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. The post text should be consistent with regard to "normal writing". It should not contain excessive UPPERCASE letters, as it seems like shouting. It should also not have excessive punctuation marks (????) or emoticons, large or small coloured text, etc.

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. Any member violating policies and shall be asked to edit their profile and change it in accordance with the above mentioned rules. Further delay in taking action from the member's side will lead to removal of the avatar/signature from the user's profile within 48 hours (from first notification) and a warning, depending upon the intensity of violation. Consistent violation may result in the user losing their avatar/signature privileges.

. Forum staff are exempted from policies and as they devote their valuable time in managing various aspects of the forum.

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