Important Chat Addicts – Community Rules

[Mrs Shortie Clause's iconMrs Shortie Clause]

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:

---

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.