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Do not post “This release is nuked because it has a missing texture.” Just post a fix or move on. Drama about proper vs. improper releases is forbidden. The forum is for fixing problems, not complaining about them. Part 8: Conclusion – Is CS.RIN.RU for You? The cs.rin.ru forum rules are not designed to be user-friendly; they are designed to be efficient. The community has survived DMCA takedowns, hosting purges, and internet censorship by being insular, paranoid, and ruthlessly efficient.

| Violation | Typical Punishment | | :--- | :--- | | Asking for a download link to a cracked game | | | Necro-posting (replying to a thread from 2015 with "Does this work?") | Warning -> 7-day timeout | | Posting a question answered in the FAQ/Sticky | Post deletion + "Read the OP" tag | | Double-posting within 24 hours | Warning | | Asking for help with a Steam crack on the official Steam forum (stupid) | Permanent Ban & Public Shame | | Spamming "thank you" posts | Temporary mute (3 days) | | Distributing a real virus (not a false positive) | IP Ban + Report to authorities | Part 6: How to Post Without Being Banned (A Cheat Sheet) If you have made it this far and still want to join, follow this script for your first 100 posts.