IMPORTANT: Forum Guidelines

Dear users

The Forum is a platform for you to share ideas, provide suggestions, discuss about Special Force and possibly, forge new friendships.

Singapore is a multi-racial and multi-cultural society. We do not encourage or condone racist remarks or insults in the Forum. We urge users to help us create a welcoming and non-elitist environment for all players in Special Force. Be tolerant of each other and try to get along.

Please take time to read the Forum Guidelines posted below this message and adhere to the rules.

Thank you for your cooperation.




The following rules serve as a guideline on the expected behavior of forum users. You must understand and agree to the Forum Guidelines and our Game Policy before using our Forums/Services.
Please note that the regulations listed are not exhaustive and may not include all types and variations of offensive mannerisms. As such, forum moderators reserve full discretion to evaluate, react and restrict access of any user accordingly, applied to each case individually.

Community forums work best when their users treat each other with respect and courtesy. They are created to provide users a platform to discuss ideas and information. Thus, we request that members conduct themselves in a civilized manner during forum participation.

As changes to the guidelines may occur with immediate effect without prior notice, all users should visit this page regularly to keep updated of any modifications or new implementations.

POSTING THREADS

1. Post in the correct sections.
Read the description beneath each caption to determine if your post is relevant to that board. For example, any installation or patch issues should be submitted under [Technical Support]. If irrelevant posted entries are found, they will either be moved to the correct section or deleted depending on their content.

2. Utilize the search feature.
Before posting, check to ensure that no similar topic has been submitted previously. This would prevent users from getting frustrated at seeing repeated topics or to find little or no content development in the thread they posted. If multiple threads of similar content are found, they will be consolidated into one single topic.

3. Language.
Language used in the forum should strictly be in English as it is a commonality to all users in the game. Threads entered in other languages may also obstruct Forum Moderators from doing their job properly. If you have to post non-English threads, do provide an English translation of your post.

4. Thread Title.
Use a clear, concise and constructive title which corresponds to your post content. Try not to write titles such as ‘Help Please!’ or ‘…’ etc. It is the thread starter's responsibility to inform other users adequately what the thread is about. This also enables other users to search for topics with ease.

5. Observe Netiquette!
]Avoid use of upper case letters for the entire post as it may appear rude to some users. Also, refrain from hurling abuses or typing gibberish in the posts.


ACTS TO REFRAIN FROM

Users involved in the following acts will be subjected to account suspensions or permanent account bans without prior notification depending on the severity of the post. Threads deemed pertinent to the cases may also be deleted at the Forum Moderator’s own discretion.

1. Spam
This includes:
- Making posts with unsolicited or irrelevant messages
- Excessive creation of new threads with the same topics indiscriminately or with the intent to promote other threads
- Excessive use of emotions without any relevance
- Duplicate posting across all forum boards
- Double+ posting instead of editing previous post
- Posting of unconstructive messages (same phrase, similar phrases or pure nonsensical words) in threads to remain on the first page for the sake of seeking attention from other users

2. Bump (Bring-up-my-post)
Bumping is not encouraged. If necessary, please wait for a reasonable time before bumping, preferably 24 hours or more.
Additionally, please do not bump old topics aged 2 or more months ago. Players are advised to create a new thread for discussion in this situation.

3. Flame/Troll/Slander
Flaming means to attack a person or his/her views in a disrespectful manner
Trolling means to write posts with flaming content with the intention to bait other users into an emotional response or consistent disrespectful arguments purely for entertainment
Slandering means to damage the character or reputation of other users with falsified charges or malicious intent

This includes:
- Using images or text or links to websites to insult other players, clans, groups of people or DF Interactive employees
- Continuous harassing of other players, clans, groups of people or DF Interactive employees
- Posting threads that insinuate or lead to the idea that any staff of DF Interactive is displaying any forms of favoritism to any player, clan, group or race

4. Post threads with the following content:
a) Race/Religion/Culture/Country

This includes clear and implied language, cryptic messages, images or links to websites which:
- Promote discrimination or hatred
- Insulting or portraying other races/religions/cultures/countries (includes symbols and related major personnel) in a negative light

b) Sex/Violence/Illegal Activities (e.g. drugs)
This includes clear and implied language, cryptic messages, images or links to websites which:
- Refer to any aspect of sexual preference pertaining to user or others
- Contain mature content of 18+ (e.g. intense violence, blood and gore, sexual themes, nudity etc.)
- Reference to abusing drugs or promote activities which are prohibited by the local law

c) Obscenities/Vulgarities/Inappropriate language
This includes clear and implied language, cryptic messages, images or links to websites which:
- Refer inappropriately to the human anatomy or bodily functions
- Are pornographic in nature or lookalike
- Are otherwise considered offensive or questionable to the level of appropriateness in language

5. Impersonate DF Interactive Employees/Game Masters/Forum Moderators This includes:
- Passing off self as a staff of DF Interactive/Game Masters/Forum Moderators to post messages on the forum
- Any attempts to misled users with the idea that you are a DF Interactive employee

6. Advertise
Forum users are not permitted to advertise, recommend or request for any form of medium of any non-beneficial, non-game related businesses, organizations or websites that violate the DF Interactive game policies.
Some examples include:
- Private server material
- Any form of referral links
- Scamming material
- Material deemed illegal by law
- Website containing hacks/keyloggers
- Content for own commercial benefits
- Real money trading (RMT) of game/non-game material

7. Buying/Selling/Trading
This includes:
- Buying/selling of game currency/items/characters/PL (power-leveling) services/accounts etc. with or without real monetary cash or items in its equivalent
- Trading of game currency/items/characters/PL (power-leveling) services/accounts etc. with or without real monetary cash or items in its equivalent

If such action results in loss of items or ID theft, DF Interactive will not be responsible for the restoration of game accounts or compensation of inventory items.

8. Discuss Disciplinary Actions
This includes the creation of threads/posts to:
- Discuss or dispute disciplinary actions taken against a player
- Show chat logs/emails between player(s) and DF Interactive staff/Game Masters/Forum Moderators
- Discuss or dispute why a thread should have or should not have been closed or deleted

9. Piracy/Bug & Glitch Exploits
This refers to the promotion/distribution/discussion of third party software/applications (e.g. unauthorized window modes, keyloggers, memory editors, hacks, cheats etc.), copyright files or the exploitation of bugs/glitches to gain advantages in-game.



1. Beware of Malicious Programs/Viruses/Trojans Horses/Phishing Sites
Beware of links to unknown websites in the forum entries. It is unlikely for the Forum Moderators to check every file posted on the Forums thus users are advised not to visit the sites or to conduct a thorough scan on all downloaded material to ensure the safety of their possessions.

2. Do not Distribute Real-life Personal Information is widespread and easily accessible on the Internet. It is the user's own responsibility to safeguard his/her individual interests. This is in protection of the user's security and identity. Users should also refrain from posting or requesting real-life information from other users/DF Interactive staff on the Forum.

3. Do not Share Game-Login DetailsUsers should not share their game IDs or passwords with others. If such action results in loss of items or ID theft/scam, DF Interactive will not be responsible for the restoration of game accounts or compensation of inventory items.

4. Beware of unknown/unofficial game installers or patch files
Users are strongly encouraged to download game installers or patch files from our official website. Files from other unauthorized websites may contain keyloggers, viruses, or modified files which are not approved or deemed legit by the game developer.

5. Forum Signature
Forum Signatures which violate any act as mentioned in the Forum Guidelines or Game Policy will be edited and/or removed without prior notice. The maximum image size allowed is 900 x 200 pixels. This is to prevent the use of massive-sized signatures which may hinder other users from viewing the Forum with ease.




Forum Moderators are non-salaried volunteers who provide assistance to the forum users. While they may not have answers to all of your questions, they are here to help in any way, out of good will and passion for the game and community. Forum Moderators can be recognized by the [MOD] label in front of their names in the Forum. Their names are in blue e.g. [MOD]EXAMPLE

Forum Administrators are in charge to maintaining the Forum site. Occasionally, they also help to moderate the Forum. Their names are in red e.g. example

Game Masters or GMs are responsible for maintaining peace and order in-game. Note that GMs are unable to resolve latency and in-game bugs/glitches; these usually fall under the responsibility of the game developers.
In Special Force, GMs help to moderate the Forum as well. They can be recognized by the [GM] label in front of their names in the Forum. Their names are in green e.g. [GM]EXAMPLE
In game, GMs can be identified by a GM prefix to their name e.g. GM_Example

Users can check the list here on the official members running the Forum.

Credits to: SKYE of Singapore Forums