ED Team Popular Post NineLine Posted March 20, 2022 ED Team Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2022 For some years now, we have had the rule 1.16 in place, yet for some reason, the most common violation comes from users that have also been here for years. During this time, we have also tried to be much more forgiving and gentle in the handing out of punishments, many of our rules are just general conduct rules, and common curtesy to the ED Team and other users. 1.16 is different, this cannot be stressed enough how serious this rule is. We strive to make the most realistic simulation experience, as close the the real thing we can. Sometimes though, with modern aircraft there are things we cannot and should not touch. Many documents are still controlled and illegal for distribution by different government agencies around the world, some have even be illegally leaked to the internet. Just because it is on the internet, doesn't mean its free to share! We are serious in saying that a number of government agencies monitor this very forum, and users from this forum have been targeted for investigation due to sharing documents or information that they should not share. This warning is for you, us and all involved. Sadly, many choose to ignore this rule, so much so that we are updating the wording and the punishment of this rule. First the wording: 1.16 Posting of screenshots, images, file links, file sharing links, and copying and pasting information is prohibited if the source document is from any classified or ITAR controlled source. When posting aircraft, sensor or weapon information more recent than 1980, you must also include the source of the document showing that it is 100% public and verified as not from a classified or non-ITAR controlled source. The punishment: First offence will result in the removal of the material and 50 warning points for 1 year, second offence will result in the material being removed and 100 warning points for 1 year. At 100 points your forum status goes to moderated content, which means all messages posted need to be approved by a forum moderator. At 200 points you will remain moderated content, but will be moved to restricted posting, which means you will only be able to use the Private Message system, no posting allowed. At 300 points you will be fully banned for the duration of your points. This ban, like all others will not be submitted to management for approval, but instead based on your point totals. It will be temporary based on the date of your points. This is harsh, and we don't like having to do this, but our punishment is ultimately much lighter than if you get yourself in the crosshairs of a government agency. Please respect this rule, and think before you post. Thanks The ED Team 61 21 Forum Rules • My YouTube • My Discord - NineLine#0440• **How to Report a Bug** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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