(This is just a rough draft; if you think something should be addressed in this topic, whether you be a mod or not, feel free to mention it.)
Hardware and Software Forum Rules.[/size]In addition to the general forum-wide set of rules which apply to all of the GW Forums (no spamming, flaming, trolling, pornography, image leeching, etc.), there are a few other points you should keep in mind while visiting this forum:
What this forum is for:[/color]- Topics and discussion about computer hardware (such as video cards, CPUs, and monitors) and software (such as operating systems, word processors, or other utilities).
- Support, opinions, or requests for help about computer hardware and software in general. If Windows is giving you a "blue screen of death" or some shit, this is the place to ask about it. If you're looking into buying an expensive new PC component, this is the place to get opinions.
- Mindless discussion such as "Post your desktop" or "What're your computer specs," or similar topics which spark little actual discussion. However, keep stuff like this inside of the "official" topics for which they are intended, instead of going off to create your own iteration. Redundant topics about crap like this will be deleted.
What this forum is not for:[/color]- Topics about, or requests for, "warez," "cracks," or any other kind of illegal software which you can download over the internet. Trying to ask people about getting your hands on this stuff is a very serious offense and will not be tolerated.
- Topics about any kind of video or computer games or entertainment consoles. Stuff like that belongs in the VG forum, not here; this forum is not about playing games.
- Advertising for your software or game. Stuff like that goes into People Power & Advertising. However, there is a slight gray area here; if you are posting a program in order to recieve technical feedback and improvement, you can go ahead. Do not post games for critical, non-technical review!
- Anything regarding computer programming, since there is now a separate forum for such topics.
And remember, while browsing ANY forum here at Gaming World, always ask yourself "Is this the right place for this?" before creating a new topic. Look at the other forum categories we have here, and make sure that it doesn't fit into any other genre. Do that and you've avoid 80% of forum hassle!
Enjoy!