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PST Site Rules *Updated November 11th, 2020*


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Last Update: November 11, 2020

 

Welcome to PlayStationTrophies.org!

Every trophy counts

 

All members should review both the Rules & the Beginner's Guide periodically. Info for virtually every site feature is readily available if you take the time to search.

 

PST is a community based on gaming first. Therefore, comments, discussions, debates and/or arguments that are political, religious, and/or gender based are at the staff's discretion. Staff have wide discretion to interpret member actions/activities. All areas of the site are subject to moderation.

 

 

General Rules

 

1. Usernames

 

  • One (1) account per person. Anyone creating additional accounts will be infracted/banned.
  • Offensive usernames are not permitted. This also goes for usernames like Admin or PSTStaff, etc.
  • PST doesn't have a character limit for usernames. Generally, the 16 character limit for PSN IDs is used as a guideline. The staff may ask you to modify a username that is longer than that.

 

2. Posting

 

  • Search before posting!
  • Thread hijacking, or going extremely off-topic, is not tolerated.
  • If you create a thread or submit a post in the wrong section it will be moved, locked or deleted depending on the contents of the thread/post.
  • If you have nothing constructive to add please don’t post. Refrain from replies such as; "I agree", "Cool story bro", "Thanks!", annoying meme images, etc.
  • Unpaid advertisements are not permitted. Contact the staff if you would like to properly advertise your product or website on PST.
  • Images or links to nudity and porn are not permitted.
  • Spamming is not tolerated.
  • Make use of the EDIT or MULTI QUOTE button. Avoid double, triple, or multi-posting.
  • Bumping old threads is not tolerated. Please look at the date stamp on the original post (OP). If the OP was made over 6 months ago chances are the member who made the post has already gotten the answer they were looking for.
  • Please refrain from swearing excessively as we have younger members on the forum. The occasional swear word is fine.
  • Posts must be made in English. We understand English is not everyone’s first language, but we cannot properly moderate posts not in English. Posts in other languages may be deleted and threads locked. Avoid posting in l337 or txt. Posts made using. a. period. after. every. word. or Using A Capital Letter For Every Word or WRITTEN IN CAPSLOCK are also frowned upon (it hurts our brains).
  • Asking for donations/compensation is not allowed. This includes offering to help users earn trophies, or other forms of work.
  • Also, offering monetary compensation for help obtaining trophies or otherwise is not allowed. The site can't be held responsible for unapproved transactions advertised by members & are generally not allowed.
  • Fundraisers are sometimes allowed with prior permission. PM a staff member if you have a fundraiser you would like to share.
  • Posting jailbreaking methods, instructions or video is not permitted. Discussions about the moralities, legalities, and consequences of jailbreaking and hacks are fine, as are discussions on how to un-jailbreak a system.
  • Referral links of any kind will be removed without notice.
  • Game Sharing & Game Trading are not permitted.
  • Account Sharing (PSN or PST) is not permitted.
  • Posting Account information, Game Saves, and Game Hacks is not permitted. We understand there are some "legit" tools for modifying save files (Xploder, Game Genie, etc), but discussion of these tools and ways to modify saves are generally not permitted and best left for some other site.
  • We no longer allow users to post video trophy guides without substance. If you post a video trophy guide but offer no other content outside of the video, your thread will be removed.
  • PST follows the Terms of Service (ToS) and End User License Agreement (EULA) outlined by Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE). If Sony doesn't allow it, we probably don't either.

 

3. Behavior

 

  • Disruptive behavior anywhere on the site is not permitted.
  • Do not act in a manner that might be considered abusive towards another member.
  • Cyber-bullying and/or insulting members is not tolerated.
  • Calling out a member of the PSN/PST community because of a bad boosting session is not permitted. Remember, PST cannot be held accountable for anything that happens off site. Don't bring it back to the forums.
  • No flaming.
  • Respect the staff. We are not here to satisfy our massive egos, we are unpaid volunteers. If we ask you to do something please follow through on the matter. If you feel you have been treated unfairly we will listen to what you have to say. Please use a PM to contact us.
  • All members are to be treated equally with dignity and respect.

 

4. Playing Mod

 

  • Do not play Moderator. For example, please do not reply to a post with "This thread will be locked".
  • Use the REPORT button to report offensive posts and threads. This button has many uses. It can also be used to report Boosting, Visitor Messages, Private Messages, or to request a thread lock.
    See: Proper Use of the Report Button
  • If you are in doubt about whether to report an incident or not, please report it. You won't get into trouble.
  • Please avoid using the :locked: smiley. This is meant for staff use.

 

5. Boosting Threads

 

  • Use the designated Trophy Boosting threads to boost trophies. Most games have one. Typically they are named "Trophy Boosting Thread", and are stickied. Some individual trophies have been given their own threads. Two examples are the LBP 'Create' Trophy Boosting Thread and the ModNation Download 4 Download Thread.
  • There are also some Non-Trophy Boosting threads. Use these threads to find friends when you want to level up or need help and trophies aren't involved.
  • Boosting threads aren't necessarily created by staff, but will always be stickied and located at the top of a game's forum.
  • Members are allowed to create Boosting Threads, but staff always has final say.
  • All other boosting threads, such as "Please help me with..." or "I just need one person..." will be closed & the request will be edited out of your post.
  • Offsite boosting links or posts will be removed and/or deleted.

 

6. Spoiler Tags

 

  • Use spoiler tags if a key plot point is being discussed. If in doubt use spoiler tags.
  • Putting *SPOILERS* in your thread title is nice, but use of spoiler tags within a thread is mandatory, regardless of the thread title.
  • Failure to use spoiler tags on new releases will result in an immediate 3 day ban.
  • Some games have spoiler tag free zones. Please use these designated areas to openly discuss key plot points of a game. Spoiler tag free zones are always labeled "Story Discussion Thread *MASSIVE SPOILERS INSIDE*" and will be stickied.
  • If you feel a game needs a spoiler tag free thread do not create one on your own. Request one by sending a PM to the staff. See: Spoiler Tags

 

7. Signatures

 

  • Signatures are limited to 300 pixels in height. See: Signature Guide
  • Trophy cards with links MUST direct to the user's trophy profile at the site advertised on the card. Other embedded links are considered advertising and will be removed without notice.
  • All graphics, text, banners, quotes, spoiler tags and trophy cards need to fit in this box;

 

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8. Bargain Bin

 

  • The Bargain Bin forum is for selling games and gaming peripherals only. Please read the rules before posting there. Trading or requesting games is not allowed.

 

9. Visitor Messages (VM), Private Messages (PM), Social Groups (SG) and Comments

 

  • These areas are an extension of the forum, therefore all rules that apply to the main forum apply to these areas too. Using a VM, PM or SG to flame or insult a member is not tolerated. This also includes comments posted to articles/trophies on the Main (Home) page. The REPORT button should be used if available. If there is no REPORT button, contact the Staff via PM. Remember, all areas of the site are subject to moderation, not just the forums.

 

10. Trophy Guides & Road Maps

 

11. Clans

 

  • Please do not create PST clans. We have several clans on the site. If you are interested in joining one, please see clan central. If you are interested in running a clan, please PM a moderator.a

 

 

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Again, please check back often for updates and changes to this section. If you need any clarification regarding any of the rules please contact the staff.

Edited by Slamma
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