HyperSpin Forum Rules

I. General Forum Rules

These rules help us keep HyperSpin a fun, respectful, and welcoming community. Please avoid:

• Flaming or insulting other members.
• Posting personal information (e.g., name, address, email, phone number).
• "Bumping" threads unnecessarily.
• Taking threads off-topic.
• Sharing phishing links or spam.
• Reposting closed, modified, or deleted content.
• Posting in the wrong forum (e.g., trade requests belong in the Trading Forum).
• Arguing with moderators publicly. Instead, message them privately if you have concerns.
• Sharing accounts – your forum account is for your use only.
• Creating multiple or backup accounts.
• Sharing private messages without the sender’s consent.

II. Strictly Prohibited Topics

The following topics are not allowed under any circumstances. Violations may result in a permanent ban:

• ROM or BIOS links, uploading ROMs or BIOS, or any discussion of piracy.
• Requests or offers for torrent site invitations.
• Threats, harassment, or violence – even as a joke.
• NSFW content, including porn or anything offensive.
• Sharing copyrighted material without permission.
• Begging, soliciting, or auctioning.
• Racist or discriminatory content.
• Political, religious, or highly divisive discussions.

III. Scammers and Hard Drive Sellers

To protect our community, the following actions are prohibited:

• Asking to buy ROMs or hard drives with copyrighted material.
• Requesting paid setups of HyperSpin.
• Offering setup services or sharing hard drive seller links, eBay listings, or YouTube channels.

IV. Backseat Moderating

Let our moderators handle rule enforcement. If you notice a rule violation:

• Use the "Report Post" button (bottom right of every post).
• Avoid commenting like "+1 before lock" or calling out users.

Backseat moderating is unhelpful and unnecessary.

V. Reporting Rule Violations

See someone breaking the rules? Here's what to do:

• Click "Report Post" at the bottom right of the offending post.
• Contact a moderator directly if needed.

Your help in keeping our forums friendly and safe is greatly appreciated!

HyperSpin is a community-driven space to create, share, and enjoy gaming content. Let’s keep it awesome by following the rules and treating each other with respect!