• Why is this rule being enforced now, when it wasn’t before?
  


• Was there an announcement or reason given for the change?
  


• Is this something that can be discussed or adjusted by staff?
  

Quote:Posting Etiquette of Hack Forums
1. Post in the correct category.
2. Use good grammar. Basically, start sentences with a capital and end it with punctuation.
3. Don't double post. That's when you post one after another instead of editing your existing first post.
4. Don't cross post. That's when you repeat a post in multiple threads or categories. Also, it applies if you post a thread with the same or similar content multiple times across forums or in a single forum.
5. Don't post leaked content. Leaking is when information is taken from one place and posted somewhere else without giving any credit.
6. Create relevant subjects for threads. Shit like "OMG" for a subject is immature and asinine.
7. When posting content from another site, credit the site; use quotes and link to the original content (unless it is a competing forum, in which case you shouldn’t be posting the content).

(Oct 20, 2025 01:37 PM)Cap Wrote:  When it comes to issuing warnings, it is at the staff's discretion if they consider it a warning or not. As taken from the [url=//hackforums.net/misc.php?action=help]Help Docs[/url]:

https://hackforums.net/misc.php?action=help&hid=10

Typically we just want posts on the site to be engaging, coherent, and legible for other members to understand so they can respond to. As long as the posts aren't spam and don't fall as a violation under the posting etiquette rules, you should be fine.

(Oct 20, 2025 01:55 PM)Vectura Wrote:  Alright, but let’s be honest here...
This is starting to get out of hand.
I’ve attached a screenshot



showing how many warnings have been issued today alone, and most of them are for something as small as not using proper capitalization or punctuation.

I don’t know what The Pact is trying to achieve with this sudden wave of warnings, but it’s definitely not creating a positive atmosphere on HackForums. People are feeling discouraged from posting at all, afraid they’ll get flagged for minor formatting issues.

This doesn’t build community spirit, it kills it.
Members should feel comfortable expressing themselves, not like they’re being graded on grammar. We’re here to engage, share, and connect, not to write essays.

If the goal is to improve post quality, there are better ways to encourage that, guidance, examples, or pinned threads explaining expectations.
Right now, it just feels like moderation is being applied inconsistently and unfairly.

We’re not asking for chaos or rule-breaking, just a bit of common sense and fairness.
Warnings for missing a capital letter or a period are excessive and unnecessary. I really hope staff can take a step back and rethink how this is being handled, because it’s doing more harm than good for the community’s reputation.

I hope that Omniscient can look into this.. But its not good how its goin right now..

(Oct 20, 2025 12:28 PM)Vectura Wrote:  Question About Recent Warning Policy

Hey everyone,

Lately, several of us have noticed that members are receiving warnings for not using capital letters or proper punctuation in our posts.
I wanted to open a discussion about this because, honestly, many of us are confused about why this rule is suddenly being enforced so strictly.

To clarify:
We completely understand keeping the forum organized and readable, but it feels a bit unnecessary to receive warnings for something as small as forgetting a capital letter or a comma. This is a community forum, not a school classroom, most of us are here to relax, connect, and share interests, not to worry about grammar or punctuation.

Our main questions are:

• Why is this rule being enforced now, when it wasn’t before?
  


• Was there an announcement or reason given for the change?
  


• Is this something that can be discussed or adjusted by staff?
  

Personally, I believe people should be free to write comfortably, as long as their messages are respectful and understandable. We all communicate differently, and enforcing such a small detail might discourage members from participating.

No disrespect intended — we just want to understand the reasoning behind this decision and whether there’s room for a more relaxed approach.

Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Looking forward to hearing what staff or other members think about it.

(Oct 20, 2025 02:25 PM)Palestine Wrote:  I knew I started started noticing some users posts receiving warnings and I was wondering why but now I understand. I honestly don't mind because I can't help but to use proper grammar and punctuation and I don't see why others can't either but IMHO I do think it's a bit harsh or unnecessary but whatever Omni and the stuff choose to do is fine with me!

Quote:We completely understand keeping the forum organized and readable, but it feels a bit unnecessary to receive warnings for something as small as forgetting a capital letter or a comma.

Quote: People are feeling discouraged from posting at all, afraid they’ll get flagged for minor formatting issues.

This doesn’t build community spirit, it kills it.

Warnings for missing a capital letter or a period are excessive and unnecessary.

(Oct 21, 2025 02:14 AM)7 Wrote:  That's a very long last sentence. I suggest the following:

"I don’t mind. I naturally use proper grammar and punctuation, and I don’t see why others can’t. It might be a bit harsh or unnecessary, but whatever Omni and the staff decide is fine with me."

or

"I honestly don't mind — I just can’t help using proper grammar and punctuation. I don’t see why others can’t either, but IMHO it’s a bit harsh or unnecessary. Still, whatever Omni and the staff choose to do is fine with me."

BTW,
I am only playing :D

(Oct 21, 2025 02:53 AM)Palestine Wrote:  Its called a run on sentence duh 🙄 lol I remember learning about that from school