[durrell]

We are revamping the rules for the Tech forum, as we haven't done so in two years.

The rules will be as follows:

**PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PBN RULES STILL APPLY - THESE RULES ARE FOR CLARIFICATION ON HOW WE MODERATE THIS FORUM**

-ABSOLUTELY NO DRUG DISCUSSION - Nothing pertaining to drugs is allowed, period. This is a zero tolerance policy across all of PBN.

-NO RACISM - Self explanatory.

-NO ILLEGAL TORRENT DISCUSSION - Do not speak of torrenting anything illegal. Do not try to circumvent this rule by saying "aquire" a certain program instead of "torrent".

-No asking for CD keys, serials, or anything else that attempts to circumvent some type of licensing.

-Do not post infractions you have received in the thread that you were infracted for. If you have an issue with an infraction, post it in TTMA.

-No trolling. Do not make posts that are inflammatory, or designed to get people riled up. Substance is the key to not being labeled a troll. If you disagree with someone or something, simply say why. We understand that sometimes users in a GDT poke fun at each other, and we will try to use discretion when infracting for trolling.

-Do not bypass or attempt to bypass the swear filter. Pictures count as avoiding the filter. Try to keep videos somewhat clean with the language, but we will judge that on a case-by-case basis.

This thread will be expanded as we encounter other issues, but I don't want it to sound like you guys are in prison. I hope we can all agree that these rules are fair.