MSDN Community Rules & Guidelines

1. Be Respectful and Courteous

Treat all members with respect. Harassment, discrimination, personal attacks, or any form of offensive behavior will not be tolerated. Disagreements are natural, but they should be handled constructively and professionally.

2. Stay On Topic

Discussions should be relevant to Microsoft technologies, developer tools, and the broader software development community. Off-topic posts may be removed or moved to appropriate forums.

3. Provide Value and Quality Content

Share your knowledge, ask thoughtful questions, and contribute helpful responses. Avoid spam, excessive self-promotion, or posting irrelevant links. When sharing code, please ensure it is well-formatted and explained.

Example of good code sharing:

function greet(name) {
  console.log(`Hello, ${name}!`);
}
greet("World");
            

4. No Spam or Unauthorized Advertising

Do not post unsolicited commercial content, advertisements, or repetitive promotional messages. Limited, relevant self-promotion might be acceptable in specific contexts (e.g., sharing a personal project that directly relates to a discussion), but clear advertising is prohibited.

5. Protect Privacy

Do not share private or confidential information of yourself or others. This includes personal contact details, account information, or any proprietary data without explicit permission.

6. Follow Copyright and Intellectual Property Laws

Only share content that you have the right to share. Respect copyright and intellectual property laws. Do not post pirated software, illegal content, or links to such material.

7. Use Clear and Concise Language

When posting, use clear language and appropriate grammar. This helps ensure your message is understood by a wider audience. If posting in a language other than English, please try to provide an English translation or indicate the language clearly.

8. Report Violations

If you encounter any content or behavior that violates these rules, please report it to the moderators immediately. Your cooperation helps us maintain a healthy community.

9. Moderation and Enforcement

The community moderators reserve the right to edit, move, or remove any content and to suspend or ban users who violate these rules. Decisions made by moderators are final.