By using this forum, you agree to follow the rules below.
1. Staff Authority
Our Staff team exists to maintain a safe and enjoyable community.
Staff may:
- Edit, move, lock, or delete posts and topics
- Issue warnings
- Temporarily suspend or permanently ban accounts
- Remove content that violates guidelines
2. Moderation & Enforcement
Moderation is handled case-by-case.
We use a progressive discipline system when appropriate:
- Level 1 – Official Warning
- Level 2 – 24 Hour Suspension
- Level 3 – 3 Day Suspension
- Level 4 – 7 Day Suspension
- Level 5 – Extended Suspension (Up to 8 Weeks)
- Level 6 – Permanent Ban
Warnings are not automatically removed and are reviewed at Staff discretion.
3. Respect & Conduct
Be respectful. Always.
The following are strictly prohibited:
- Harassment, bullying, or targeted attacks
- Hate speech or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability
- Threats or intimidation
- Doxxing or sharing private information
- Encouraging self-harm or violence
4. Content Standards
Content posted must:
- Be legal
- Be relevant to the section
- Be understandable and readable
- Avoid excessive formatting (all caps, full bold posts, unreadable colors, etc.)
- Pornographic or sexually explicit material
- Pirated content or “warez”
- Links to illegal downloads
- Graphic real-world violence
- Malware or malicious links
5. Posting Guidelines
Before creating a new topic:
- Use search to avoid duplicates
- Post in the correct section
- Stay on topic
Double posting is discouraged — please use the edit function unless a significant amount of time has passed.
Spam, flooding, or posting meaningless content (emoji-only replies, one-word bumps, etc.) may result in moderation.
6. Advertising & Promotion
Advertising, self-promotion, referral links, or commercial solicitation is not allowed without Staff approval.
Unsolicited advertising, promotion, or solicitation—whether posted publicly or sent through private messages—is strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary action.
7. Private Messaging
The private messaging system is a privilege and should be used responsibly. All forum rules also apply to private messages.
Private messages are not routinely monitored by Staff. However, if a message is reported or otherwise brought to the administrator’s attention, relevant messages may be reviewed when reasonably necessary to investigate a possible rule violation, protect members, or maintain the security of the website. A message is not exempt from the forum rules simply because it was sent privately.
If you receive an abusive, suspicious, or otherwise prohibited message, please report it to Staff.
8. Reputation / Karma System
Reputation features should be used responsibly.
Abusing karma/reputation tools to target, harass, or manipulate another member is not permitted.
9. Privacy & Data
We respect user privacy.
Information collected during registration is used solely for account and community functionality. We do not sell personal data.
Users are responsible for protecting their own personal information. Do not share sensitive information publicly.
10. Illegal Activity
While Mafia Scene centers around fictional criminal themes in gaming, real-world criminal activity is not tolerated.
Any attempt to use this platform for illegal purposes will result in permanent removal and may be reported to appropriate authorities.
11. Final Notes
These guidelines may be updated at any time to reflect evolving community standards.
By participating in Mafia Scene, you agree to follow these rules and contribute positively to the community.
Let’s keep the streets fun — but civilized.
