Aio4india Board Rules (AFBR) [Updated 2nd September 2009]

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#1 Common Rules


1. The only language allowed is English
2. Topics posted in the wrong section may be removed
3. Bypassing our word censor is strictly forbidden
4. Anti-social, discriminative and unnecessary remarks will not be tolerated
5. Spam such as referral links and money-making schemes will result in a Ban
6. All links must be coded¹
7. Mini-modding² is not permitted. Use the report function
8. Requests must be made in the appropriate sections
9. Trades and Purchases are not permitted
10. Political or Religious debates are not allowed.
11. Excessively replying to your own topics to gain first page exposure is not allowed.
12. Do not post any asterisks or any other weird signs to get attention for your post.
13. Arguing, swearing, Insulting, and or criticizing any staff member will get you an immediate BAN.
14. You may NOT post your links more than once if found warning or ban will be issued.
15. Link protectors not allowed !
16. Passwords that advertise other sites are not allowed.
17. Please do not hijack others thread by going off topic. always stay relevant to the topic.
18. Please do not use Full CAPs on your topic title.
19. Do not post hacking utilities flooders, spam tools, Virus making tools/tutorials, or anything that can do damage.


#2 Posting Rules for Uploaders/Posters

a) All posts require the following information:

* Informative title
* Brief description
* Coded link
* Correct file host icon³
* How to open files (other than .zip/.rar/.exe)


b) Avoid the following:

* Using tags such as [RS][MS] in your title. Refer to the "Icons Explained" topic.
* Using redundant information in titles such as "100% Working", and "NEW"
* Posting torrents.
* Mirrors of an upload in another members' topic. Create a new topic, and follow Rule #2a
* Links hidden behind a redirector or protector service
* Trial and Demo software. We are a Warez Forum
* Uploads containing Trojans, Phishing links. This will result in instant Ban
* Hacking and spam related tools


c) Mega-Threads (eg "Hindi Movie Collection"):

* May have one upload per post
* May use the first post as an index to link to each upload
* Each post must comply with Rule #2a


#3 Section Specific Rules

a) Application Section Rules:

* Rapidshare/file host hacks/accounts/generators or tools are not allowed
* Application version eg. WinRar 3.80 must be included in the title


b) Game Section Rules:

* Include in the title if a game is a Rip/Portable


c) Movie Section Rules:

* Descriptions in titles such as "Best Quality" are not allowed
* Source of Movies such as "Cam", "Screener" or "DVD-Rip" should be clearly stated in title and/or post
* TV Show uploads should contain Season and Episode number
* Bollywood Movies Rules - Click Here


d) Music Section Rules:

* All uploads require Artist, Album and Track List information


e) Site Feedback Rules:

* You may post praise, constructive criticism or suggestions regarding the site
* Please use search to see if the topic has already been discussed
* If you have a login or account issue, contact a member of staff via PM


f) Help-desk Rules:

* Ensure you use a descriptive title for your problem
* Reply [Solved] if the problem has been resolved
* Do not ask questions relating to hacking or spamming


g) Community Discussions Rules:

* Flaming, Spamming, Rudeness, Racism, Discrimination will not be tolerated.
* No Advertising of Websites, Blogs, Money Making Schemes, Trading of goods, and or referrals.


#4 Avatar, Signature and PM Rules

1. The total maximum dimensions for images/text in a signature is 500px (width) by 100px (height) horizontally only.
2. All above rules apply to PM's and Signatures
3. Files used in Avatar and Signature to be no more than 60Kb
4. All rules apply to avatars and signatures.


#5 Warnings and Banning

1. Offenses which break our rules may earn you a warning or a Ban.
2. If you accumulate 3 warnings, this will result in an instant Ban.
3. Each warning will last 30 days
4. This does not mean that you have to have a warning to get banned, moderators may ban you without warnings depending on the offense.



¹ Refers to the use of BBCode function. is the correct format
² Refers to normal members taking it upon themselves to enforce the rules eg. "Member should be warned for bypassing censor"
³ Refer to "Icons Explained" Topic


How to Become a VIP

* Help other members where possible
* Upload great content
* Report posts breaking our rules or contain dead links
* re-upload dead link


How to Become a Moderator

* Help other members where possible
* Contribute to discussion of our forum
* Report posts breaking our rules or contain dead links
* Be highly active
* Have excellent knowledge of our rules


* Note: Asking to become a VIP or Moderator will deem you ineligible *

We appreciate the time you took to read these RULES. Enjoy your stay here and please OBEY THEM!