TechEnclave - Rules and Best Practices

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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.

  • Sealed Items: Sealed and box packed articles, where the item on sale is not visible in the picture. This is to prevent fraud.

  • 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 and Direct Message (DM) Requirements

:white_check_mark: Here’s What You Need to Do to Qualify:

  1. You must have written at least 25 regular posts
  • These posts must be made in specific categories (not market and not general talk).
  • Posts like replies and comments count — but not deleted posts or system messages.
  1. You must have posted on at least 15 different days
  • This shows you’re consistently active, not just posting everything in one day.
  1. Your account must be at least 30 days old
  • New accounts don’t qualify right away — this helps prevent spam and scams.

Once you are eligible, it takes upto a day for the privileges to kick in.

Or as you already know, you can take Enclave Plus subscription

http://techenclave.com/s/subscribe
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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 20 posts

  • Discoverer - Exploring new ideas and paths - Requires 40 posts, 20 likes

  • Explorer - Delving deeper into uncharted territory - Requires 60 posts, 30 likes

  • Forerunner - Leading the way with curiosity and courage - Requires 100 posts, 50 likes

  • Galvanizer - Inspiring action and driving progress - Requires 250 posts, 125 likes

  • Herald - Guiding and announcing new directions - Requires 500 posts, 250 likes

  • Innovator - Creating and applying new solutions - Requires 1000 posts, 500 likes

  • Juggernaut - A force of unstoppable progress and impact - Requires 2000 posts, 1000 likes

  • Keymaster - Maintaining and preserving expertise - Requires 3000 posts, 1500 likes

  • Luminary - Taking charge and inspiring others - Requires 4000 posts, 2000 likes

  • Mastermind - Strategizing and innovating with brilliance - Requires 5000 posts, 2500 likes

  • Northstar - Charting paths for others to follow - Requires 6000 posts, 3000 likes

  • Oracle - Providing insight and wisdom for the future - Requires 7000 posts, 3500 likes

  • Pilgrim - Embarking on a purposeful and transformative journey - Requires 8000 posts, 4000 likes

  • Quasar - Shining brightly as a powerful and influential force - Requires 9000 posts, 4500 likes

  • Reformer - Making impactful changes and advancements - Requires 10000 posts, 5000 likes

  • Sage - Wisdom and mastery recognized by others - Requires 11000 posts, 5500 likes

  • Trailblazer - Leading others with vision and courage - Requires 12000 posts, 6000 likes

  • Unifier - Bringing people and ideas together harmoniously - Requires 13000 posts, 6500 likes

  • Visionary - Imagining and inspiring the future - Requires 14000 posts, 7000 likes

  • Wizard - Demonstrating magical levels of expertise - Requires 15000 posts, 7500 likes

  • Xenolith - Rare and highly distinguished presence - Requires 16000 posts, 8000 likes

  • Yogi - Achieving mastery, balance, and inner peace - Requires 17000 posts, 8500 likes

  • Zenith - Reaching the pinnacle of achievement - Requires 18000 posts, 9000 likes

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