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Penalty Points - IPTVStack Admin - 12-13-2023
Hello,
In this thread, we aim to clarify warning points and the consequences of violating forum rules.
Double Posting:
Posting two or more replies consecutively in any thread.
Punishment: 10 Warning points lasting 1 month
Microposting:
One-word/emote posts or single-media posts not related to the thread are considered microposting. Adding text to state you are not microposting or including a quote is still considered microposting.
Punishment: 20 Warning points lasting 2 months
Necroposting:
Posting on a thread with no relevant update after 30 days or posting a reply no longer pertinent.
Punishment: 20 Warning points lasting 2 months
Excessive Bumping:
You may only bump your own thread once. Any more results in punishment.
Punishment: 20 Warning points lasting 2 months
Asking for the Second Trial:
Only one trial per person is allowed. No second trials, trials for friends, or different devices.
Punishment: 20 Warning points lasting 6 months
More than 1 Image/Media in Signature:
If you want more, place them inside a spoiler.
Punishment: 30 Warning points lasting 3 months
Dislike Spam:
Disliking more than 4 posts of one user in quick succession.
Punishment: 30 Warning points lasting 3 months
Misusing PM:
Sending nonsense, being rude, wasting time, or spamming Mods/Admin in PM.
Punishment: 30 Warning points lasting 3 months
Disrespectful or Inappropriate Content:
Offensive, sexual, or inappropriate material is not allowed.
Punishment: 40 Warning points lasting 1 month
Excessive Swearing:
Using more than 4 profanities in a single post.
Punishment: 40 Warning points lasting 2 weeks
Racism, Sexism, or Bigotry:
Includes racial slurs or hate towards genders.
Punishment: 60 Warning points lasting 6 months
Advertising:
Any form of advertising, phishing, or malware websites.
Punishment: 100 Warning points lasting permanently
Excessive Trolling:
Forum trolls or spammers will be permanently banned.
Punishment: 100 Warning points lasting permanently
Reseller Violation:
10 warning points for resellers giving additional trial lines.
Ban increments apply as below
• 30 warning points = 1-day ban
• 60 warning points = 7-day ban
• 90 warning points = 30-day ban
• 100 warning points = permanent ban
This means repeating the violation to reach 100 points in 6 months results in a suspension.
Non-warning Point Offenses:
Flame Wars:
Results in thread locking with potential post removal.
Plagiarism:
Offending posts/threads removed.
Profile, Post, or Thread Spam:
Spam, ‘test’ posts, or useless content leads to removal or locking.
Troll Posts or Threads:
Includes fake applications or impersonation; content removal occurs.
Post Boosting:
Repeatedly posting short/pointless posts for post count boost; posts will be removed.
Light Advertisement:
Mentioning other servers or similar names results in name editing or content removal.
Locking/Deleting Threads/Messages:
Requesting a lock on a thread or deletion without ownership results in edits or removal.
These guidelines aim to maintain a healthy forum environment.