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, unless placed in the Market District forum and is topic relevant.
- No advertising or sales links: No links to external, 3rd party websites, forums, blogs, social media or unrelated content, unless placed in the Market District forum and is topic relevant.
- 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.