Qwerty Questions Forum Rules and Guidelines Documentation

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. General Rules
3. Content Policies
4. Posting Guidelines
5. Privacy Rules
6. Moderation Policies
7. Reporting and Enforcement
8. Consequences and Penalties
9. Appeals Process
10. Disclaimer

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1. Introduction

Welcome to Qwerty Questions! This document outlines the rules and guidelines for behavior and activities of all members participating in the forum. Compliance is essential for a respectful and informative community experience.

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2. General Rules

2.1 Registration

• One account per person; creating multiple accounts may lead to a permanent ban.

2.2 Age Requirement

• Must be at least 16 years old to participate.

2.3 Respect

• Show respect to other members and staff at all times.

2.4 Language

• English is the primary language; posts in other languages may be removed.

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3. Content Policies

3.1 Spam

• Spamming or posting irrelevant material is not allowed.

3.2 Offensive Material

• No posting of offensive, illegal, or adult content.

3.3 Copyright

• Do not post copyrighted materials without appropriate permission.

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4. Posting Guidelines

4.1 Topic Relevance

• Stick to the topic and sub-forum themes.

4.2 Search First

• Before creating a new thread, use the search function to avoid duplicates.

4.3 No Shouting

• Avoid using ALL CAPS in your posts.

4.4 Formatting

• Use appropriate text formatting and avoid excessive use of emojis, colors, and fonts.

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5. Privacy Rules

5.1 Personal Information

• Do not share or request personal information from other members.

5.2 Private Messages

• The forum’s private messaging feature should not be used for spam or harassment.

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6. Moderation Policies

6.1 Moderation Actions

• Moderators reserve the right to edit, move, lock, or delete any content.

6.2 Moderator Conduct

• Moderators are to follow the same set of rules and be impartial.

6.3 Disputes

• For disputes with moderation actions, contact a senior moderator or administrator.

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7. Reporting and Enforcement

7.1 Reporting Posts

• Use the “Report” button for posts that violate these rules.

7.2 Enforcement

• Rules will be enforced through warnings, muting, bans, etc.

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8. Consequences and Penalties

8.1 Warnings

• Accumulating warnings may result in temporary or permanent bans.

8.2 Immediate Bans

• Severe offenses may result in immediate, non-negotiable bans.

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9. Appeals Process

9.1 How to Appeal

• Submit an appeal through the “Contact Us” form if you believe a moderation action is unfair.

9.2 Review

• Appeals will be reviewed by a committee and decisions will be final.

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10. Disclaimer

Qwerty Questions is not responsible for the content posted by its members. Views expressed are those of the individual users and not of Qwerty Questions as an organization.

By participating in this forum, you agree to abide by these rules and acknowledge that failure to do so could result in penalties including but not limited to suspension or permanent banning from the forum.

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Last Updated: August 27th, 2023

For any questions or concerns regarding these rules, please contact the Qwerty Questions administrative team.