Off-Topic Category Rules
Please read the following rules carefully before posting in the "Off-Topic" category. Violations may lead to warnings, content removal, or account suspension.- Harassment & Hate Speech: Posts containing hate speech, racial slurs, or targeted harassment toward public figures, government officials, or other members are strictly prohibited. We maintain a respectful environment for all political and social discourse.
- Moderator-Related Issues: Do not open public threads to dispute a moderator's decision. If you have a concern or evidence of misconduct, please contact the @Admin account directly via Private Message (PM). All moderator decisions are final, but we will review valid concerns.
- Medical & Prescription Advice: Sharing advice, recommendations, or instructions regarding prescription drugs or regulated medical treatments is strictly forbidden. Please consult a licensed healthcare professional for medical concerns.
- Regulated Substances: Do not post content promoting the sale or distribution of tobacco, alcohol, or federally controlled substances. Discussions regarding these topics must remain informational and comply with U.S. federal and state laws. Users are responsible for knowing their local regulations.
- Legal Compliance & Adult Content: All posts must comply with U.S. Federal and State laws. Sharing NSFW (18+), sexually explicit, or illegal content is strictly prohibited and will result in an immediate ban.
- No Commercial Solicitation: This category is not for business promotion. Do not post advertisements, referral links, or "vouch" threads for commercial services here.
- Financial Requests & Solicitations: Requesting loans, setting up unverified fundraisers (GoFundMe, etc.), or asking for direct financial aid from members is not permitted to prevent fraudulent activity. All approved fundraising must comply with applicable FTC and state charity regulations.
- Commercial Disputes: If you have a commercial dispute with a brand, business, or member, please use the "Dispute Resolution" category. Do not post unsubstantiated claims against brands or businesses in this category.
- Profanity & Conduct: Excessive profanity, toxic behavior, or attempting to bypass word filters (e.g., using symbols like @#$%) to insult others is not allowed. The final interpretation of 'excessive' is at the sole discretion of the StateGigs moderation team.
- Misinformation: When discussing sensitive news topics, please provide credible links to your sources. Posts containing unsubstantiated claims or rumors without a verifiable source may be removed. The accuracy of the source is the responsibility of the poster.
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