From 04f48b94b95b39cecbd165d192aedba17ea6429f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amish Naidu Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2020 22:09:56 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Update rules --- src/content/site/rules.md | 52 +++++++++++++++++++-------------------- 1 file changed, 26 insertions(+), 26 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/content/site/rules.md b/src/content/site/rules.md index 971c1c8..6fc2d41 100644 --- a/src/content/site/rules.md +++ b/src/content/site/rules.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ These rules are here to make sure the community stays a place where people of al ### Spoon Feeding -This is when you give someone the solution without letting them figure it out. It doesn’t help them learn and it’s generally just a waste of time. +This is when you give someone the solution without letting them figure it out. It doesn't help them learn and it's generally just a waste of time. ### Language Flaming @@ -20,15 +20,15 @@ Unless constructive, keep any opinions about how much you dislike languages or t ### Gatekeeping -This describes when someone takes it upon themselves to set a standard for something (like eg. “good code”), and uses that as an excuse to tell somebody else that they aren’t able to learn or do something. Remember we’re all here to learn and improve. +This describes when someone takes it upon themselves to set a standard for something (like eg. "good code"), and uses that as an excuse to tell somebody else that they aren't able to learn or do something. Remember we're all here to learn and improve. ### Nitpicking -Keep criticism constructive. Fixating on minor details or deliberately picking holes in someone’s work is something that should be avoided. +Keep criticism constructive. Fixating on minor details or deliberately picking holes in someone's work is something that should be avoided. ### Backseat driving -If somebody is already getting help, do not jump in the middle of the conversation. Do not turn a simple question into a “too many cooks in the kitchen” problem. If you think you have something to contribute, ask if you can join into the conversation. +If somebody is already getting help, do not jump in the middle of the conversation. Do not turn a simple question into a "too many cooks in the kitchen" problem. If you think you have something to contribute, ask if you can join into the conversation. ### Opinions for beginner languages @@ -46,17 +46,17 @@ Treat everyone with respect regardless of their skill level or differences in th ### Arguing from authority -Nobody likes a know-it-all, and presenting your opinion as fact isn’t the way to participate constructively. If you’re sharing an anecdote or example from your experience, that’s totally fine, but make that clear, and don’t present it as concrete evidence of something being a certain way. +Nobody likes a know-it-all, and presenting your opinion as fact isn't the way to participate constructively. If you're sharing an anecdote or example from your experience, that's totally fine, but make that clear, and don't present it as concrete evidence of something being a certain way. ## 3. No illegal or prohibited topics / Security and hacking -### Do not discuss anything prohibited by law or a service’s Terms of Service (ToS) +### Do not discuss anything prohibited by law or a service's Terms of Service (ToS) -This includes, but is not limited to: piracy, video game cheats/hacks, hacking, web scraping, running automated tools against a website or service against the ToS, and so on. Basically anything that the website or service in question does not allow, we won’t either. +This includes, but is not limited to: piracy, video game cheats/hacks, hacking, web scraping, running automated tools against a website or service against the ToS, and so on. Basically anything that the website or service in question does not allow, we won't either. -If you are unsure if it’s a suitable topic to discuss, please contact ModMail. +If you are unsure if it's a suitable topic to discuss, please contact ModMail. -### Do not talk about hacking, “offensive security”, or the like +### Do not talk about hacking, “offensive security”, or similar topics This includes, but is not limited to: reverse engineering and decompiling @@ -66,53 +66,54 @@ Light talk about preventing and best practices for coding with security in mind Content should be kept to a PG13 level. Always ask yourself "Would my boss be okay with this fullscreen on my monitor as he walked by?". If the answer is no, don't post it. -### Don’t post controversial content +### Don't post controversial content If you wish to discuss topics like politics, religion, philosophy and alike, head over to our sister server, Controversy Central. ## 4. Don't obstruct moderation +These rules try to cover as much as possible but unforseenable situations could arise and will be up to the staff's discretion ### Use only English -We’re an English server and our staff is primarily English speaking. We cannot moderate what we cannot understand. +We're an English server and our staff is primarily English speaking. We cannot moderate what we cannot understand. ### Do not impersonate staff -Don’t pretend to be staff; this includes but is not limited to: copying their profile picture, putting a hammer emoji in your name, having the same name as a staff member and pretending to be a member of the staff team. +Don't pretend to be staff; this includes but is not limited to: copying their profile picture, putting a hammer emoji in your name, having the same name as a staff member and pretending to be a member of the staff team. ### Follow the spirit of the rules and assume good-faith -This speaks for itself: don’t be difficult or generally a pain in the ass by trying to find loop holes in the rules or skirt around them. +This speaks for itself: don't be difficult or generally a pain in the ass by trying to find loop holes in the rules or skirt around them. ### Do not discuss infractions in public -Use ModMail if you want to discuss an infraction or mute: don’t do it anywhere else on the server. +Use ModMail if you want to discuss an infraction or mute: don't do it anywhere else on the server. ## 5. Stay on topic -### Don’t derail constructive conversation +### Don't derail constructive conversation -Technical and language channels need to be kept on topic, meaning these channels are not the place to have random conversations or to post things unrelated to that specific channel. If there’s an on-going conversation taking place, do not jump in with something completely unrelated. +Technical and language channels need to be kept on topic, meaning these channels are not the place to have random conversations or to post things unrelated to that specific channel. If there's an on-going conversation taking place, do not jump in with something completely unrelated. ### No life advice This includes, but is not limited to: relationship advice, depression or suicidal talk. We are not qualified to offer professional advice; it just does not belong here. Note that career-related advice is fine. -### No recruitment or ask for free work - -TPH is not a recruitment platform for programmers for your project. There are plenty of sites out there specifically designed for this purpose. -If you have an open source project that meets our content policy, then you may post it in a relevant channel, but no other forms of recruitments are allowed. - ## 6. No solicitation or advertising ### No advertising Do not advertise anything you stand to benefit from. A few examples of this are: other Discord servers, websites, Youtube channels, and blog posts. -Exceptions to this rule are rarely made; if you’d like to request such an exception, please contact ModMail directly. +Exceptions to this rule are rarely made; if you'd like to request such an exception, please contact ModMail directly. ### Direct Messaging -If you direct message people instead of posting in the right channel, you’re preventing others from learning from the conversation. We have plenty of channels, use one of them. Do not send uninvited DMs. +If you direct message people instead of posting in the right channel, you're preventing others from learning from the conversation. We have plenty of channels, use one of them. Do not send uninvited DMs. + +### No recruitment or asking for free work + +TPH is not a recruitment platform for programmers for your project. There are plenty of sites out there specifically designed for this purpose. +If you have an open source project that meets our content policy, then you may post it in a relevant channel, but no other forms of recruitments are allowed. ## 7. Use ModMail to contact staff @@ -122,13 +123,12 @@ Sending a direct message to @ModMail that opens a channel with the staff ### Use it when you see a rule break or want further clarifications A few examples of when using ModMail is good practice -- You’ve noticed a heated argument in a channel and there’s no staff around. +- You've noticed a heated argument in a channel and there's no staff around. - Wish to dispute an infraction you have received. - Would like more context about a rule. - Would like to screen something with the staff before posting. ### Do NOT use ModMail for chitchat or asking for programming help +### In extreme cases that need *immediate* attention, NSFW content, or an unnoticed raid, ping the `serious rule break` role. -### In extreme cases that need *immediate* attention ping the `serious rule break` role. -If there is NSFW content or an unnoticed raid, instead