Forum Rules

Rules and Best Practices

General Forum Posting Rules

  • Add Value: Post only if you feel you are adding value to the discussion.
  • Descriptive Titles: Use clear, descriptive titles to help readers understand your thread’s content.
  • Search First: Look for similar topics before posting to avoid duplicates.
  • Avoid "+1" Posts: Posts like "+1, I agree" don’t add value. Use the "like" button instead.
  • Report Issues: Report posts that don’t add value, and we’ll review them.
  • Use Proper English: Posts with SMS language will be removed.
  • Respect Others: Avoid insulting or belittling members; the forum’s purpose is to help each other.
  • No Piracy: Don’t promote piracy.
  • Cite Sources: Get permission before reproducing copyrighted material or mention the source.
  • Upload Images: Don’t link to images hosted elsewhere; upload them to TechEnclave or use an image hosting service.
  • Avoid Off-Topic Chat: For private communication, use the Inbox link.
  • No Advertising: Don’t advertise products or services unless explicitly allowed.
  • Signature Limits: Signatures should be no larger than 150px high, 800px wide, and 40KB. Avoid using them for advertising.

Market Posting Rules

  • Ownership: You must possess the product at the time of sale and assume responsibility for the transaction, even if selling for someone else.
  • Photo Requirement: Provide 2 clear pictures of the item with your username and date written by hand on paper next to it. Include accessory pictures if available.
  • Price Quoting: Set a price; bidding and auctions are not allowed.
  • Stay on Topic: Market posts are for sales only, not product discussions. Use private messages for price negotiations.
  • No Trolling: Off-topic posts will be removed at staff discretion.
  • Prohibited Items: Don’t sell illegal, adult, or OEM software items unless bundled with original hardware.
  • Disclaimer: The market is for member convenience. TechEnclave isn’t responsible for trade outcomes. Use the XenTrader system to check member trade history.

User Ladder and Privileges

  • Recruit: New members start here. First 5 posts are moderated.
  • Novice: After 5 approved posts, moderation is lifted.
  • Disciple: After 25 posts and 30 days, access to the market section is granted.
  • Enclave Plus: Gain accelerated market access. Subscribe here.
  • D: Requires 50 posts and 25 likes.
  • E: Requires 100 posts and 50 likes.
  • F: Requires 200 posts and 100 likes.
  • G: Requires 500 posts and 250 likes.
  • H: Requires 1000 posts and 500 likes.
  • I: Requires 2000 posts and 1000 likes.
  • J: Requires 3000 posts and 1500 likes.
  • K: Requires 4000 posts and 2000 likes.
  • L: Requires 5000 posts and 2500 likes.
  • M: Requires 6000 posts and 3000 likes.
  • N: Requires 7000 posts and 3500 likes.
  • O: Requires 8000 posts and 4000 likes.
  • P: Requires 9000 posts and 4500 likes.
  • Q: Requires 10000 posts and 5000 likes.
  • R: Requires 11000 posts and 5500 likes.
  • S: Requires 12000 posts and 6000 likes.
  • T: Requires 13000 posts and 6500 likes.
  • U: Requires 14000 posts and 7000 likes.
  • V: Requires 15000 posts and 7500 likes.
  • W: Requires 16000 posts and 8000 likes.
  • X: Requires 17000 posts and 8500 likes.
  • Y: Requires 18000 posts and 9000 likes.
  • Z: Requires 20000 posts and 10000 likes.
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