[Sticky] Hotcoin Forum Rules

Welcome to the Hotcoin Forum! To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all members, please follow these forum rules. By participating, you agree to abide by the following guidelines:

1. Quality Content: Posts must be meaningful and relevant. Avoid posting zero-value, pointless, or irrelevant content. Every post should contribute positively to the conversation.

2. Stay On-Topic: Discussions should stay relevant to the forum's purpose. Posts unrelated to Hotcoin or the topics discussed here are not permitted. Use the appropriate board for your discussions.

3. No Trolling or Harassment: We aim to maintain a respectful and friendly environment. Trolling, bullying, or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.

4. No Referral Code Spamming: Posting referral links or codes for personal gain without contributing meaningful content is prohibited.

5. Avoid Link Shorteners with Ads: Do not use link shorteners that require users to view ads before accessing the link.

6. Phishing and Malware Links: Posting links that lead to phishing sites or malware is strictly prohibited. Always warn users if linking to any risky sites.

7. No Begging or Solicitation: Begging for cryptocurrency, accounts, or other services is not allowed.

8. No Threats or Violence: Threatening harm or violence, including death threats, will result in an immediate ban.

9. Language: The primary language of the forum is English. Posts in other languages should be made in the designated Local boards.

10. NSFW Content: Any explicit or NSFW images or content must be appropriately marked. Unmarked NSFW content is prohibited.

11. No Linking to Illegal Trading Sites: Links to illegal trading platforms or any site promoting illegal activities will be removed.

12. No Duplicate Posts: Avoid posting the same content in multiple sections. If you wish to re-post in another language, make sure it is properly translated.

13. Thread Bumping: You may bump a thread once every 24 hours. Repeated bumps within this time period are not allowed unless it’s to provide substantial updates.

14. Altcoin Discussions: All discussions related to altcoins should be posted in the Alternate Cryptocurrencies section. This helps maintain the forum's focus on Hotcoin-related topics.

15. No On-Forum Giveaways: Altcoin or Hotcoin giveaways are not allowed on the forum.

16. Account Sales and Multiple Accounts: Selling accounts is discouraged, but allowed. Having multiple accounts is permitted as long as they are not used for fraudulent activities.

17. Illegal Goods or Trading: Do not trade goods that are illegal in your country or the buyer's country.

18. Avoid Bypassing Bans: If you are banned from the forum, you may not create new accounts to evade the ban. This will lead to permanent suspension.

19. Scams and Trust Ratings: Any scam reports or Trust-related issues are not moderated here to avoid abuse. Be cautious and report anything suspicious.

20. No Account and Invite Sales: There are restrictions on selling accounts and invites to invite-only platforms. Please ensure that your transactions comply with the rules.

21. Old Posts: Please delete old bumps to keep threads clean.

22. No Unauthorized Advertising: Advertising products or services in threads created by others, including but not limited to mining pools, gambling services, exchanges, and shops, is prohibited.

23. Forum Staff Interpretation: Forum staff may interpret and enforce rules as they see fit. Please respect their judgment.

24. Advertisement in Posts: Advertising in signatures or post areas is not allowed unless it’s relevant to the topic and provided in your own substantial posts.

25. Avoid Using Automated Tools: Do not use automated translation tools for posting translated content, as this can create spam.

26. Bug Exploitation: Exploiting bugs or flaws in the forum software is not allowed, even if it doesn’t cause immediate harm.

27. Unsolicited PMs: Sending spam or unsolicited private messages (PMs) is strictly prohibited.

28. Similar Marketplace Listings: List similar marketplace items together to maintain clarity and organization.

29. User Avatars: Avatars must not contain offensive or inappropriate content, infringe on copyrights, or impersonate other users.

30. Avoid Spamming with Multiple Posts: Posting multiple consecutive posts in a thread (excluding bumps or reserved posts) is not allowed.

31. Plagiarism: Do not post plagiarized content. All posts must be original or properly attributed.

32. Ban Evasion: Any attempt to evade a forum ban by creating new accounts will result in permanent removal from the forum.

By following these rules, we can foster a community of collaboration and respect. Failure to adhere to these guidelines will result in account suspension or banning at the discretion of the forum staff. Enjoy your time on Hotcoin Forum!