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The Code of Conduct has been put in place to ensure that the Forums are a friendly and respectful place to be. The Forums are a place where you can trade items, discuss issues and stories or simply talk with friends.

The Code of Conduct has been created to ensure all players enjoy the Forums in the Spirit of RuneScape. The code of Conduct is easy to follow and should hold the answer to most of your Forum related questions.

We urge all users to treat others as you would like to be treated and enjoy the wonderful community that is RuneScape. Let's work together to build and maintain an informative and friendly community!

We hope you enjoy using our Forums.

Many thanks from RuneScape Community Management.

Warning: If we find you are breaking our rules of conduct we will very quickly remove you from the community and possibly take action against your game account.

Basic Forum Rules | Forum Specific Guidelines | Related Issues
F.A.Q | Topics | Entertainment / Communications

### Basic Forum Rules

- What language can I post in?
- Can I talk about God or Real-Life Issues (RLI)?
- Can I post the same thread in more than one forum?

What language can I post in?

Please ensure that all posts are written in English. This will allow the Forum Moderators to be able to see all posts and ensure that the Forums are moderated correctly.

Can I talk about God or Real-Life Issues (RLI)?

We cannot allow posts of this nature. Posts concerning these topics nearly always end up as inflammatory threads with attacks toward anyone for any reason. Once again, discussion, rants and topics of this nature are not acceptable.

Can I post the same thread in more than one forum?

Do not post the same discussion more than once. Duplicate discussions can be frustrating for other members, especially for those whose time and energy is limited.

Weeding through the same discussion in multiple locations can be very frustrating, for users and moderators. Duplicate discussions will be deleted. Reposting the same message repeatedly can be interpreted as spam and could result in a permanent ban.

However, if you make a post on a thread that exceeds the limit of 2,000 messages, you may create another thread in the same forum to continue the discussion.

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### Forum Specific Guidelines

- Where are the Forum specific guidelines?
- What is the three strike policy?
- Do you issue instant bans?

Where are the Forum specific guidelines?

At the top of each Forum you will see that there are specific guidelines relating to that Forum. So, for example, within the "Items" Forum you will see a link at the top named "Item Forum guidelines".

Please take a few minutes to make yourself aware of each Forum's guidelines and ensure that any posting you do within the Forums complies with these guidelines to ensure you get the response you want.

What is the three strike policy?

We run a 3 strikes policy on the Forums which is entirely separate from the RuneScape in-game abuse system.

Players who break the Forum Code of Conduct and post content that has to be removed due to the unsuitability of that content will be warned and their content will be removed.

The 3rd time that a player's content has to be removed the player will be permanently banned from using our Forums. It is possible that their game account could have action taken against it also, if the abuse is serious.

Do you issue instant bans?

If a post is deemed heavily offensive or is extremely unsuitable for the Forums, an instant and permanent ban can and will be issued for the severest offences.

Please bear in mind that a Moderator's decision is final.

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### Related Issues

- How do I post on the Forums?
- What is a Forum Moderator?
- What is a sticky?
- How do I ask for help?
- Why was my post removed?
- Can I play the game and browse the Forums at the same time?
- Help! I have no edit button to edit my posts in the Forums!

How do I post on the Forums?

To post on the RuneScape Forums please go to our website (www.runescape.com) and select the link named 'Discuss the game on the Forums', which can be found under the 'Website Features' section (left) on the Homepage.

Enter your Username and Password to log into the system.

When you are logged in, click on the green text 'Enter Forums'.

If you have not done so already, take some time to read this Code of Conduct in full.

Click on the title of the Forum you wish to post in, for example 'General'.

To read a thread, click on the green thread title. If you wish to comment on this thread, click 'Reply' in green at the top or bottom of that page.

If you wish to start a thread of your own, click 'New thread' in your specifically chosen Forum.

What is a Forum Moderator?

These are players that have been hand-picked to represent Jagex, to assist us in providing a game that can be enjoyed by everyone. Their powers reside only in the Forums. They cannot help you with ban appeals, password recoveries, etc. You should contact customer support via the RuneScape website and you will receive the help you need.

What is a sticky?

Stickies are messages that will always stay at the top of the Forum. They contain information and clarification of rules that must be adhered to when using the Forums. Sometimes they can contain important information regarding world crashes in RuneScape or other important matters, so keep a look-out for when new stickies are added to the top of every Forum - they contain important information.

Any other messages will always be displayed lower than a sticky.

How do I ask for help?

There is a thread in the General Forum entitled "Forum Emergencies" for this purpose.

If you find a user has clearly violated either the Forum rules or the general rules as stated on our website, please post in this thread. If there is a player posting extreme amounts of spam, heavy flaming, obscene language or they are promoting a URL then you should also use this thread to notify the Forum Moderators. Please note that this thread is for incidents relating to the Forums only, and should not be used to post issues regarding the game.

When posting in this thread please remember to include the following:

- The user causing the problem
- Forum
- Thread
- Page Number

Please only make one post per situation; rest assured that we shall work from this first post that you make.

Why was my post removed?

It is at the discretion of the Moderators if a thread or post should be deleted, so please don't make threads asking why such and such a thread was deleted.

If a specific post of yours was edited or removed, it will have been because you have broken one of the main Forum guidelines here, or a Forum specific rule. We will notify you via the message centre in this case.

If your post was simply in a thread that was removed you do not need to inquire about it. As mentioned above we will contact you if it was your post within the thread that was offensive.

If you find that you have been warned, please re-read the rules to ensure this doesn't happen again.

Please keep your posts clean and respectful. We do not accept flaming of any kind, joking around is fine, but being insulting for your own amusement will not be tolerated. We do not tolerate any kind of harassment.

Debating is fine, insulting is not. Keep debates on-topic and do not insult any other user.

Make sure the content you post is "tasteful". Remember we have males and females of broad age ranges, different religions, etc. Take some time to think about your post before hitting the Post button.

Can I play the game and browse the Forums at the same time?

It is totally permissable to play RuneScape and be in the RuneScape Forums at the same time, it will not be counted as a Multiple Login and no action will be taken against your account because of it.

The only thing we would suggest is that you are careful about keeping an eye on your character whilst reading or posting to the Forums as monster attacks or random events can occur and your character may be killed because of it. As a general guide we would only advise you to be actively using both parts of our website when you are doing non-combat training and are in a 'safe' location.

Help! I have no edit button to edit my posts in the Forums!

If you cannot find the edit button in the Forum, first make sure that you are using the most recent version of your browser. Alternatively, please try using a different web browser to see if this works better for you. If this doesn't work, try using the official RuneScape client. Some users found that downgrading from Zone Alarm Pro to Zone Alarm helped. Alternatively, please make sure Zone Alarm Pro is set not to block anything from www.runescape.com.

Please note Jagex cannot accept responsibility for any actions performed upon your PC by yourself.

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### F.A.Q

- Can I talk about another player?
- What is spam?
- Misleading titles - "Free Stuff"
- Advertising other threads
- Can I offer to help with any questions?
- My thread with no topic?
- Can I talk about hacks or scams?
- I want to make an apology or a thank you thread?
- I want to ask for stuff (begging)?
- Flaming a Player/Buyer/Seller
- Can I ask about jobs?
- I'm leaving RuneScape - I want to make a farewell thread
- I want to compliment specific Mods
- "Freedom of Speech"
- Trade Hijacking - I want to sell my item on someone else's thread?
- Threads that use the title "Official"
- Stretching the Forum
- "Do you know me?"
- I want to draw on the Forums!
- "Support the kitty"
- Tickbox/Checkbox forms

Can I talk about another player?

Please do not name other users in your posts. Everyone deserves their privacy. Claiming that the other user is your own character will not be allowed either. This includes the posting of bounties, as well as posting for other users.

What is spam?

Please do not spam. Spam is a pointless message which wastes users' and Moderators' time. Think carefully about what you post.

Do not encourage spam by posting further on a spammers thread. Instead just ignore the threads or posts. Please do not attempt to post further spam, or you too could end up with at least one warning. For example, a post on a spam thread such as 'locked' or 'corked' will not be tolerated and will also be considered as spam.

Please avoid posting repetitive posts such as "Save The Kitty" or "Save The Bunny" as these to are considered spam. These are repeatedly pasted drawings in text (Ascii Grafitti). Please do not add them to your signatures or copy and paste into your posts.

Some posts that are considered spam:

- Posts that are off topic (If the topic was "How do I get to Falador" and you posted about Cheeseburgers, this would be spam).
- Posts that are just a jumble of Letters/symbols/numbers (an example: 98092;lkajskjkjalksd).
- Posts that have no value for discussion (making a thread that says "Bunnies are Fuzzy" is spam).
- Posting 'THIS IS SPAM!' or anything like that on a topic.
- Making Duplicate Threads (making 3 threads/post that say "Where's Varrock"is spam).

Post Signatures are not to have over 2 lines of text. If a Forum Moderator deems that your signature could be classed as spam, they are allowed to ask users to remove the signature from further posts.

Lastly, please do not repeatedly bump threads as it is also considered spam and could result in action being taken against your account.

Misleading titles - "Free Stuff"

Misleading titles are not allowed. For example, you post a thread saying "Free Stuff" to just attract attention to your thread it is false advertising, and not permitted.

Advertising other threads

Please do not do this as it can essentially be interpreted as spam and will not be tolerated. If you have an interesting topic then users will post on their own accord.

Can I offer to help with any questions?

Threads that offer help not in any specific area are not allowed. They only encourage posting in the wrong Forum. Every question that can be answered has an appropriate Forum and can be answered there.

My thread with no topic?

These will be removed in the interest of making threads shorter. It is also classed as spam. Please do not do this.

Can I talk about hacks or scams?

Discussions about hacks, hacking or being hacked are against the Forums rules.

Discussions of scams, scamming, or being scammed are not allowed on the Forums. Any of these discussions could both lead to complaints about being, either, hacked or scammed which is not allowed per Forum Code of Conduct. For further help with your account please do not hesitate to contact Customer Support.

I want to make an apology or a thank you thread?

Please do not create these. They are just more spam for Moderators to clean up making it harder for mods to do their job.

I want to ask for stuff (begging)?

Any form of begging on the Forums is not allowed, no matter the reason.

Flaming a Player/Buyer/Seller

It is at the discretion of players to sell or buy items for the price they set. It is also at the discretion of players to not buy or sell items for prices previously set.

Can I ask about jobs?

Threads asking for people to work together with on in-game quests, or offering your services in-game, are to be placed only in the Miscellaneous Forum. However, please note that requests for Quest Help (if you are stuck in a quest and don't know what to do) must go in the Quests forum, and are not allowed in Miscellaneous.

The only exceptions to this rule are threads that fit under a more specific forum that can be appropriately posted there - for example, R/C runners in Runes, Miners in Ores and Bars, Log Cutting in Fletching, etc.

I'm leaving RuneScape - I want to make a farewell thread

We cannot allow farewell threads as they often lead to flaming and begging.

I want to compliment specific Mods

Singling out any Moderators for the good or bad is not allowed. We are a team and it is a team effort. If you would like to compliment the Forum Moderator team as a whole, please feel free to use the Compliments Forum.

"Freedom of Speech"

Jagex reserves the right to decide what is allowed or not on the Forums. In the Code of Conduct you will find a list of what can and can not be posted on the Forums.

Trade Hijacking - I want to sell my item on someone else's thread?

Selling your items on another poster's selling thread is not permitted. Also, do not attempt to buy items from people posting on another player's buying thread, as this is also against the rules.

Threads that use the title "Official"

Only Forum Moderators (Jagex Mods too) can make official threads in times of need. Any post with official in the title not sanctioned by a Moderator will not be allowed.

Stretching the Forum

Any users attempting to stretch the Forum page will be banned as this is Bug Manipulation. Please refrain from doing this.

"Do you know me?"

Threads like these are not allowed. They fall under the discussions of the Individual Users rule.

I want to draw on the Forums!

Forum pictures or ASCII text-based pictures outside of the "Bored? Draw #ere" sticky in the Off-Topic Forum, are not allowed. The Forums are for discussions, not drawings. This includes drawings included in your signature. Please only post drawings in the designated thread. If not, these threads will be classed as spam and treated as such.

The only exception to this rule is for drawings placed purely within Clan Forums. This includes Clan Logos, Business Logos and Logo Artist threads, which are to be placed only within the 'Clans Discussion' forums.

"Support the kitty"

These threads encourage users to spam the Forums which violate two RuneScape rules. Again please see the Spam sticky in general for future reference. Please do not include these in your posts.

Tickbox/Checkbox forms

Any posts where users fill out forms of any kind relating to the message a player has posted are not allowed. These posts are insulting and are considered spam.

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### Topics

Certain topics provide no value to the Forums and need to be sent to customer support, others are not within the Spirit of RuneScape.

There are certain topics that must not be posted on the Forums. You will not receive official support for these topics and we do not want the Forums to be overwhelmed with the same types of posts. In particular, these topics are:

- I have been hacked!
- I have been scammed!
- I have been banned!
- Can I post rants?
- Can I be a Moderator?
- I am looking for a Girlfriend/Boyfriend!
- Can I trade Forum signatures?

I have been hacked!

If you have been hacked, you should contact customer support via the RuneScape website and you will receive the help you need.

I have been scammed!

If you have been scammed/tricked out of items you should use the in game abuse report system to report the scammer. We can then take quick and immediate action. Please note that we do not return lost or stolen items.

I have been banned!

Please do not post that you have been banned. If you have been temporarily or permanently banned you should not post about it on the Forums. Please use the correct procedure which is to send in a ban appeal through our customer support section on the RuneScape website.

Can I post rants?

If you want to let off some steam or have a rant about an aspect of RuneScape, then do so in the Rants Forum. For example, even if you have a rant about a particular monster in the game its better suited in the rants Forum as opposed to the monster Forum.

Can I be a Moderator?

Forum Moderators will be selected by Jagex staff only. Please do not ask about becoming a Moderator; requesting to be a Forum Moderator may reduce your chances of being chosen. The best way to be picked by one of our staff is to be a regular quality contributor to the Forums.

Forum Moderators are normal players, not employees, who have been hand picked after they have managed to prove consistently that they have the skills and experience needed for helping us maintain fairness in the Forums.

The best way to maximise your chances of being asked to become a Forum Moderator is to carry on posting in the Forums in accordance with the rules, and being helpful & friendly to other players who are less experienced than yourself. We would also expect any future Forum Moderators to be able to express their opinions clearly.

Keep doing this and the chances of you being selected for consideration as a Forum Moderator will be improved greatly.

I am looking for a Girlfriend/Boyfriend!

Please do not consider these forums as a means for you to find one, by making posts asking for such information or something similar of this nature.

Can I trade Forum signatures?

Forum Signatures are not allowed to be traded for RuneScape items. This breaks Rule 12 and may result in an account being banned.

Rule 12.

RuneScape items must only be exchanged for other items/services within the game. Exchanging RuneScape items for items or other benefits in other online games, real-life money or other real-life benefits is not allowed.

The RuneScape rules are in place to ensure account security and fair play.

Trading Forum Signatures is very dangerous for your account security and makes it very easy for hacking software such as keyloggers to be installed onto your computer.

If you are unsure about the RuneScape rules or want more information on account security, relevant links (Read our rules & Read our security tips) can be found under the Information and Advice section of www.runescape.com.

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### Entertainment / Communications

- Can I talk about other computer games?
- Can I talk about using messenger services?
- Can I talk about music?
- Can I name my website or talk about other websites?

Can I talk about other computer games?

If you want to discuss other games then please remember the following: any post about a game that is considered to be a competitive MMORPG will be removed. Posts about other genres are fine but regular Forum rules apply. There are to be no posts along the lines of, Game X is better than RuneScape.

Can I talk about using messenger services?

Bringing attention to Instant Messaging services is not allowed. Giving out any personal information, contact details, emails, or usernames is strictly forbidden. Posts referring to and giving out this form of information will be removed.

Can I talk about music?

If you want to discuss your tastes in music in the Off-Topic Forums, then please remember the following: any thread that descends into a flame war will have to be removed.

Please remember to read the Off-Topic Forum rules. Each forum has its own rules highlighted in green, at the top of each forum.

Can I name my website or talk about other websites?

As most players will know, there are some websites out there that steal player's passwords which will spoil their enjoyment of the game. We take password security very seriously and have to enforce a rule whereby no websites are advertised on the Forum to protect our users. Do not post any web addresses in the Forums.

It is a breach of the rules to post anything promoting a website in the Forums or in the game. This includes talking about clan websites. As such if you do post up the URL for your clan site you could get banned.

We understand this will cause you inconvenience but please remember that this rule is there to make it impossible for people to send players to scam sites.

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