Before posting a thread, please require the correct knowledge before doing it.
Here's a copy of the Forums rules:
1. All General Rules apply: All General Rules previously stated apply when you are on our forums.
2. Do not multipost: Posting more than one post in a row is not allowed since it makes it take longer for others to view posts below yours.
- If there is an update to a topic, and no one has yet mentioned it, you are allowed to post more than once in a row.
- We have an edit button for a reason, please use that instead of multiposting.
- We understand that accidents happen sometimes, so don’t worry about being in trouble for multiposting the same message due to phone/internet issues.
3. Do not replicate or repost a thread: It is very irritating having to respond with the same response to multiple threads about the same thing.
- Please use the search function to see if a topic have already been posted before you post a thread. Previous threads might have already answered/responded to the thread you plan on posting.
- If a previous thread has been locked or deleted for a reason, do not bring it back up. If you are curious about why a thread was locked or deleted, ask a moderator.
4. Do not grave-dig/necropost: Posting on old threads that serve no purpose is unnecessary and gives people unneeded alerts.
- If a thread has gone one month without any new posts, it is considered old and posting on it will be considered necroposting.
- If the thread is still relevant and important, necroposting on it is allowed.
- If the thread has a new update, necroposting on it is allowed.
5. Do not post pointless threads/posts: Threads/posts that serve no purpose other than spamming and starting arguments are not allowed.
6. Do not frequently bump threads: You may only bump a thread once every 24 hours.
- If a staff member feels that the bump is pointless, it will be removed.
7. Post in the correct section: To make things easier to navigate around, we need members to post in the correct section.
- Post threads about map discussion help in the "Map Downloads and Discussions" section
- Post threads asking for help in the "General Support" section
- Post threads suggesting a feature in the "Feature Suggestions" section
8. Do not repost a post or thread that has been deleted: Threads are deleted for a reason.
- If you are unsure of the reason, message a staff member privately.
- If you cannot find your thread and are unsure if it was deleted or not, message a staff member for assistance.
9. Keep private conversations and issues kept private: If it doesn’t involve majority of the community, than it shouldn’t be posted in public for everyone to see.
10. Offensive, pornographic, and sexual material is not allowed: Whether it's swastikas or lingerie models, such content is not allowed on our forums. If a moderator does not feel like the content is PG-13 and would not be appropriate for children to see, then it will be removed. All incidents are taken on a case-by-case basis, but the decision made is final.
Interest of knowing all-around rules? Check the rules thread:
http://www.minecraftsurvivalgames.com/threads/mcsg-updated-rules-version-3-0.12254/