Topic: Unofficial list of (official) Bitcointalk.org rules, guidelines, FAQ - page 36. (Read 934193 times)
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May 13, 2015, 09:00:54 AM
Not really. That's why I sometimes post in the thread so I'll notice it if I suspect its going on. It's not really a huge issue though.
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May 13, 2015, 08:48:19 AM
What's the rules on double posting? Doesn't seem to be any discussion on it. But I WOULD of thought there would be a policy which would mean you need to edit rather than posting twice.
Even if there's not an actual rule on this, I'm pretty sure it's considered good form to edit rather than repost. Relatedly, I've seen that people can bump their service thread like once a day or something. Does editing the last post also generate a bump in the forum listings?
The old bump must be deleted once you make a new one. Editing your post wont bump it but it will make the thread 'unread' to people even if they've already clicked on it (but wont bump it).
How about people who delete their post and repost it. Is there any way for a mod to know if someone reports it and if he hasn't seen this behavior?
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May 13, 2015, 05:05:40 AM
What's the rules on double posting? Doesn't seem to be any discussion on it. But I WOULD of thought there would be a policy which would mean you need to edit rather than posting twice.
Even if there's not an actual rule on this, I'm pretty sure it's considered good form to edit rather than repost. Relatedly, I've seen that people can bump their service thread like once a day or something. Does editing the last post also generate a bump in the forum listings?
The old bump must be deleted once you make a new one. Editing your post wont bump it but it will make the thread 'unread' to people even if they've already clicked on it (but wont bump it).
May 13, 2015, 01:55:12 AM
What's the rules on double posting? Doesn't seem to be any discussion on it. But I WOULD of thought there would be a policy which would mean you need to edit rather than posting twice.
Even if there's not an actual rule on this, I'm pretty sure it's considered good form to edit rather than repost. Relatedly, I've seen that people can bump their service thread like once a day or something. Does editing the last post also generate a bump in the forum listings?
Thanks for the reply. Editing a post doesn't bump the thread only new replies.
You may only bump every 24 hours in the marketplace section. Outside of it there is no rules regarding that, thus "double posting" should not be an issue as long as every post is constructive and contributing to the discussion on its own. Some people prefer to answer to different posts with different posts, while others prefer to do it all in a single long post.
May 13, 2015, 01:37:40 AM
What's the rules on double posting? Doesn't seem to be any discussion on it. But I WOULD of thought there would be a policy which would mean you need to edit rather than posting twice.
Even if there's not an actual rule on this, I'm pretty sure it's considered good form to edit rather than repost. Relatedly, I've seen that people can bump their service thread like once a day or something. Does editing the last post also generate a bump in the forum listings?
Thanks for the reply. Editing a post doesn't bump the thread only new replies.
May 12, 2015, 10:48:14 PM
What's the rules on double posting? Doesn't seem to be any discussion on it. But I WOULD of thought there would be a policy which would mean you need to edit rather than posting twice.
Even if there's not an actual rule on this, I'm pretty sure it's considered good form to edit rather than repost. Relatedly, I've seen that people can bump their service thread like once a day or something. Does editing the last post also generate a bump in the forum listings?
May 12, 2015, 07:37:39 PM
What's the rules on double posting? Doesn't seem to be any discussion on it. But I WOULD of thought there would be a policy which would mean you need to edit rather than posting twice.
May 05, 2015, 04:36:36 AM
Thank you for the detailed list. 
May 05, 2015, 04:05:32 AM
9. Discussions in the main boards must be in english. All other language discussions should be posted in the appropriate Local board.
Please expand on this with a note to the effect that "Automated machine translation, such as using google translate, does not reach the standard required to post in English." or similar. The same can be added for posting in local language boards.This rule discriminates against those who do not speak english as they are unable to participate in a launch.
My post was deleted - [ANN] [BTA] [BATA] SCRYPT-5 MILIONI di POW-ZERO PREMINE - WWW.BATA.MONEY in the italian section.
It took time that I could otherwise spend on doing something else to create an Announcement only to have it deleted.
Online translation is not the best, but it is better than no translation.
The rule would be fair enough if the Forum had the ability to translate.
I disagree with you, since you are engaging in a business you should consider offering a translation job to users and pay for it. I know here into the forum are some people fluent in both Italian & English that can do the task for an amount of BTC to be determined. Using a free translator to do a business related task just make you & your altcoin look poorly at best, and scammy at worst.
Also in Italian local board only Italian language post are allowed!
First a coin is not a business, if it was, then it would not be decentralised and paying someone to translate it for a forum is a bit rich in my opinion.
I stand by my opinion and I am entitled to do that.
EDIT: Added the new board to the guidelines:
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Micro Earnings (child board of Service Announcements) - "Faucets, rotators, web based games, and other services that are primarily based on ads and/or micropayments." That includes a lot of websites that payout either dust or near dust amounts of Bitcoin.
May 05, 2015, 03:57:59 AM
9. Discussions in the main boards must be in english. All other language discussions should be posted in the appropriate Local board.
Please expand on this with a note to the effect that "Automated machine translation, such as using google translate, does not reach the standard required to post in English." or similar. The same can be added for posting in local language boards.This rule discriminates against those who do not speak english as they are unable to participate in a launch.
My post was deleted - [ANN] [BTA] [BATA] SCRYPT-5 MILIONI di POW-ZERO PREMINE - WWW.BATA.MONEY in the italian section.
It took time that I could otherwise spend on doing something else to create an Announcement only to have it deleted.
Online translation is not the best, but it is better than no translation.
The rule would be fair enough if the Forum had the ability to translate.
I disagree with you, since you are engaging in a business you should consider offering a translation job to users and pay for it. I know here into the forum are some people fluent in both Italian & English that can do the task for an amount of BTC to be determined. Using a free translator to do a business related task just make you & your altcoin look poorly at best, and scammy at worst.
Also in Italian local board only Italian language post are allowed!
First a coin is not a business, if it was, then it would not be decentralised and paying someone to translate it for a forum is a bit rich in my opinion.
Is there a list which I am missing that rates and quality rating of all these translators? How do I know that they are translating correctly?
I stand by my opinion and I am entitled to do that, even if it not worth 2 cents
May 04, 2015, 02:50:33 PM
9. Discussions in the main boards must be in english. All other language discussions should be posted in the appropriate Local board.
Please expand on this with a note to the effect that "Automated machine translation, such as using google translate, does not reach the standard required to post in English." or similar. The same can be added for posting in local language boards.Quote
27. Using automated translation tools to post translated content in Local boards is not allowed.
May 04, 2015, 11:55:46 AM
9. Discussions in the main boards must be in english. All other language discussions should be posted in the appropriate Local board.
Please expand on this with a note to the effect that "Automated machine translation, such as using google translate, does not reach the standard required to post in English." or similar. The same can be added for posting in local language boards.This rule discriminates against those who do not speak english as they are unable to participate in a launch.
My post was deleted - [ANN] [BTA] [BATA] SCRYPT-5 MILIONI di POW-ZERO PREMINE - WWW.BATA.MONEY in the italian section.
It took time that I could otherwise spend on doing something else to create an Announcement only to have it deleted.
Online translation is not the best, but it is better than no translation.
The rule would be fair enough if the Forum had the ability to translate.
I disagree with you, since you are engaging in a business you should consider offering a translation job to users and pay for it. I know here into the forum are some people fluent in both Italian & English that can do the task for an amount of BTC to be determined. Using a free translator to do a business related task just make you & your altcoin look poorly at best, and scammy at worst.
Also in Italian local board only Italian language post are allowed!
May 04, 2015, 11:21:34 AM
9. Discussions in the main boards must be in english. All other language discussions should be posted in the appropriate Local board.
Please expand on this with a note to the effect that "Automated machine translation, such as using google translate, does not reach the standard required to post in English." or similar. The same can be added for posting in local language boards.This rule discriminates against those who do not speak english as they are unable to participate in a launch.
My post was deleted - [ANN] [BTA] [BATA] SCRYPT-5 MILIONI di POW-ZERO PREMINE - WWW.BATA.MONEY in the italian section.
It took time that I could otherwise spend on doing something else to create an Announcement only to have it deleted.
Online translation is not the best, but it is better than no translation.
The rule would be fair enough if the Forum had the ability to translate.
May 03, 2015, 03:55:27 AM
9. Discussions in the main boards must be in english. All other language discussions should be posted in the appropriate Local board.
Please expand on this with a note to the effect that "Automated machine translation, such as using google translate, does not reach the standard required to post in English." or similar. The same can be added for posting in local language boards. May 02, 2015, 03:04:31 PM
Any rule about plain lending site links in thread? https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/are-plain-links-to-external-lending-sites-allowed-in-the-lending-section-1009469
A low quality post that only includes a link or little more? -> spam!
That's what I am thinking. But there is no action by mods, so I think it might be allowed?
I would consider this -> https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.11210840
spam. Not sure why its still there.
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May 01, 2015, 07:52:06 PM
Any rule about plain lending site links in thread? https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/are-plain-links-to-external-lending-sites-allowed-in-the-lending-section-1009469
A low quality post that only includes a link or little more? -> spam!
That's what I am thinking. But there is no action by mods, so I think it might be allowed?
May 01, 2015, 05:19:10 PM
Any rule about plain lending site links in thread? https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/are-plain-links-to-external-lending-sites-allowed-in-the-lending-section-1009469
A low quality post that only includes a link or little more? -> spam!
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April 30, 2015, 11:28:33 AM
Any rule about plain lending site links in thread? https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/are-plain-links-to-external-lending-sites-allowed-in-the-lending-section-1009469
April 30, 2015, 05:53:05 AM
Possible addition for the FAQ regard Staff ranks?
Done, thanks:Heh, you could add founder to the list of staff ranks. I have no idea what powers Satoshi's account has, I'd say probably adminstrator priviledges, but I'd imagine that has been changed years ago, since administrator accounts aren't left unattended for long. So I suppose it would be more apt to say Satoshi would have admin powers if they come back.
Admins: can do everything imaginable on the site. They however can't delete their accounts.
Global Moderators: can perma ban, nuke newbies, see and handle reports from all sections, and see reported PMs.
Moderators: can see and handle reports from their sections and nuke newbies
Patrollers: Are essentially Moderators but can only do moderator tasks for newbie members.
And the Donator/VIP section and Trashcan.
Admins: can do everything imaginable on the site. They however can't delete their accounts.
Global Moderators: can perma ban, nuke newbies, see and handle reports from all sections, and see reported PMs.
Moderators: can see and handle reports from their sections and nuke newbies
Patrollers: Are essentially Moderators but can only do moderator tasks for newbie members.
None of the links in OP is hidden with that logic. The only hidden page to normal members is Staff Forum.
And the Donator/VIP section and Trashcan.
<...>
Admins: can do everything imaginable on the site. They however can't delete their accounts.
Global Moderators: can perma ban, nuke newbies, see and handle reports from all sections, and see reported PMs.
Moderators: can see and handle reports from their sections and nuke newbies
Patrollers: Are essentially Moderators but can only do moderator tasks for newbie members.
<...>
Admins: can do everything imaginable on the site. They however can't delete their accounts.
Global Moderators: can perma ban, nuke newbies, see and handle reports from all sections, and see reported PMs.
Moderators: can see and handle reports from their sections and nuke newbies
Patrollers: Are essentially Moderators but can only do moderator tasks for newbie members.
<...>
April 30, 2015, 05:13:22 AM
Possible addition for the FAQ regard Staff ranks?
Heh, you could add founder to the list of staff ranks. I have no idea what powers Satoshi's account has, I'd say probably adminstrator priviledges, but I'd imagine that has been changed years ago, since administrator accounts aren't left unattended for long. So I suppose it would be more apt to say Satoshi would have admin powers if they come back.
Admins: can do everything imaginable on the site. They however can't delete their accounts.
Global Moderators: can perma ban, nuke newbies, see and handle reports from all sections, and see reported PMs.
Moderators: can see and handle reports from their sections and nuke newbies
Patrollers: Are essentially Moderators but can only do moderator tasks for newbie members.
And the Donator/VIP section and Trashcan.
Admins: can do everything imaginable on the site. They however can't delete their accounts.
Global Moderators: can perma ban, nuke newbies, see and handle reports from all sections, and see reported PMs.
Moderators: can see and handle reports from their sections and nuke newbies
Patrollers: Are essentially Moderators but can only do moderator tasks for newbie members.
None of the links in OP is hidden with that logic. The only hidden page to normal members is Staff Forum.
And the Donator/VIP section and Trashcan.
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