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.

Market Access Requirements

You can get market access in one of the following ways

• Participate: Minimum 25 posts in technical sections and 30 days on the forum.
• Enclave Plus: Gain accelerated market access. Subscribe here.

User Ladder Progression

• Apprentice - Starting point, learning the basics - Requires 1 post
• Beginner - Taking the first steps - Requires 5 posts
• Contributor - Starting to give back to the community - Requires 25 posts
• Discoverer - Exploring new ideas and paths - Requires 50 posts, 25 likes
• Explorer - Delving deeper into uncharted territory - Requires 100 posts, 50 likes
• Forerunner - Leading the way with curiosity and courage - Requires 200 posts, 100 likes
• Guide - Acquiring foundational knowledge - Requires 500 posts, 250 likes
• Herald - Guiding and inspiring new directions - Requires 1000 posts, 500 likes
• Innovator - Creating and applying new solutions - Requires 2000 posts, 1000 likes
• Juggernaut - A force of unstoppable progress and impact - Requires 3000 posts, 1500 likes
• Keymaster - Maintaining and preserving expertise - Requires 4000 posts, 2000 likes
• Luminary - Taking charge and inspiring others - Requires 5000 posts, 2500 likes
• Mastermind - Strategizing and innovating with brilliance - Requires 6000 posts, 3000 likes
• Northstar - Charting paths for others to follow - Requires 7000 posts, 3500 likes
• Oracle - Providing insight and wisdom for the future - Requires 8000 posts, 4000 likes
• Pilgrim - Embarking on a purposeful and transformative journey - Requires 9000 posts, 4500 likes
• Quasar - Shining brightly as a powerful and influential force - Requires 10000 posts, 5000 likes
• Reformer - Making impactful changes and advancements - Requires 11000 posts, 5500 likes
• Sage - Wisdom and mastery recognized by others - Requires 12000 posts, 6000 likes
• Trailblazer - Leading others with vision and courage - Requires 13000 posts, 6500 likes
• Unifier - Bringing people and ideas together harmoniously - Requires 14000 posts, 7000 likes
• Visionary - Imagining and inspiring the future - Requires 15000 posts, 7500 likes
• Wizard - Demonstrating magical levels of expertise - Requires 16000 posts, 8000 likes
• Xenolith - Rare and highly distinguished presence - Requires 17000 posts, 8500 likes
• Yogi - Achieving mastery, balance, and inner peace - Requires 18000 posts, 9000 likes
• Zenith - Reaching the pinnacle of achievement - Requires 20000 posts, 10000 likes