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[loraan]

Where can I find a copy of the forum rules--specifically what is and isn't appropriate to discuss on a given forum. I did a search for "forum rules" and didn't find anything. Also, the answer to my question doesn't seem to be in the "readme first" post.

I'm asking because I recently had a post deleted and another thread closed and I'd like to make sure I stay within guidelines in the future.

Thanks

[LisaRCT]

    rules?

uht-oh

[JimH]

There aren't any.  It's impossible to define.

[Doof]

I'm not sure if there are any set-in-stone rules, but some general guidlines (ie. things I'd delete or close threads about) are:

1. Don't flame people.
2. If it's illegal, don't talk about it here - this includes where to obtain pirated music or software.
3. No graphic language, links to porn, etc.
4. No rascist/sexist/homophobic/etc. comments

Some things that are ok to say but wouldn't be met with a very positive response:

1. Attacks on JRiver or their software. You can complain about a problem you're having, but keep it polite and provide information about the problem you're having. Don't say things like "This software sucks!" or "Support here sucks!"

2. Requests for help using competitor's software.

I can't really think of anything else that the moment. As always, JimH (the CEO of JRiver) has the right to shutdown any thread for any reason at all. Sometimes he does so simply because discussion of something harmless - but unrelated to MJ/MC may clog up the forum.

Don't take it personally. We've all been deleted from time to time. I can't speak for the other moderators, but I know I have. Sometimes you stumble into questionable territory simply because you didn't know about certain behind-the-scenes developments at JRiver.

Anyway, hope that helps.

[JimH]

We've all been deleted from time to time. I can't speak for the other moderators, but I know I have.

I have, too.

[loraan]

Ahh. I think I understand now why the thread was closed. When JimH said it was "illegal", he didn't mean "against the forum's rules", he meant, literally, "illegal". The thread drifted from "can a certain program record normally-unrecordable ReadlAudio streams" to "could that same program be used to circumvent DRM on iTunes files". While the two seemed basically the same at the time, clearly the second one borders on "illegal."

[KingSparta]

loraan

I had a Message Deleted By JimH (I Guess) Today But i figured It Was Going To Be Deleted When I Posted It.

I was poking fun At Something (Subject Has Been Banded)

Don't take Deleted Posts personal, Most Times They Arn't