Community Standards

[Slottr]

1 minute ago, IsaacisWeeb said:

So what leapfrog was saying is false?

They were making a joke

[EphraimK]

1 hour ago, IsaacisWeeb said:

Im confused with this so are older memebers Above the Rules?

it a /j (see below)

 

 

On 10/26/2021 at 10:05 PM, LeapFrogMasterRace said:

So legendary members such as myself are obviously excluded to most of these rules correct, such as links in signatures and allowed referral links? I mean I am practically a founder around these parts. Most of these are meant for the "noobs" of the forums so to speak? /s (originally edited by @LogicalDrm)

 

1 hour ago, SansVarnic said:

I'm an older member than you.... so err no.  (In response to @LeapFrogMasterRace)

 

[JerkyElk]

Hi, I have a quick rules question that I couldn't find an answer to anywhere. The company I work for is currently hiring, and I was curious if we could post the position here on LTT. Without going into too much detail, it's an IT position in the gaming industry, so naturally LTT came to mind immediately when I was asked to help find someone.

Would this be allowed? If so, please let me know what forum would be most appropriate for it and/or if there's anything you'd like from us in terms of making sure we're legit or reviewing the post before it goes up.

 

Thanks

[Slottr]

1 hour ago, JerkyElk said:

 

This would fall under the Advertising header- so no.

[Moonzy]

Since no one answered in MOTF, I'll bring it here

 

Is the discussion of AdBlocking prohibited on this forum now since Linus said it's piracy?

As in, are we allowed to teach people how to remove ads on their devices?

[LogicalDrm]

2 hours ago, Moonzy said:

Since no one answered in MOTF, I'll bring it here

 

Is the discussion of AdBlocking prohibited on this forum now since Linus said it's piracy?

As in, are we allowed to teach people how to remove ads on their devices?

There has not been discussion on that. So falls down to same category with emulation, jailbreaking, hackintoshes and youtube downloaders. Until there comes harsher ruling.

 

So in that sense, it also falls down to what Linus does on other platforms doesn't always directly effect forums. Be it talking about politics/taking stance on something or endorsing devices that include pirated stuff.

 

And, you can whitelist sites with adblocks. So you choose to block ads on sites that fund content creation.

[colonel_mortis]

19 hours ago, Moonzy said:

Since no one answered in MOTF, I'll bring it here

 

Is the discussion of AdBlocking prohibited on this forum now since Linus said it's piracy?

As in, are we allowed to teach people how to remove ads on their devices?

What @LogicalDrm said is correct, but to put a finer point on it, talking about adblocking is fine, and we have no current plans to change that.

[MultiGamerClub]

On 2/25/2022 at 7:44 PM, LogicalDrm said:

And, you can whitelist sites with adblocks. So you choose to block ads on sites that fund content creation.

Made me unblock this website, thanks!

Recently formatted the pc and i keep forgetting to ad this to the whitelist, thanks again

Now to find an adblocker that have a whitelist feature for youtube channels ^^

[Bitter]

Do community guidelines apply to content posted or linked by LTT?

I feel like if a member made a thread about jailbreaking a device and included links to an outside site instructing how to do it that would probably fall under the bypassing device security/restrictions and be culled, no? The LTT video posted includes a link to the channel who's videos have links to websites that I'm fairly certain would not be permitted to be directly linked on the forums. Are degrees of separation what make this kind of gray area permissible?

[colonel_mortis]

13 minutes ago, Bitter said:

Do community guidelines apply to content posted or linked by LTT?

I feel like if a member made a thread about jailbreaking a device and included links to an outside site instructing how to do it that would probably fall under the bypassing device security/restrictions and be culled, no? The LTT video posted includes a link to the channel who's videos have links to websites that I'm fairly certain would not be permitted to be directly linked on the forums. Are degrees of separation what make this kind of gray area permissible?

LMG videos are not held to the same guidelines as other content on the forum, because LMG make their own judgements on ethical grey areas that are harder to enforce across the whole site (for example, we want to avoid receiving takedown notices from companies, and that risk can only really be judged on a case-by-base basis).

 

Jailbreaking is definitely on the less clear end of the spectrum here - the main purpose of that rule is to stop people from saying "how do I bypass this school web filter" and stuff like that. While LMG would still be allowed to post a topic about a video about how to bypass school web filters, the expectation is that they won't make videos about that because they are aligned with us on what content is ok.

[Bitter]

32 minutes ago, colonel_mortis said:

LMG videos are not held to the same guidelines as other content on the forum, because LMG make their own judgements on ethical grey areas that are harder to enforce across the whole site (for example, we want to avoid receiving takedown notices from companies, and that risk can only really be judged on a case-by-base basis).

 

Jailbreaking is definitely on the less clear end of the spectrum here - the main purpose of that rule is to stop people from saying "how do I bypass this school web filter" and stuff like that. While LMG would still be allowed to post a topic about a video about how to bypass school web filters, the expectation is that they won't make videos about that because they are aligned with us on what content is ok.

Got it.

[Indian pc builder]

Does the piracy rule also apply to tlauncher?

[LogicalDrm]

1 hour ago, Indian pc builder said:

Does the piracy rule also apply to tlauncher?

If this part of their site is correct, no

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To run the game, you need a purchased license from the official site minecraft.net

If it aids in running game without owning it, then it's piracy. The rule really is quite simple.

[Vishera]

1 hour ago, LogicalDrm said:

If this part of their site is correct, no

If it aids in running game without owning it, then it's piracy. The rule really is quite simple.

I just took a look at it,It is 100% piracy.

The website may present it in a way that makes it look innocent but the bottom line is that they let you download and launch a paid game of someone else without paying a cent.

 

I recommend censoring the name of the launcher since it can be used to download it (fact is i found it because the name was mentioned).

It's like someone is mentioning the name of a piracy website instead of a link,but the end result is that both lead to the same web page.

[FUIT1985]

On 10/16/2021 at 12:45 PM, colonel_mortis said:

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Piracy, Hacking, and other Illegal Activities

• Discussion on how to engage in piracy is not allowed.
  • Redistribution of copyrighted material, including links to third party hosting sites, is not permitted.
  • Discussion of piracy in general is acceptable (e.g. "Game X becomes the most pirated game ever").
  • Hackintosh discussion is permitted.
• Discussion on engaging in hacking or cracking is not allowed, including:
  • Bypassing security features, restrictions, or filters (including parental filters, school restrictions, or workplace monitoring), including on your own device.
• Any illegal content or discussion on engaging in illegal activities is not permitted. Canadian law applies, as well as any jurisdictions that apply to you.

After the recent cyber attacks against the US, Canada and UE, a section on the tools of known pentesting distros and the exploit of known vulnerabilities (without breaking the law of any state) would be useful to educate users to defend themselves or at least to don't just rely on an antivirus.

 

 Obviously it is only a suggestion.

 

[HopelessGPU]

On 10/16/2021 at 5:45 AM, colonel_mortis said:

Community Standards

 

Generally speaking, as long as you stick to the following core principles you should not find yourself subject to disciplinary action:

• Ensure a friendly atmosphere to our visitors and forum members
• Encourage the freedom of expression and exchange of information in a mature and responsible manner
• "Don't be a dick" —Wil Wheaton
• "Be excellent to each other" —Bill and Ted
• Remember your audience; both present and future

 

The following is not an exhaustive list of the rules and guidelines that must be followed when participating on Linus Tech Tips. The rules outlined below are only the minimum expectations of members and not every issue can be predicted and addressed here, so conduct could still be considered out of line even if it isn't explicitly covered here. The moderation team reserves the right to terminate any and all accounts or remove any content at any stage without prior notice. The instructions of the moderation team must be followed at all times.

 

Industry Affiliates, in addition to following the Community Standards outlined here, should also familiarize themselves with the Industry Affiliate Code of Conduct.

 

General Conduct

• No harassment, discrimination, or abuse of any kind.
  • This includes insults and accusations (fanboy, troll, shill etc).
• No pornography, sexually explicit, or obscene content.
• No trolling or flame-bait.
  • This includes topics such as AMD vs NVIDIA, "company X sucks", and religious debates.
• No political content, regardless of your views.
  • If something spans politics and tech, the discussion must remain clearly within tech and must not descend into politics.
  • This covers all parts of the site, including status updates and the off topic subforum.
• Only one account per person, except with explicit permission from forum staff.

Spam and Non-Constructive posts

• No spamming or non-constructive posts, including:
  • Posting the same topic multiple times
  • LMGTFY (Let Me Google That For You) links or comments in the same spirit
  • Post count / Solution count / reputation farming
• No shortened links (bit.ly etc.) without the permission of staff.
• No thread dumping (posting a thread in the wrong section). Check the forum for the most appropriate location for your thread before posting.

Advertising and Begging

• No advertising of any non-LTT/LMG material, including:
  • No referral, affiliate, or paid links except those created by Linus Media Group.
  • Self-promotion of personal websites or content (YouTube/Twitch/etc) is only allowed on your own profile page or where appropriate (such as videos demonstrating issues for troubleshooting purposes, and in subforums that permit posting videos per subforum posting guidelines).
  • No promoting items that you are selling on third-party sites (eg. eBay, Craigslist). Trades are only permitted in the Classifieds section of the forum.
• No begging for free or discounted things, asking for donations, fundraising projects, or any similar content.

Piracy, Hacking, and other Illegal Activities

• Discussion on how to engage in piracy is not allowed.
  • Redistribution of copyrighted material, including links to third party hosting sites, is not permitted.
  • Discussion of piracy in general is acceptable (e.g. "Game X becomes the most pirated game ever").
  • Hackintosh discussion is permitted.
• Discussion on engaging in hacking or cracking is not allowed, including:
  • Bypassing security features, restrictions, or filters (including parental filters, school restrictions, or workplace monitoring), including on your own device.
• Any illegal content or discussion on engaging in illegal activities is not permitted. Canadian law applies, as well as any jurisdictions that apply to you.

Privacy

• Do not post other people's personal information (name, email, addresses, phone number, etc) without their explicit consent.
• Do not post personally identifiable information pertaining to anybody under the age of 16, including yourself, regardless of whether you have permission to do so.

Signatures

• Text only, no images or other external content linked.
• No advertising or external links other than
  • a text link to your PC Part Picker profile
  • a text link to your Folding@Home or BOINC stats page

Moderation and Bans

• Do not openly discuss the moderation of any content or user. If you have an issue please contact a staff member.
• Do not backseat moderate – if there’s an issue, please use the report function. This includes responses such as "off topic", "spam", "advertising", "status update material" etc; leave it for the mod team to handle.
• Please be aware staff cannot see private messages unless they are reported, except in exceptional circumstances.
• If you have an issue with a moderator at any time, please contact an Administrator via PM: @colonel_mortis

Subforum-Specific Requirements (including rules on video posting)

Certain subforums have additional rules specific to that section:

• Tech News – see here
• Off Topic – see here
• Build Logs – see here
• Member reviews – see here
• Guides and Tutorials – see here
• Hot deals – see here
• Classifieds – see here
• New Builds and Planning - see here.

You lost me at 

• Remember your audience; both present and future

Can you give me the blueprint for the Time Machine?

 

[Arika]

1 hour ago, HopelessGPU said:

You lost me at 

• Remember your audience; both present and future

Can you give me the blueprint for the Time Machine?

 

it basically means to be mindful of what you post and how to conduct yourself as you don't know who might read your posts in the future (whether that future is days, months or years), whether you're still around or not or how they might be interpreted.

[HopelessGPU]

I was being sarcastic with that reply. But thank you for the explanation either way.

 

[LogicalDrm]

6 hours ago, HopelessGPU said:

I was being sarcastic with that reply. But thank you for the explanation either way.

Spamming in the official rules threads is new level of boldness.

[GameRetro]

If there are no answers to a help/question thread regarding a build - how long after are you (if at all) allowed to bump a thread and what's the proper way to do so?

[LogicalDrm]

5 hours ago, GameRetro said:

If there are no answers to a help/question thread regarding a build - how long after are you (if at all) allowed to bump a thread and what's the proper way to do so?

Once a day for active subforums. Though if you aren't getting replies, think also if you need to change something in your post to be more clear etc.

[GameRetro]

2 minutes ago, LogicalDrm said:

Once a day for active subforums. Though if you aren't getting replies, think also if you need to change something in your post to be more clear etc.

Thanks for clarifying~

I think it might be due to me sharing too much detail (long post) hahah. I'll try to update with a TL;DR instead  

[colonel_mortis]

Rule update: Posts generated by AI (such as ChatGPT) are now explicitly prohibited (they were previously a grey area). Our experience of these posts so far is that they are low quality and do not contribute much to the discussion. If you wish, you can still use ChatGPT to research your post, but you must restate the answer in your own words, and ensure that it is useful and relevant to the topic at hand.

[Lightwreather JfromN]

Can we also get a rule against sensationalist headlines in the Tech news subforum? It's kinda getting tiring

[Spotty]

10 minutes ago, Lightwreather JfromN said:

Can we also get a rule against sensationalist headlines in the Tech news subforum? It's kinda getting tiring

Subforum specific rules are covered by pinned topics in the subforum. The Tech News Posting Guidelines already covers misleading or clickbait titles.

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The title of your thread must be relevant to the topic and should give a reader a good idea of the contents of the thread. Copying the title of the source is permitted but absolutely not required. It should be to the point and not be done in such a way as to mislead a reader, such as clickbait, etc.

 

If posts do not meet subforum specific guidelines you can report the post with the "Doesn't meet subforum posting guidelines" reason.