Standarization of board rules
#1 Make sure you have read General Rules and following them.
When posting on this board, you have to follow general rules (https://cit.gg/index.php?topic=3743.0). This board was made to support players, not to farm posts so breaking any rule will result in a punishment.
#2 Your questions must be related to CIT.
This board was made to help players who ask CIT-related questions, you can only ask things related to the server. If your question was related to MTA and you don't know where to post it, then go here (https://cit.gg/index.php?board=761.0) and read board rules & post your question.
#3 Do not give answers like 'Change the topic title'
Is you find someone breaking the board & forum rules, then simply leave it to supporters. Only staff/supporters are allowed to manage this board. Giving this kind of answer will lead to a forum warning.
Violating this rule will result in a forum warning.
#4 While making a topic, name the topic title based on what your problem is. Do not name it "Question", "Help" etc.
When making a topic, your topic title must be related to your issue so we can understand your problem. Don't make it "Help me" or "Problem".. MUST be related to your issue for example "My group slots"...
Ignoring this rule will result in a forum warning.
#5 Do not post if you are unsure of the answer you are giving.
You are here to help people, not to increase your post count so don't answer if you're unsure of your answer. Don't be like "I should be the first one who answers" or "I need posts to apply for xCM". We are here to manage the board and any attempt of post farming might result in a warn/forum ban.
#6 Do not post if somebody has already posted what you are going to post.
If you found someone who posted the same answer as you, then avoid posting it because it'll get you warned. If you have something useful to say, post your post but if you don't have, simply don't post. Also, copying answers from links that were given on the same topic is not allowed.
#7 Do not give useless answers, such as; "Format your PC", "Visit MTA Official Forum", "Search on Google" etc.
Don't give these kinds of useless answers, you have to give a proper answer.
#8 Do not warn if one has broken a rule. Moderators are here for a reason.
Warning someone might result in punishment, only staff and supporters are allowed to warn people and they were made for a reason.
#9 Do not post if the topic starter has requested a lock.
5. Don't give an answer if the topic starter requested a lock, even if you think that your answer may help him but since he wanted the topic to be locked, that means he got what he is looking for.
#10 Any attempt of farming post(s) will lead you into a forum ban.
Posts count is enabled in this board, we daily notice players trying to increase their posts count and they mostly get warned. But keep in mind that it might result in a forum ban besides the warning.
You are here to help players only, so if you are trying to get posts, simply leave this board. Would be better.
My topic can be locked in the following cases:
- I created a topic with titles "help", "problem", Please help me" or "I need help..." . The topic will be locked with a warning issue for violating rule #4.
- I asked a question that wasn't related to CIT. The topic will be locked with warning issuance for violating rules #9 and #4 of the forum.
How to ask a question without getting any warning?
We all know that breaking this board's rules might result in a forum warning, many players breach the rules almost every day so we have to issue a warning.
Now, you can easily ask your questions without getting warned if you follow the steps below
1. Before you create a topic, make sure to browse the forum using the search (https://cit.gg/index.php?action=search) feature, make sure that your question hasn't been asked or answered.
2. Take a look at this (https://cit.gg/index.php?topic=156146.0) topic, make sure that your questions haven't been asked and answered there. The same goes for MTA support, make sure you don't find your answer here (https://cit.gg/index.php?topic=270907.0).
3. If your question is related to CIT, open the General Support board and create a topic. Topic title should contain your problem for example "I lose my settings whenever I reconnect".
4. Explain your situation as much as you can in detail, otherwise, we can't help you. Make a detailed description of your problem so that other players may be able to understand it and reply with a decent answer. Also, try to provide us a video or screenshot of your problem, so we can know it.
How to answer someone's question without breaking any rule?
1. Read the question carefully, understand what exactly the player was asking about.
2. Make sure that your answer hasn't been given by somebody else.
3. Answering a question means that you're actually going to help the one asking the question, so keep in mind that your answer must be helpful and try to give a proper comprehensive answer explained very well so the topic starter may understand what you're talking about.
4. Keep in mind the read this (https://cit.gg/index.php?topic=170741.0) topic before posting such an answer.
5. Don't give an answer if the topic starter requested a lock, even if you think that your answer may help him but since he wanted the topic to be locked, that means he got what he is looking for.
(If you're still willing to help him, then feel free to send him a PM.)
Note:Giving wrong answers might result in a forum warning!
I can warn people for breaking rules?
No, you are not allowed to warn anyone for breaking any rule, staff and supporters are here for a reason. Doing so will result in a forum warning.
- Don't tell people to "Change the topic title".
- Don't mention a staff/supporter to move a topic.
- Don't mention a staff/supporter to lock a topic.
- Don't break rules then you say "Sorry, please delete this post". Use your brain before posting such a post.