Forum Rules

DO:

• Be respectful: Show respect to fellow learners and instructors. Maintain a positive and supportive atmosphere.
• Stay on topic: Keep discussions focused on this course’s topics and relevant subjects only.
• Check for existing threads before creating a new one: Avoid duplicate threads by using the search function to see if your question or topic has already been discussed.
• Use meaningful subject titles: Try to use concise, descriptive titles for new threads to make the forum more navigable.
• Use appropriate language: Keep conversations professional and avoid swearing or vulgar language.
• Keep it family-friendly: Ensure all content is appropriate for all age groups.
• Be helpful and constructive: Support and assist fellow learners in their academic journey.
• Report inappropriate content: Report any content that violates forum rules or disrupts the learning environment.
• Follow avatar guidelines: Abide by forum rules regarding profile image/avatar.
• Moderators’ decisions: Respect decisions made by moderators which will be final.
• ENGLISH ONLY SERVER: Use English for better communication among participants.

DON’T:

• No harassment or bullying: Avoid any form of harassment or bullying behavior.
• No negativity, death threats, stalking, hate, or trolling: Foster a constructive environment by avoiding negativity and trolling.
• No spreading false information: Any form of misinformation or disinformation is strictly prohibited.
• No offensive or disturbing profile pictures or usernames: Keep your profile professional and appropriate.
• No bumping threads unnecessarily: Do not frequently post in the same thread just to bring it to the top of the thread list.
• No doxxing: Do not share other people’s private or identifying information without their explicit consent.
• No sexually explicit or NSFW content: Keep all content suitable for an educational environment.
• No racist jokes or comments: Promote inclusivity and avoid content that could be offensive to others.
• No religious views or discussions: Stay focused on course content and respect the diversity of beliefs among learners.
• No political views or discussions: Stay focused on course content and avoid political debates.
• No illegal content: Avoid posting content that violates laws or promotes illegal activities.
• No drug discussions: Refrain from discussing irrelevant or inappropriate topics.
• No promotion or self-promotion: Do not use the forum for self-promotion or advertising in any form.
• No advertising or sales links: No links to external, 3rd party websites, forums, blogs, social media or unrelated content.
• No spam, malicious content, repeat posts, or gibberish messages: Keep the forum clutter-free and relevant.
• Respect privacy: Protect the privacy of other members and avoid sharing personal information without consent.
• No illegal content: Abide by all legal guidelines while using the forum.
• No impersonation: Avoid impersonating others or using fake identities.
• No multiple accounts: Stick to one account per learner to maintain transparency and fairness.
• Core contents restricted to the forum: Keep your posts and private messages relevant to this forum and course-related discussions.