Welcome to Chat Addicts! This is a place to connect, share, and chat about anything and everything. To keep our forum enjoyable and respectful, please follow these rules:
Breaking the rules may result in warnings, post removal, temporary suspension, or permanent ban, depending on severity.
1. Respect Others
- Treat all members with kindness and courtesy.
- No harassment, hate speech, personal attacks, or discrimination of any kind.
- Disagree with ideas, not people.
2. Keep It Clean
- No obscene, excessively violent, or pornographic content.
- Avoid offensive usernames, avatars, or signatures.
3. Stay Safe
- Don’t share private information (yours or others’).
- No doxxing, threats, or encouraging self-harm.
- Report concerning behaviour to moderators.
4. Stay on Topic (When Needed)
- Use the right sections for the right conversations.
- Off-topic chats belong in designated casual areas.
5. No Spam or Self-Promotion
- Avoid excessive posting, duplicate threads, or trolling.
- No unsolicited ads or promotions without moderator approval. You may advertise your websites in the Member Sites forum here
6. Keep It Legal
- No pirated materials, illegal activity, or encouraging law-breaking.
- Respect copyright and intellectual property.
7. Respect Moderators
- Follow the moderator's instructions.
- Don’t argue moderator actions publicly—contact them privately if needed.
8. One Account Per Person
- No sockpuppets, impersonation, or duplicate accounts to evade rules.
9. Language & Tone
- English is the main forum language (unless stated otherwise).
- Light swearing is okay, but don’t abuse it. Keep discussions welcoming.
10. Have Fun & Contribute
- Start meaningful, engaging discussions.
- Be supportive of new members.
- Remember: everyone’s here because we love to chat!
Enforcement
Breaking the rules may result in warnings, post removal, temporary suspension, or permanent ban, depending on severity.