[ddcp1995]

This guide is a must-read for every new user indeed. So many people would avoid getting banned if they just read this tutorial!!!

[henrywagner]

Leeching (excessively taking without contributing) and spamming (sending unwanted, irrelevant content) can harm SEO, credibility, and community engagement. Here’s how to avoid both:

✅ 1. Preventing Leeching:

Engage & Give Back – Contribute valuable content, not just take.

Use Proper Attribution – Credit sources when using external content.

Limit Free Resources – Implement fair usage policies for downloads or APIs.

✅ 2. Avoiding Spamming:

Quality Over Quantity – Post relevant, high-value content.

Respect Community Rules – Follow guidelines in forums & groups.

No Link Dumping – Provide context when sharing links.

By focusing on ethical engagement, you build trust and long-term value. Have you faced issues with leeching or spamming? Let’s discuss!

[22xans]

I was wondering what really counts as leeching or spamming as the description was pretty vague. its a lot easier to spot than it seems, good thread

[omalicha]

thanks for the guide it was helpful we the new members

[Marlboro92]

A Guide to Contributing to BreachForums

Hello everyone!

Welcome to BreachForums! Whether you're a new member or a seasoned participant, it's crucial to understand how to interact respectfully and constructively within our community. This thread will provide guidelines on how to avoid being labeled as a leecher or spammer and offer tips on contributing positively to our forum.

First of all, let's understand what a Leecher or a Spammer is and differences between these two.

•  What is Leeching?
  Leeching refers to the act of taking resources, information, or help from the community without giving anything back. This behavior can be detrimental to the health of the forum as it relies on mutual support and sharing.
  

Here are some examples of leechers.



As you can see people in these screenshots are just saying their thanks. That means they didn't even read the thread and are just going to take resources for themselves without even informing. You shouldn't be like this!

• What is Spamming?
  Spamming is the act of posting irrelevant or repetitive messages, advertisements, or links with little regard for the forum's purpose. This disrupts the flow of discussion and can be very frustrating for other members.
  

Here are some examples of spammers.

As you can see people in these screenshots are mostly repeating things and just typing things like "gdahahea". You shouldn't be like this!

How you can avoid Leeching?

1. Engage Actively: Participate in discussions by asking questions, providing answers, and sharing your experiences.
   
2. Share Resources: If you have useful information, tools, or resources, share them with the community.
   
3. Give Feedback: When you use someone else’s contribution, provide feedback and don't just say thank you!
   
4. Contribute Creatively: Create new threads with valuable content, whether it’s tutorials, guides, or interesting discussions.
   

How you can avoid Spamming?

1. Stay on Topic: Ensure your posts are relevant to the discussion. Off-topic posts can derail conversations.
   
2. Avoid Repetition: Do not post the same message multiple times. If you have additional thoughts, edit your original post or wait for a response.
   
3. Quality Over Quantity: Focus on making meaningful contributions rather than flooding the forum with numerous low-quality posts.
   
4. Respect Community Rules: Adhere to the forum’s rules regarding advertising and self-promotion. Use designated areas if you need to promote something.
   

How to contribute to BreachForums positively?

1. Be Respectful: Treat other members with respect. Constructive criticism is welcome, but personal attacks are not.
   
2. Support New Members: Help newcomers by answering their questions and guiding them through the forum.
   
3. Report Issues: If you see spam or inappropriate content, report it to the moderators. This helps maintain the quality of the forum.
   
4. Stay Updated: Regularly check for updates to the forum rules and guidelines to ensure you’re in compliance.
   

By avoiding leeching and spamming, and focusing on making meaningful contributions, you help create a vibrant and supportive community. Thank you for being a part of BreachForums and for your efforts to keep it a great place for everyone!

I didn't know about "Leeching" but some posts requires reply to see the content thats what makes me write such comments but I will try do it better

[Krass]

I didn't know about "Leeching" but some posts requires reply to see the content thats what makes me write such comments but I will try do it better

what is the purpose of this anyways? seems this system encourages leeching and spamming. just sayin

[Intent]

A Guide to Contributing to BreachForums

Hello everyone!

Welcome to BreachForums! Whether you're a new member or a seasoned participant, it's crucial to understand how to interact respectfully and constructively within our community. This thread will provide guidelines on how to avoid being labeled as a leecher or spammer and offer tips on contributing positively to our forum.

First of all, let's understand what a Leecher or a Spammer is and differences between these two.

•  What is Leeching?
  Leeching refers to the act of taking resources, information, or help from the community without giving anything back. This behavior can be detrimental to the health of the forum as it relies on mutual support and sharing.
  

Here are some examples of leechers.



As you can see people in these screenshots are just saying their thanks. That means they didn't even read the thread and are just going to take resources for themselves without even informing. You shouldn't be like this!

• What is Spamming?
  Spamming is the act of posting irrelevant or repetitive messages, advertisements, or links with little regard for the forum's purpose. This disrupts the flow of discussion and can be very frustrating for other members.
  

Here are some examples of spammers.

As you can see people in these screenshots are mostly repeating things and just typing things like "gdahahea". You shouldn't be like this!

How you can avoid Leeching?

1. Engage Actively: Participate in discussions by asking questions, providing answers, and sharing your experiences.
   
2. Share Resources: If you have useful information, tools, or resources, share them with the community.
   
3. Give Feedback: When you use someone else’s contribution, provide feedback and don't just say thank you!
   
4. Contribute Creatively: Create new threads with valuable content, whether it’s tutorials, guides, or interesting discussions.
   

How you can avoid Spamming?

1. Stay on Topic: Ensure your posts are relevant to the discussion. Off-topic posts can derail conversations.
   
2. Avoid Repetition: Do not post the same message multiple times. If you have additional thoughts, edit your original post or wait for a response.
   
3. Quality Over Quantity: Focus on making meaningful contributions rather than flooding the forum with numerous low-quality posts.
   
4. Respect Community Rules: Adhere to the forum’s rules regarding advertising and self-promotion. Use designated areas if you need to promote something.
   

How to contribute to BreachForums positively?

1. Be Respectful: Treat other members with respect. Constructive criticism is welcome, but personal attacks are not.
   
2. Support New Members: Help newcomers by answering their questions and guiding them through the forum.
   
3. Report Issues: If you see spam or inappropriate content, report it to the moderators. This helps maintain the quality of the forum.
   
4. Stay Updated: Regularly check for updates to the forum rules and guidelines to ensure you’re in compliance.
   

By avoiding leeching and spamming, and focusing on making meaningful contributions, you help create a vibrant and supportive community. Thank you for being a part of BreachForums and for your efforts to keep it a great place for everyone!

Read partially and agree for the most part but it's hard to engage when someones entire thread is hidden. These rules should apply mutually, you shouldn't be able to just hide the majority of your thread since 1) how can users comment on a thread they haven't read and 2) it is equally shitty on op's end since they are obviously rep and bump farming. Instead of this format, only certain critical info should be hidden like software name for instance so that users can actually read the thread and engage whilst still being incentivised to like and or reply for that bit of critical info. Allot of these threads are really shitty and seem like copypasta posted by bots but you never know this until you first reply which is pretty annoying and got me a day ban when I first opened my account since I didn't know any better.