Spam

Action taken: Post/Thread Deleted.
User Warning.
Suspension of Account.

What constitutes a spam post/thread?

  • When a user spam-creates many threads advertising other sites/products/services
  • When a user posts advertisements for other sites/products/services in other threads.
  • When a user posts one thing multiple times on different threads or makes multiple threads of the same topic in a close time frame.

Why is spam bad?

  • You really shouldn't have to ask this question.

More Severe Consequences

  • Spam accounts created just to advertise other sites/products/services will automatically receive a permanent suspension of their account.
  • Actual users will generally be suspended for 7 days if they do some minor spam-posting.
  • The more you spam, the longer you are suspended.


    Self-Promotion/Review Swaps

    Action taken: Post/Thread Deleted.
    User Warning.

    What constitutes a self-promotion post/review swap request?

    • Only posts outside of the monthly self-promo/review swap thread (pinned) will be counted.
    • Unsolicited novel links count.
    • Promotion/review swaps that are presented in a unique manner/game are excused.

    Why is self-promo/review swap forbidden outside of the monthly thread?

    • It spams the forum and buries actual, meaningful threads.
    • It's generally annoying for people to have their threads cluttered with people who just randomly throw their novel link at every thread they see.
    • Promotion on the forum doesn't actually get you many readers/it's not as effective as people make it seem.

    More Severe Consequences

    • Users who continue to self-promote/review swap despite receiving a warning will have their account temporarily suspended. (Repeated offense = 7 days > 21 days > 30 days > Permanent Suspension)


      Necro'd Threads

      Action taken: Thread Lock.
      User Warning.

      What constitutes a "necro'd" thread?

      • Usually, threads that have not had activity since 1 month (or longer) ago.
      • Threads get locked because the content of that thread is outdated. However, if it's still relevant, it won't be.
      • If a user makes an argument for why the thread shouldn't be locked, they can contact @yaoyueyi in the Welcome Thread.

      Why are these threads locked?

      • Most times, old threads like these are filled with inactive users or irrelevant content.
      • Making a new, fresh thread is a better alternative.

      More Severe Consequences

      • If a user is still necro-ing threads after being given warned, they may be issued a temporary suspension.
      • If a user spams the forum with numerous necro'd threads (5 or more), they will be temporarily suspended without a warning.


        Insults/Flames

        Action taken: Post Delete/Edit.
        User Warning.

        What constitutes an insulting post/flame post?

        • Users who excessive curse at/insult/use derogatory language/attack another user.
        • The intention of these posts is to harm others.
        • It should be noted that criticism is different than insults.

        Why are insults/flame posts bad?

        • It's against the forum guidelines.
        • It adds to the toxicity. We want to improve the environment of the forum, not to destroy it.
        • This really shouldn't be a question either.

        More Severe Consequences

        • If a user continuously insults another user, they will be temporarily suspended (# of days depending on level of offense).
        • A permanent suspension can occur if this user is reported many times.


          R-18 Content

          Action taken: Post Delete/Edit.
          User Warning.

          What constitutes an R-18 post?

          • Any post which contains excessive sexual or gory content.
          • Pornographic images/gore images count.

          Why is R-18 content bad?

          • There are minors on the forum.

          More Severe Consequences

          • Repeated offense after warning will lead to a temporary (to permanent) suspension of said user.


            Incorrect Tags

            Action taken: Tag Edit.

            What constitutes an incorrectly tagged thread?

            • Self-explanatory.
            • e.g. If it's not a bug, and you tag it with a Report Bugs tag, that's incorrect.

            Why shouldn't threads be incorrectly tagged?

            • It messes up with the organization of the forum.
            • Non-Bug Report Bugs threads make it more difficult for the developers to find actual bug reports.
            • Similarly, it messes up the experience of users who want to look within a specific tag.

            More Severe Consequences

            • Not sure if there really are more severe consequences, but if a user purposefully tags all their threads with as many tags as they can, they will be warned.
            • You shouldn't tag your threads incorrectly since it will invoke Yue-Bot's wrath.


              Invite Link/Codes

              Action taken: Post/Thread Delete.

              What constitutes an invite link/code?

              • Any post that has an invite link/code pasted in it.
              • Users posting these links so that they can get coin benefits.

              Why shouldn't users share their invites?

              • Invite Links/Codes only work with completely new users who submit their code within 7 days of registering. Most users on the forum are past one week.
              • It's kind of like spam. These threads bury useful posts.

              More Severe Consequences

              • If users post their invite link repeatedly, they will be warned.
              • If they continue after being warned, they will have a temporary (to permanent) suspension, depending on the number of offenses.
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