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Remove specific fora guidelines from CoC 

code-of-conduct.md:
Remove the specific fora guidelines from the Code of Conduct, as they
are technical guidelines, which will be maintained outside of the Terms
of Service on the Arch Wiki
(https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/General_guidelines).
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from the disorder and other oppressive, harmful and negative consequences of a more chaotic
approach.
## Specific fora guidelines
In addition to the [common code](#code-of-conduct), each of the fora has its own specific
guidelines summarized in the following subsections.
### Forums
Guidelines specific to the [Arch forums](https://bbs.archlinux.org/).
#### How to post
- Choose clear, informative subjects. This is more likely to elicit response from experienced users
who have knowledge about that particular topic. It also makes the topic easy to reference and
find in forum searches by future users with similar problems. Further, avoid extraneous phrases
such as [HELP!], [URGENT], etc.
- A sincere effort to use modest and proper language and grammar is a sign of respect toward the
community that will certainly be appreciated and is quite likely to elicit positive responses.
Refrain from using so-called "textspeak", "netspeak", "leetspeak" and all other forms of
internet slang.
- When asking questions, provide as much information as possible, including error messages,
terminal output, logs, what you have previously tried, what documentation and searches you have
attempted, and related configuration files.
- Choose one topic per thread. Long threads are typically discouraged in the technical issue
subforums.
- Post your question in only one subforum; pick the most relevant, and post there.
- Do not post tutorials or "how to's": documentation belongs in the wiki, where it can be
maintained.
- When responding to an existing thread, always read the original post and attempt to focus on the
original topic.
- Finally, when a solution is found, mark your thread as solved by editing the first post and
prepending the tag [SOLVED] to the title in the "Subject" field.
Note that you should avoid using [CLOSED], which is instead used by the system to mark a thread
which is no longer accessible for new posts.
- If a thread is marked as [SOLVED], do not reply stating the equivalent of "I am having a similar
issue.."; start a new thread and link to the [SOLVED] thread, if relevant.
#### Pasting pictures and code
Use [code] tags when pasting console snippets. Use a [pastebin client](
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/List_of_applications#Pastebin_clients) when posting large
amounts of code. Do __not__ use [pastebin.com](http://pastebin.com/)—it is blocked for some users
and has a history of annoying issues (JavaScript, adverts, poor formatting, etc).
For non-English locale users: Prepend `LC_ALL=C` to posted commands so that the output will be in
English. Do not post full screen pictures; use links to the images instead, optionally with
thumbnails. Any image with dimensions greater than 250×250px or over 50 KiB in size will be
removed. Do __not__ post screenshots of text output; post [the actual text](
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Copying_text_from_a_terminal).
#### Life is a two-way street
A simple, yet profound and undeniable truth. Ensure your thread includes details and information
that others will find useful. Share your findings with the community. Share your failures as well.
Posting the equivalent of "Nevermind, I fixed it." in your thread or deleting your own posts for
similar reasons is not only selfish and useless to the community, but a complete waste of resources
and everyone's time. Also, demanding help or showing an obvious impatience toward getting it is
unwanted here. Arch is provided by a community of volunteers. Arch users are strongly encouraged to
do research, make an effort, report back in the thread, help others, get involved, and contribute
to the community.
Do not be a ["help vampire"](http://slash7.com/2006/12/22/vampires/).
#### Product recommendation requests
Threads seeking advice about computer product recommendations are discouraged. Such topics, like
the technology they discuss, quickly become obsolete and are unlikely to provide any lasting
benefit to the wider community. You are expected to be able to do your own research and draw your
own conclusions about which product best suits your individual requirements.
#### Old threads/"necro-bumping"
Do your part to keep the forums tidy. As the wiki is where Arch is documented, posting in old
threads ("necrobumping") is generally discouraged in the technical issue subforums, since it can
potentially create disjointed "zombie" information; outdated posts with data which is no longer
relevant due to Arch's rolling nature, combined with more recent posts reflecting more current
circumstance.
_Rules of thumb_:
- If you have a question, start a new thread and link to the old if relevant. You can also report
the old thread so staff can close it.
- If you have something to add and judge that your information is related, but more up-to-date,
start a new thread and link to the old if desired, but avoid duplicating effort by posting
information already contained in the Arch wiki.
- If you have a version-agnostic or corresponding solution, necrobumping _may_ be appropriate if
the thread is not more than a year or two old.
#### No power-posting/empty posts
Power-posting is best described as posting empty and worthless messages. It is not tolerated.
People may have two reasons to do this: to increase their post count meaninglessly, or to lend
support to an idea as if it were a vote. Examples of power-posting include, but are not limited to,
replying with "+1", "lol", "me too", "I agree", or ":)".
When posting or replying to messages, make sure you have something to say. These empty posts
clutter up threads and discussion, invalidate the 'Show New Posts' function, and waste bandwidth
and server space.
Threads that degenerate into a series of "+1/-1" or "me too/I agree/I disagree" will be locked.
Individual power posts may also be deleted.
#### Bumping
Posting a single word or useless message (bumping) to attract attention to your thread is not
allowed. Do your own research, continue to troubleshoot, post the results, and be patient with the
community. If people are reading your thread without answering or offering help, you may try
supplying more details, or ask to be pointed in the right direction. Often, the reason for posts
remaining unanswered is due in large part to the sparse details in the original post itself, or,
the obvious availability of solutions in the wiki, on the forum or on the web, and the community's
unwillingness to point out the obvious.
#### Cross-posting
Cross-posting is posting the same question multiple times in different subfora (for example,
posting in both Newbie Corner and Installation), or posting slight variants of the question in the
same or different subfora. This is a waste of resources and is not permitted. Any cross-posted
topic will be immediately locked and marked for deletion.
#### Thread hijacking
Thread hijacking is the process of replying to an existing thread with a different topic. This is
generally discouraged. It is better to start a new thread if you have a problem that is related to
an existing posted issue but clearly different. Posts that hijack a serious thread with off-topic
discussion are also discouraged.
#### Dustbin policy (marked for deletion)
Threads that are locked/closed because they are either already documented on the boards or Wiki or
are inconsistent with the Arch Way will be moved to Dust/troll-bin. After a period of five days,
the thread will be eligible for deletion at the discretion of the staff. The Moderator responsible
will clearly mark the thread as "Binned" or "For deletion."
### Mailing lists
Guidelines for the [mailing lists](https://lists.archlinux.org/listinfo/). See also [Mailing list
posting style](https://lists.archlinux.org/pipermail/arch-general/2014-August/036950.html).
#### Top posting
There is never an excuse for [top posting](
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posting_style#Top-posting). Do not do it.
#### Quoting
Only quote the necessary elements from a previous email. Bulk quoting quickly bloats threads and
reduces the legibility while simultaneously increasing the cognitive load on the entire list. Prune
all of the redundant material and just reply to the relevant quoted material.
#### Plain text
Plain text is the Unix and email standard. HTML is unnecessary and, for those using command line
clients, unwelcome. Keep your line lengths reasonable: 72 characters is considered the default to
wrap at.
### AUR
Guidelines for the [Arch User Repository](https://aur.archlinux.org/) can be found at
[AUR submission guidelines](https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/AUR_submission_guidelines).
### IRC
All [Arch IRC channels](https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Arch_IRC_channels) are on the Libera
Chat IRC network. Users on Libera Chat must follow the [network policy](
https://libera.chat/policies) and Libera Chat [channel guidelines](https://libera.chat/guidelines).
The official language of the __#archlinux__ channel is English. If you need help in another
language, search [international arch channels](
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Arch_IRC_channels#International_IRC_channels).
- __The main topic of #archlinux is support for and discussion about Arch Linux.__ General
conversation on software and hardware is allowed so long as it does not interfere with the main
topic of discussion. If you are asked to take something to another channel or private message you
should do so.
- Read the channel topic on a regular basis with `/topic`. It often contains important information.
- There is only one official channel bot. `phrik!~archbot@archlinux/bot/phrik`. Do not spam bot
commands and limit your usage to things that are helpful. If you want to bring your own bot into
any Arch Linux channel, ask the operators before doing so.
- Do not flood the channel with text. This includes ASCII art, bot commands and error logs.
- __Use a paste bin to share something longer than three lines__.
`program &> program-output.txt` in combination with [pastebin clients](
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/List_of_applications#Pastebin_clients) can ease this
step.
- If you want to try out bot commands or look through the help function, then do it in a
`/query` or `/msg`. Example: `/query phrik help <command>`.
- Auto-response in channel or in private message is not allowed with a single exception for away
responses at nick highlights in a private message.
- Do not ask whether anyone is alive or uses your software, just state your question.
- Do not demand help; ask for it. Wait patiently for a few minutes before restating questions. Most
questions get answered by _just another user_, like you.
- When asking for help, always reply to people that ask you for more information, if you do not
know the answer then say so.
### Wiki
Guidelines for the [wiki](https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/ArchWiki:About) can be found in:
- [ArchWiki:Contributing#The 3 fundamental rules](
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/ArchWiki:Contributing#The_3_fundamental_rules)
- [Help:Style](https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Help:Style)
- [Help:Discussion](https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Help:Discussion)
### Bug tracker
Guidelines for the [bug tracker](https://bugs.archlinux.org/) can be found in
[Bug reporting guidelines](https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Bug_reporting_guidelines).
## Enforcement
If the staff in any of the fora considers that a member's behaviour is unacceptable and warrants
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