WAE Forum rules

General Rules

1. Respect and Courtesy

   • Respect all forum members. Avoid offensive, defamatory, or discriminatory comments.

   • Use appropriate language and maintain a civil tone in conversations.

2. Appropriate Content

   • Do not post obscene, violent, illegal content, pornographic content, or content that violates copyright.

   • Do not share personal information of yourself or others without consent.

3. No Spam

   • Avoid posting unsolicited advertisements or spam, outside of the music theme.

   • Do not cross-post (posting the same message in multiple threads).

4. Moderation

   • Respect the decisions of the moderators. If you have issues, contact a moderator via private message.

   • Do not publicly discuss moderator actions.

   
   

Behavior Rules

1. Constructive Discussions

   • Contribute to discussions in a constructive and relevant manner.

   • If you disagree with someone, express your opinions respectfully.

2. Avoid Flame Wars

   • Do not provoke or participate in heated and hostile arguments.

   • If a discussion becomes too heated, try to calm it down or contact a moderator.

3. Reporting

   • Report inappropriate content or rule violations to the moderators.

   • Do not abuse the reporting system.

   
   

Technical Rules

1. Titles and Posts

   • Use clear and descriptive titles for your threads.

   • Write clear, concise, and easy-to-read messages. Avoid excessive use of capital letters, punctuation, or formatting.

2. Links and References

   • When sharing links, ensure they are relevant and safe.

   • Always provide sources for information and data you share.

   
   

Music Forum-Specific Rules

1. Forum Topics

   • Stick to music-related topics. If you want to discuss something else, find the appropriate section.

   • Do not go off-topic in music discussions.

2. Sections and Subsections

   • Respect the forum structure and post your messages in the appropriate sections (e.g., music genres, artists, reviews, etc.).

   • Read and follow any specific rules for each section, if present.

3. Music Sharing

   • Do not share links to pirated or illegal music content.

   • Use legal and approved platforms to share music (e.g., YouTube, Spotify, SoundCloud).

4. Reviews and Critiques

   • When writing reviews or critiques about music or artists, do so respectfully and constructively.

   • Support your opinions with valid reasons.

5. Artist Promotion

   • Emerging artists can promote their music, but they must do so in the dedicated sections and follow the forum guidelines.

   • Avoid excessive or intrusive promotion.

   
   

Sanctions

1. Violations

   • Violations of the rules may result in warnings, temporary suspensions, or permanent bans from the forum.

   • Sanctions will be decided at the moderators' discretion based on the severity of the violation.

   
   

Additional Guidelines

1. Feedback and Suggestions

   • You are encouraged to provide feedback and suggestions to improve the forum. Do so in the dedicated section or by contacting the moderators.

2. Privacy

   • Respect the privacy of other members. Do not post personal information without permission.

   
   

Conclusion

These rules are created to maintain a positive and productive environment for all members of the music forum. We encourage you to respect them and contribute to making the forum a welcoming and useful community for all music enthusiasts.

Thank you and enjoy your stay on our forum!

WAE Music staff