COMMUNITY GUIDELINES — READ BEFORE POSTING

    Welcome to the DamnedLandMU community! To ensure a friendly, respectful, and enjoyable environment for everyone, please follow these guidelines when posting on our forum.

1. Be Respectful

   
• Treat others with respect. No insults, harassment, or personal attacks.
   
• No hate speech. Racism, sexism, homophobia, or any form of discrimination will not be tolerated.
   
• No flaming. Do not provoke or troll other members.
   
• Respect staff. Staff decisions are final. Use private messages for appeals.

2. Stay on Topic

   
• Post in the correct section. Check the forum structure before posting.
   
• No derailing. Do not change the subject of a thread.
   
• No duplicate threads. Search before posting.
   
• No necroposting. Do not revive old threads without a valid reason.

3. Language & Content

   
• English only. Use English in public sections so everyone can understand.
   
• No offensive content. NSFW, gore, or offensive material is prohibited.
   
• No illegal content. Do not discuss or share illegal activities.
   
• No excessive swearing. Keep it clean and friendly.

4. No Spam or Advertising

   
• No spam. Repeated messages, caps lock, or excessive symbols are prohibited.
   
• No advertising. Do not promote other servers, websites, or services.
   
• No referral links. Do not share referral or affiliate links.
   
• No unsolicited PMs. Do not send mass private messages.

5. Post Quality

   
• Use clear titles. Make your thread title descriptive.
   
• Use proper formatting. Break long posts into paragraphs.
   
• Use the search function. Your question may already be answered.
   
• Provide details. When asking for help, include relevant information.

6. Account & Identity

   
• One account per person. Multiple accounts for the purpose of trolling or evading bans are prohibited.
   
• No impersonation. Do not impersonate staff or other members.
   
• Keep your account secure. You are responsible for your account's security.

7. Reporting Issues

   
• Report rule violations. Use the Report button or post in the Report Section.
   
• Do not respond to trolls. Report and move on.
   
• Do not publicly argue with staff. Use private messages for appeals.

8. Penalties

    Violation of these guidelines may result in:

9. Helpful Tips

   
• Search before posting. Many questions have already been answered.
   
• Read the pinned threads. They contain important information.
   
• Use the report button. It helps staff moderate faster.
   
• Be patient. Staff and members volunteer their time.
   
• Have fun! This is a community, not a battlefield.

10. Final Note

    These guidelines are subject to change at any time. It is your responsibility to stay updated. Staff decisions are final and binding.

    By using our forum, you agree to follow these guidelines.

    Thank you for helping us build a friendly community!
    — The DamnedLandMU Team