§1 General Rules
1.1. The forum is intended for discussions related to self-hosting services, network devices, automation, hardware selection, software, and tutorials covering these topics.
1.2. Users are expected to maintain a respectful and constructive tone in all discussions.
1.3. Spamming, advertising, and posting irrelevant content are strictly prohibited.
1.4. All content shared on the forum should be original or properly credited to its source.
1.5. Users should make an effort to search for existing answers before creating new threads to avoid duplicate content.
§2 Discussion Topics
2.1. Users may discuss technical setups, configurations, and troubleshooting related to self-hosting services.
2.2. Conversations about network devices, home automation systems, hardware, and software recommendations are welcome.
2.3. Sharing tutorials, guides, and tips to help others is encouraged.
2.4. Debates on different tools, services, or technologies should remain civil and focused on objective analysis.
§3 Prohibited Activities
3.1. Any discussion, promotion, or facilitation of piracy, including sharing pirated content or links to illegal downloads, is strictly forbidden.
3.2. The use of the forum to circumvent licensing or copyright protections is prohibited.
3.3. Encouraging illegal activities such as hacking, unauthorized access to systems, or breaching of terms of service is not allowed.
3.4. Posting offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content will not be tolerated.
§4 User Responsibility
4.1. Each user is responsible for the content they post, including ensuring it adheres to forum rules.
4.2. Users should report any violation of the forum rules to the moderators.
4.3. Misuse of forum resources or posting malicious content will result in disciplinary actions.
§5 Violations and Consequences
5.1. Minor infractions, such as posting duplicate threads or off-topic content, will result in a warning.
5.2. Repeated minor infractions or more serious violations, such as spamming or sharing inappropriate content, will result in temporary suspension from the forum.
5.3. Serious offenses, including discussing piracy, sharing pirated material, or promoting illegal activities, will result in a permanent ban from the forum.
5.4. All decisions regarding rule violations will be at the discretion of the forum moderators.
§6 Privacy and Security
6.1. Users should not share personal or sensitive information publicly on the forum.
6.2. Discussions regarding the privacy and security of self-hosted services are encouraged, but users should avoid disclosing specifics that could compromise their systems.
6.3. The forum administrators are not responsible for any data loss or damage resulting from information shared on the forum.
§7 Final Provisions
7.1. The forum administration reserves the right to modify or update these rules as necessary.
7.2. Users are encouraged to regularly review the rules to stay informed of any changes.
7.3. Participation in the forum implies acceptance of the rules outlined above.
By adhering to these guidelines, we can maintain a productive and respectful community focused on self-hosting, network automation, and technology discussions.
The Regulations are subject to change at any time, and ignorance of them does not exempt the user from non-compliance.