RULES RULES RULES RULES RULES + INFO [updated March 13th, 2025]

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  • @AlwaysSkint said: a (rough) translation

    Great suggestion, that would definitely help everyone

    yabs daddy

  • Dear overlords, could you please consider adding WebP support to LES? (getting a 'File format is not allowed' error while trying to embed one in a post right now)

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  • @chimichurri said:
    Dear overlords, could you please consider adding WebP support to LES? (getting a 'File format is not allowed' error while trying to embed one in a post right now)

    I'll take a look through the config settings and see if it can easily be added to the image embed stuff. In the meantime, you can embed it if you host the file elsewhere and use image markdown:

    ![](https://www.gstatic.com/webp/gallery/1.webp)
    

    yabs daddy

  • I have a request for Mods/ Admins

    New sign ups should have a waiting period say 3 days before they can reply to a thread, and 7 days before they can start a new discussion.- especiallly when there are swarms of registrations.

    Otherwise this place will get as toxic as the OGF in time. By then it might be too late.

    Thank you

  • DPDP OG
    edited September 2022

    @vyas said:
    I have a request for Mods/ Admins

    New sign ups should have a waiting period say 3 days before they can reply to a thread, and 7 days before they can start a new discussion.- especiallly when there are swarms of registrations.

    Otherwise this place will get as toxic as the OGF in time. By then it might be too late.

    Thank you

    "Toxic" / "toxicity" is a behavior issue.

    If someone toxic joins, putting a timer on comments and discussion creation just delays interaction and is not going to change someone's toxic behavior.

    At the end of the day, or in time, they're still that same toxic person that joined 3 or 7 days ago :smiley:

    Just my 2 cents.

    "The imitator dooms himself to hopeless mediocrity." — Ralph Waldo Emerson

  • @TheDP said:

    @vyas said:
    I have a request for Mods/ Admins

    New sign ups should have a waiting period say 3 days before they can reply to a thread, and 7 days before they can start a new discussion.- especiallly when there are swarms of registrations.

    Otherwise this place will get as toxic as the OGF in time. By then it might be too late.

    Thank you

    "Toxic" / "toxicity" is a behavior issue.

    If someone toxic joins, putting a timer on comments and discussion creation just delays interaction and is not going to change someone's toxic behavior.

    At the end of the day, or in time, they're still that same toxic person that joined 3 or 7 days ago :smiley:

    Just my 2 cents.

    Fair point

    My inclination was more towards users who sign up to spam, or “one hit wonders” who post, release some toxic fumes in a short burst, then hibernate.

    Limiting the ability to spew venom might limit toxicity.

    In Sustainability, one if the oft repeated mantras is
    “Solution to Pollution is dilution”.

    Dilute the timeline and pollution becomes less toxic..
    In other words,
    Delay or limit, not avoid.

  • @vyas said: My inclination was more towards users who sign up to spam, or “one hit wonders” who post, release some toxic fumes in a short burst, then hibernate.

    If it's for spam (especially bots) then it might be able to help reduce it.

    I haven't noticed but do we get spammed a lot here to begin with?

    "The imitator dooms himself to hopeless mediocrity." — Ralph Waldo Emerson

  • MichaelCeeMichaelCee ModeratorProviderOG Cymru

    AFAIK, there is a manual approval process at the moment (not to say it is or isn't an in-depth evaluation).

    @TheDP said: I haven't noticed but do we get spammed a lot here to begin with?

    Sometimes yeah, but @bikegremlin is usually faster than me

  • Yeah, wouldn't call spamming frequent, but then again, everytime it happens, I think:
    I should propose we set every new account to have their first X posts manually approved before being published.

    That, combined with an obligatory post in "introductions" section usually reduces the spammers/trolls to the most persistent (the best of the best :) ). Though it's not 100% spam proof (nothing is nowadays).

    But, it's extra hassle for the normal members joining (and for the mods). So, a trade-off, as most other choices.

    Again - for now, spam is not very frequent (and when it happens, LESbians flag & report stuff promptly). Especially considering the topic of this forum.

    Now, ho wants to buy some Bitcoin, ey?

    :)

  • @LEST-BOT said:
    Domains must have been registered for a minimum of 60 days.

    I get the reason behind the other rules but what is the reason for this? A week old domain name is just as valid as a 2 month old domain name (in every technical/non-technical aspect). I don't get it.

  • @AndrewL64 said: A week old domain name is just as valid as a 2 month old domain name (in every technical/non-technical aspect). I don't get it.

    Right, but you can't transfer out a week-old domain.

    "The imitator dooms himself to hopeless mediocrity." — Ralph Waldo Emerson

  • @TheDP said:
    Right, but you can't transfer out a week-old domain.

    Oh, my bad lol I completely forgot about the transfer period.

  • Hi everyone, I came here from LowEndTalk and wanna say thank for everything here especially for these "instructions" on how to accessing the "Night" theming.

    You can change your theme between Night and Day under your profile/edit profile to work best for your eyes/device, bugs exist, please report them in the bug reports thread.

    So I can read more easily.

  • AmadexAmadex Provider root.hr

    Is it possible to sell domains without an auction?

  • MichaelCeeMichaelCee ModeratorProviderOG Cymru
    edited October 2022

    @Amadex said:
    Is it possible to sell domains without an auction?

    @Rules said:
    Maximum starting bid is $7 or you can specify a BIN price (not both)

    So you can do a BIN

  • @Amadex said:
    Is it possible to sell domains without an auction?

    Make them all $7 - I like your style 😝

  • I'd like to publicly thank @FrankZ for stepping in and volunteering to help with forum moderation.

  • vyasvyas OG
    edited October 2022

    @bikegremlin said:
    I'd like to publicly thank @FrankZ for stepping in and volunteering to help with forum moderation.

    >

    Careful all now!

    The new mod will kick you off the the Bus if you misbehaved

  • Awesome to see FrankZ as mod. I miss our banter on the OGF Virmach thread but I think we do have another thread shaping up here.

  • Thanks for volunteering to clean up the messes we leave ❤️

  • What do y'all think about adding a higher price ceiling for VDS

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  • @skorupion said:
    What do y'all think about adding a higher price ceiling for VDS

    No.
    Provider would be selling 2008-era dedicated core for ridiculous price.

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  • @yoursunny said:

    @skorupion said:
    What do y'all think about adding a higher price ceiling for VDS

    No.
    Provider would be selling 2008-era dedicated core for ridiculous price.

    Do these even exist nowadays?

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  • DewlanceDewlance ProviderOG
    edited November 2022

    Maximum price should be recurring?

    For Example:
    Plan: Shared
    Price: $3/mo for the first 12 months then $11/mo.

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  • @Dewlance said:
    Maximum price should be recurring?

    For Example:
    Plan: Shared
    Price: $3/mo for the first 12 months then $11/mo.

    Prices are not required to be recurring. Though, nobody likes non-recurring offers ;)

    yabs daddy

  • FrankZFrankZ ModeratorOG

    Price limit rules are suspended for offer posts between Nov 25, 2022 and Nov 28, 2022 in the spirit of BF/CM.

  • vyasvyas OG
    edited November 2022

    Moved to cest pit since it is a suggestion

  • Can anybody explain what is OG tag?

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  • @Flying_Chinaman said:
    Can anybody explain what is OG tag?

    It can be whatever you want it to be.

    For me it was, and is, Official Groupie :smiley:

    "The imitator dooms himself to hopeless mediocrity." — Ralph Waldo Emerson

  • @Flying_Chinaman said:
    Can anybody explain what is OG tag?

    • Oblivious Gimp
    • Oral Gangrene
    • Old Git
  • Original Gansta

    The Yeti has left the building.

  • FrankZFrankZ ModeratorOG

    On Dec 1st, 2022 the following rule was added to: How to get a Hosting Provider or Services Provider tag:

    The member requesting a Hosting Provider tag must be of legal age to make contractual obligations in their country of residence.

  • @FrankZ said:

    On Dec 1st, 2022 the following rule was added to: How to get a Hosting Provider or Services Provider tag:

    The member requesting a Hosting Provider tag must be of legal age to make contractual obligations in their country of residence.

    No more teen hosteses!?

  • @FrankZ said:

    On Dec 1st, 2022 the following rule was added to: How to get a Hosting Provider or Services Provider tag:

    The member requesting a Hosting Provider tag must be of legal age to make contractual obligations in their country of residence.

    Did @Otus9051 or @skorupion attempt to request a provider tag?

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  • @yoursunny said:

    @FrankZ said:

    On Dec 1st, 2022 the following rule was added to: How to get a Hosting Provider or Services Provider tag:

    The member requesting a Hosting Provider tag must be of legal age to make contractual obligations in their country of residence.

    Did @Otus9051 or @skorupion attempt to request a provider tag?

    Did it before the 1st so no problem

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  • @skorupion said:

    @yoursunny said:

    @FrankZ said:

    On Dec 1st, 2022 the following rule was added to: How to get a Hosting Provider or Services Provider tag:

    The member requesting a Hosting Provider tag must be of legal age to make contractual obligations in their country of residence.

    Did @Otus9051 or @skorupion attempt to request a provider tag?

    Did it before the 1st so no problem

    If you’re not of legal age to make contractual obligations there is most definitely a problem.

  • MichaelCeeMichaelCee ModeratorProviderOG Cymru

    @Nekki said: If you’re not of legal age to make contractual obligations there is most definitely a problem.

    Idk how to view the situation personally. They're the legal age to register a company in the UK, where is the line drawn?

  • @MichaelCee said:

    @Nekki said: If you’re not of legal age to make contractual obligations there is most definitely a problem.

    Idk how to view the situation personally. They're the legal age to register a company in the UK, where is the line drawn?

    Well, preferably on a glass table. :)

  • @MichaelCee said:

    @Nekki said: If you’re not of legal age to make contractual obligations there is most definitely a problem.

    Idk how to view the situation personally. They're the legal age to register a company in the UK, where is the line drawn?

    As per the rule, I guess - legal age to form a contract in their own country so we can call Interpol when they steal our money.

  • FrankZFrankZ ModeratorOG
    edited December 2022

    @Nekki said:

    @MichaelCee said:

    @Nekki said: If you’re not of legal age to make contractual obligations there is most definitely a problem.

    Idk how to view the situation personally. They're the legal age to register a company in the UK, where is the line drawn?

    As per the rule, I guess - legal age to form a contract in their own country so we can call Interpol when they steal our money.

    IMO If a person is of legal age to register, or be listed as an officer of a company, one can expect that the country in question considers them of legal age to make contractual obligations.

    I listed the date the rule went into effect in my above comment as a janitorial duty so that it was clear that only members requesting a hosting provider tag after Dec 1st, 2022 would be effected by that rule.

  • Hey Guys,
    How are you all. I am Ritik From textrahost.
    I am new here, and we are run an hosting company from more than 3 years old.
    we are ISO 9001:2015 certified, also we have Registered GST number.

    Is their need any Permission to post an Hosting or vps offer here ?
    If need than how can I apply for it ?
    Please guide me.

    Thank you!

  • @Textrahost said:
    Hey Guys,
    How are you all. I am Ritik From textrahost.
    I am new here, and we are run an hosting company from more than 3 years old.
    we are ISO 9001:2015 certified, also we have Registered GST number.

    Is their need any Permission to post an Hosting or vps offer here ?
    If need than how can I apply for it ?
    Please guide me.

    Thank you!

    Maybe try reading the very first post in this thread?

  • @Textrahost said:
    Hey Guys,
    How are you all. I am Ritik From textrahost.
    I am new here, and we are run an hosting company from more than 3 years old.
    we are ISO 9001:2015 certified, also we have Registered GST number.

    Is their need any Permission to post an Hosting or vps offer here ?
    If need than how can I apply for it ?
    Please guide me.

    Thank you!

    Hi Riki,

    It’s easy to get permission to post an offer! I just need a payment of $200 in Bitcoin and the ability to post offers will be unlocked! PM me for more details.

  • ISO 9000 certification seems to be cheap these days.

    DM us for private tracker invite.

  • FrankZFrankZ ModeratorOG
    edited January 2023

    Rule adjustment under Rules for posting offers: made Jan 30th, 2023 to clear up any ambiguity.

    From:

    The dedicated server setup fee can be a maximum of 1 month equivalent of server cost, only providers that have been established for 3+ years may charge a setup fee on dedicated servers.

    To:

    Setup fees are not allowed on any service other than dedicated servers. The dedicated server setup fee can be a maximum of 1 month equivalent of server cost, only providers that have been established for 3+ years may charge a setup fee on dedicated servers.

  • @FrankZ said:
    Rule adjustment under Rules for posting offers: made Jan 30th, 2023 to clear up any ambiguity.

    Thread title is still updated December 1st, 2022.

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  • FrankZFrankZ ModeratorOG
    edited February 2023

    Temporary provider maximum price and posting limit rule waiver added.

    Maximum price and posting limit rules will not apply on February 14th, 2023 (GMT)


    EDIT February 15th:
    Temporary provider maximum price and posting limit rule waiver removed.
    Offers placed on February 14th, 2023 are still valid and do not count toward posting limit rules.

  • @FrankZ said:
    Temporary provider maximum price and posting limit rule waiver added.

    Maximum price and posting limit rules will not apply on February 14th, 2023 (GMT)

    :)

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  • @FrankZ said:

    On Dec 1st, 2022 the following rule was added to: How to get a Hosting Provider or Services Provider tag:

    The member requesting a Hosting Provider tag must be of legal age to make contractual obligations in their country of residence.

    Only 12 more years and I can apply! Yaaaaay

  • As seen from the case of Stromonic:

    https://lowendspirit.com/discussion/5655/stromonic-now-requires-all-client-accounts-to-be-verified-or-suspension-of-services-may-result#latest

    Hosts must state if they require KYC (passport, bill proving address etc.) when selling their products. After paying, customers shouldn't be bombarded, without prior notice, with KYC threat (if not, your service will be suspended).

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