What are the things not to do on the Bitcointalk forum?

[BandetBulut]

What are the things not to do on the Bitcointalk forum?

Hi everybody? I am very new to this forum.
Actually I have known this forum for a long time. However, it is only now that it interests me to join here.

As in other forums, of course, in this forum there are things or activities that are prohibited by forum members.

The purpose of this post is I want to know what things are prohibited in this forum?

What is a serious offense and what is a minor offense?

Maybe in the future, my questions in this post will help new members who also have the same questions as me.

Thank you.
Greetings all.

[Charles-Tim]

You can check the rules, do not go against any for your account not to be banned.

Unofficial list of (official) Bitcointalk.org rules, guidelines, FAQ

This will also be helpful

Merit & new rank requirements

[RapTarX]

Shouldn’t ask a question which has already been discussed in a PINNED thread. Did you read the pinned thread- Newbies - read before posting? Make sure you have read the forum rules as well- Unofficial list of (official) Bitcointalk.org rules, guidelines, FAQ
From the two threads above, you can learn everything you need to know. If you can't understand anything (everything is stated clearly though), only after then you should post a question.

[newIndia]

What are the things not to do on the Bitcointalk forum?

Welcome to BitcoinTalk. Focus to learn and not to earn. You'll see, everything is falling in place.

[Saidasun]

There are unofficial rules that someone linked up above they are made by a staff member who has listed all the reasons that you might get in trouble with the staff but they are not graded by severity but if you use your common sense and be polite you will not get in trouble.

1 time serious offences would be plagiarism and spreading malware but because most people do not do this not many people are banned for serious offenses. Minor offences can change to major ones by repeating them but this is simple to avoid because if you have posts deleted then you have a message in your inbox quoting it and then you can look at it and try to figure out why it was deleted and avoid that mistake in the future.  

[BIT-BENDER]

What are the things not to do on the Bitcointalk forum?

Hi everybody? I am very new to this forum.
Actually I have known this forum for a long time. However, it is only now that it interests me to join here.

As in other forums, of course, in this forum there are things or activities that are prohibited by forum members.

The purpose of this post is I want to know what things are prohibited in this forum?

What is a serious offense and what is a minor offense?

Maybe in the future, my questions in this post will help new members who also have the same questions as me.

Thank you.
Greetings all.

Your post would as time goes follow the it trail, and maybe we won't see this post again, but as RapTarx brought up pinned post/message, they don't die with time they are pinned for current -Newbies- and -Newbies- in the future and also for all member, I really wonder how you skipped it, my thoughts is this pinned post would always be more helpful than you post, to you and to every other -Newbies- especially when the title is screaming out for you to read it. Congratulations on getting into the forum.

[Upgrade00]

Offences would include what you're doing, spamming the forum with threads and links to a website. So far you have created 5 posts on the forum, all of them threads, and all besides this one containing links to a news article. That's a minor offence, but if it's done very frequently it would count as spamming and could get your posts deleted or at most; your account banned.

[tranthidung]

• Reading and searching are keys to start
  
  • Newbies - Read before posting
  • [Guide] Searching effectively

• Signature Campaign Guidelines (read this before starting or joining a campaign).
  
  • I don't direct you to campaigns, bounties but in that topic, you can get some explanations of forum rules and sorts of punishment (temp/ perma bans)

[Daniel91]

BandetBulut, welcome to the forum!
You have already received the answer to your main question but I would like to add something else.
Be kind to other members, don't spam and engage in discussions about topics you don't know enough about.
Don’t write posts just because of the opportunity to make money in some signature campaigns.
If you don't know something, first look for the answer and read the rules of the forum, and only if you don't find the answer, open the topic and ask question.
Many forum members here are tired of answering always the same questions, which are constantly repeated.

[bitgov]

BandetBulut, welcome to the forum!
You have already received the answer to your main question but I would like to add something else.
Be kind to other members, don't spam and engage in discussions about topics you don't know enough about.
Don’t write posts just because of the opportunity to make money in some signature campaigns.
If you don't know something, first look for the answer and read the rules of the forum, and only if you don't find the answer, open the topic and ask question.
Many forum members here are tired of answering always the same questions, which are constantly repeated.

I would like to add one more thing that every member here should try to help others. Here many new comers ask questions and its old members responsibility to guide them the correct path. This forum is decade old and the only reason why its getting more and more popularity is because the support you get here and quality contents posted here.
Don't buy and sell merits and accounts, as its completely unethical.

[cryptoaddictchie]

Offences would include what you're doing, spamming the forum with threads and links to a website. So far you have created 5 posts on the forum, all of them threads, and all besides this one containing links to a news article. That's a minor offence.

Let me clarify adding a link like cointelegraph article plus series of paragraph is bannable? Unless his sentence was copy paste maybe it is. But if there is none and including a link or source is there. Why could it be an offense? Due to a certain pattern like a bot one? Just asking.

It would look like a spam but he posted it on good appropriate section, include sources. (if not copy paste paragraph) then all good. How is that become your judgement right away.

Should we guide newbies properly instead telling them directly that what their doing is clearly spamming. Thats why he is asking.

[Upgrade00]

It would look like a spam but he posted it on good appropriate section, include sources. (if not copy paste paragraph) then all good. How is that become your judgement right away.

One of those threads was made in the altcoins board which is a wrong board to simply post links to articles with a snippet. The press board were the other threads were made is more appropriate, but should only contain 'notable press hits', which some of them do not qualify as (although this is subjective).

Whatever is my subjective view, simply dedicating an account for posting links to articles, which is sometimes paid for us unethical and just spams the forum.

[cryptoaddictchie]

(although this is subjective)

So you arent sure.

Whatever is my subjective view, simply dedicating an account for posting links to articles, which is sometimes paid for us unethical and just spams the forum.

Ive see some accounts who posted like that and take note they are high ranking members. They also sharing links with some paragraphs on their post and simply they dont get viewed as spammers. Well its kinda depend on the user I guess.

Whatever is my subjective view, simply dedicating an account for posting links to articles, which is sometimes paid for us unethical and just spams the forum.

Well maybe thats how they wanted to post here? Not human like but not illegal I guess.

Lets just say tomorrow I decided to post article links with such discussion on different boards. So Ive become spammer after that right?

Judgemental is more unethical I guess.

[Rikafip]

What are the things not to do on the Bitcointalk forum?

What is a serious offense and what is a minor offense?

Looking at your posting history so far, I have one suggestion; start formatting copied text properly. It's not an offense as you included reference link, but its a bad posting style nevertheless.

On top of that, 4/5 posts written by you are topics in which you didn't add a single word by yourself, it was all copy/paste. Topics like that, in which you don't add your personal opinion on the matter are usually seen as low value, and might be reported&deleted by forum staff. I don't know if its just laziness or just merit fishing attempts, but that approach won't bring you far on this forum.

[Maus0728]

Never participate on a discussion that you don't really know!!

Been there, done that just for the sake of post count, but that was long ago and I think I have learned it the hard way when other members quoted my reply and corrected me because it is obvious that I am just re-stating what other member have said from the previous replies who appears to be innacurate LOL.

And yeah don't commit a serious ethical offense called Plagiarism because that's a self-explanatory for anyone who is participating on every forum or on the internet in general.

[Upgrade00]

So you arent sure.

I'm pretty sure of what I'm talking about, I said it's subjective to decide what counts as notable press hits and what doesn't. I already pointed out that the user posted one of the article shilling on some other board other than press.

Ive see some accounts who posted like that and take note they are high ranking members. They also sharing links with some paragraphs on their post and simply they dont get viewed as spammers. Well its kinda depend on the user I guess.

Did you report their threads or warn them about doing that?
Posting unsubstantial posts counts as spamming and is against the rules.

Well maybe thats how they wanted to post here? Not human like but not illegal I guess.

Lets just say tomorrow I decided to post article links with such discussion on different boards. So Ive become spammer after that right?

Judgemental is more unethical I guess.

• This forum is meant to share ideas, simply posting snippets of articles with a link to it below counts as spamming, and as I've said is against the forum rules. And doesn't contribute to discussions.
• If you started posting copy lasted articles with links, yes it counts as spamming.

And I'm not even being judgemental, simply gave the user a heads up

[The Cryptovator]

It is pretty simple, do not break the forum rules and do not abuse the forum. That's what we expect from forum members either newbie or old. A few threads have been attached above, you should learn from there in detail what should you do or what you shouldn't. More importantly, use the forum search button when you need to know something. Ask the community when you failed to find appropriate answers from the search. Avoid spamming and plagiarism will not just help the forum, it will help you as well to prevent ban your account. So, contribute to the forum.

[cryptoaddictchie]

Did you report their threads or warn them about doing that?
Posting unsubstantial posts counts as spamming and is against the rules.

Like I said, whats to be report on a post with link discussing something interesting and has substanstial information? Thats why I said depends on user and also on the readers. But having links post isnt that spamming if you had some thoughts added about it. Anyway if its spammed message to you then feel free to report right.

And I'm not even being judgemental, simply gave the user a heads up

Yeah nice heads up to a newbie simply asking question.

Offences would include what you're doing

OP if you like sharing content links, my recommendation is add thoughts to it and insert something interesting with it and of course site your source always. Also if someone response with your post, engage with him to raise up a cool discussion about it. Thats all. Outta here.

[Dragonfund]

Welcome to the forum. The above users have highlighted things that you must look out for and things to avoid in other to get peace with every other members but I would like to cheap in few things.

• Don't feed the trolls, they don't worth your attention.
• Make little contributions you can any way that can help the forum, it does not really has to be about bitcoin, scams and frauds.
• Learn to make a constructive criticism, you mustn't Rey everyone who annoy you.
• Avoid cheating others, it will cost your reputation when you engage in any and other members may like avoid doing anything with you.

[Stalker22]

OP if you like sharing content links, my recommendation is add thoughts to it and insert something interesting with it and of course site your source always. Also if someone response with your post, engage with him to raise up a cool discussion about it. Thats all. Outta here.

It goes without saying that I totally agree with this opinion.

@BandetBulut, I suggest that you participate in discussions on topics that interest you, rather than merely posting clippings from articles and links to news sites. This is a discussion board. What good would it do if there were no discussion?