Re: Only Bitcoin related posts are allowed in Local Languages Section?
⭐ Merited by shahzadafzal (1)
Since the forum rules are unofficial...
What makes you think the forum rules are unofficial? Where did you read about it? Can you provide a link where this is written?Unofficial list of (official) Bitcointalk.org rules, guidelines, FAQ
And where is he right? You, like him (as well as many others) have reached legendary rank, and you still don't understand what the title of the topic says
"Unofficial" refers to the list that mprep created, and the rules are quite official, which is clearly indicated by the word "official" in parentheses. The rules are official, the list is unofficial.And where is he right? You, like him (as well as many others) have reached legendary rank, and you still don't understand what the title of the topic says "Unofficial" refers to the list that mprep created, and the rules are quite official, which is clearly indicated by the word "official" in parentheses. The rules are official, the list is unofficial.
"Unofficial" refers to the list that mprep created, and the rules are quite official, which is clearly indicated by the word "official" in parentheses. The rules are official, the list is unofficial.Both truth and two wrongs can co-exist BTW
I've never read it like that...Honestly, I never saw it that way. But I'm not going to discuss that either, because I'm not an expert in English.
Now according to the sources cited to write the rules, they are based on guidelines and not rules.
Sources:
[1] - "Forum moderation policy" - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=20333.0
[2] - "Marketplace rules and guidelines" - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3629.0
[3] - "Currency Exchange rules and guidelines" - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=594959.0
[4] - "Do not post about altcoins here, use the correct sub-forums please." - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=401897.0
[5] - "NEWBIE README" - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=177133.0
[6] - "Giveaway threads are not allowed" - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=434310.0
[7] - "Do not post off-topic replies" - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=14356.0
[8] - "Advertising spam is not allowed" - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=718124.0
[9] - "Ads in posts" - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=749961.0
[10] - "Re: [Serious] Avatar Rules Discussion" - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1011789.msg10977206#msg10977206
[11] - "Mixers to be banned" - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5476162.0
[12] - "Re: Mixers to be banned" - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5476162.msg63287304#msg63287304
[1] - "Forum moderation policy" - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=20333.0
[2] - "Marketplace rules and guidelines" - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3629.0
[3] - "Currency Exchange rules and guidelines" - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=594959.0
[4] - "Do not post about altcoins here, use the correct sub-forums please." - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=401897.0
[5] - "NEWBIE README" - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=177133.0
[6] - "Giveaway threads are not allowed" - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=434310.0
[7] - "Do not post off-topic replies" - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=14356.0
[8] - "Advertising spam is not allowed" - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=718124.0
[9] - "Ads in posts" - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=749961.0
[10] - "Re: [Serious] Avatar Rules Discussion" - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1011789.msg10977206#msg10977206
[11] - "Mixers to be banned" - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5476162.0
[12] - "Re: Mixers to be banned" - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5476162.msg63287304#msg63287304
Furthermore, the OP's final note is clear in saying that what is listed are just conclusions drawn based on the observations made:
Legal note: this forum post is a collection of personal observations on how Bitcointalk.org moderation functions at this point in time. It is not a codified set of rules or policies and may be partially or wholly inaccurate. I did not decide upon these policies and have no legal power to change or remove them. All legal queries, requests and demands regarding actual forum policy should be directed at the owner of Bitcointalk.org.
Based on this, I came to the conclusion that the "rules" listed were not official, but a general consensus between moderators and users, which guided their behavior in the community.
If there is a list of official rules, then there should be a topic or web page with that list. Created directly by the forum administration or moderation.
This is my understanding, of course.
But, soon, I accept this new perspective - which in 10 years I never had. I apologize if I misled anyone.