Guidelines
Community Guidelines
Empirekicking community guidelines apply across the forums, website and Twitch stream. These guidelines are here to help keep the community friendly, respectful and organised for everyone taking part in discussions, streams and other community activities.
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Respect
Keep it friendly, even when you disagree.
- Treat all members with respect.
- Harassment, hate speech, discrimination or personal attacks are not allowed.
- Healthy discussion and different opinions are welcome.
No Trolling or Drama
No baiting, no derailments, no chaos-for-fun.
- Do not intentionally provoke arguments.
- Do not derail discussions or create unnecessary drama.
- Repeated disruptive behaviour may result in moderation.
Spam & Promotion
Share responsibly — don’t flood the place.
- Do not spam posts, messages or links.
- Excessive advertising or unrelated promotions may be removed.
- Self-promotion should stay within appropriate sections.
Post in the Correct Sections
Help keep things tidy and easy to find.
- Post topics in the most appropriate forum section.
- Keep discussions relevant to the topic of each board.
Content Rules
The following content is not allowed:
- Illegal material
- Pirated software or downloads
- Malware or scam links
- Explicit or inappropriate content
Content that could harm the community or violate platform policies will be removed. Members should ensure anything they share is safe and appropriate for the community.
Privacy
Protect yourself and others.
- Do not share personal information about others.
- Do not post private conversations without permission.
Moderation
Mods are here to keep things fair and calm.
- Follow moderator instructions.
- Do not argue moderation publicly.
Enforcement
Actions depend on severity and repeated behaviour.
Breaking the guidelines may result in:
- Post or content removal
- Warnings
- Temporary suspensions
- Permanent bans
These guidelines may be updated as the community grows.