Forum Rules & Guidelines

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Welcome to the Dipstick Garage community!

To participate in this forum, you must read and agree to the following rules:

 

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1. Respect & Inclusion

• Treat all members with courtesy, kindness, and professionalism.

• No harassment, discrimination, or hate speech will be tolerated.

• All members are welcome regardless of background or experience.

 

2. Stay on Topic

• Post your discussions in the most relevant category.

• Keep replies focused and avoid derailing conversations.

 

3. No Spam or Self-Promotion

• No unsolicited promotions, irrelevant links, or spam posts.

• Promotional content is only allowed in designated areas or with moderator approval.

 

4. No Illegal or Inappropriate Content

• Do not post any illegal, explicit, or unsafe content.

• Respect copyrights, laws, and community standards.

 

5. Respect Privacy

• Do not share private information (yours or others’) without consent.

• Treat all forum content as publicly visible.

 

6. Constructive Participation

• Debate ideas, not people.

• Avoid trolling, inflammatory comments, or attacking other members.

 

7. Moderator Authority

• Moderators may edit or remove content and take appropriate action when needed.

• Contact the admin privately for moderation disputes — do not argue publicly.

 

8. Account Responsibility

• You are responsible for all activity on your account.

• Do not impersonate others or create multiple identities.

 

9. Report Issues

• Use the Report button or contact a moderator if you see rule violations.

• Avoid public shaming — let moderators handle it.

 

10. Changes to the Rules

• These rules may be updated. By continuing to use the forum, you accept the changes.

• We’ll notify you of major updates when possible.