Below is a list of some simple rules to keep in mind before posting a message on the forums.

1. --NO SPAMMING--
Simple little rule, no spamming. This includes:
1.1 - Posting any advertisement not related to ChicagoBrewMag.com.
1.2 - Posting multiple messages containing the same or relatively same message.
1.3 - Posting short messages just to increase your post count.
1.4 - Posting referral links to websites (this includes ChicagoBrewMag.com) in the body of the message, your signature (signatures may contain ChicagoBrewMag.com referral links), or your profile.
1.5 - Posting links to personal websites that have referral links to other programs or mention other similar programs.
1.6 - Sending any of the above in a PM (Personal Message) to any other member on the ChicagoBrewMag.com Forums.

2. --NO CURSING--
Something simple to remember, if it's a curse word, don't say it. Your post will be modified, and you will get a warning.

3. --NO FLAMING--
Please don't flame other members. Your post will be deleted, and you will be given a warning.

4. --REPORT TO A MODERATOR BUTTON--
Please use the "Report Post" button only to report posts which break the forum rules or report topics which are causing some controversy. Do not use it to make playful comments to moderators or to get our attention to a specific topic to answer your question. There's a reason it's there, so use it properly. Excessive improper use of this button will result in a warning and suspension of your account.

5. --ASKING FOR MONEY--
Asking for money on the forums is strictly prohibited, regardless of the situation. Your topic/post will be deleted, and your warning level will be increased.

6. --NO POINTLESS THREADS--
Please keep all topics on subject to the forum you are posting in and to a point of having some usefulness on the ChicagoBrewMag.com forums. Making pointless topics will result in a deletion of said thread.

7. --ADMINS AND MODS
Administrators and Moderators have the right to claim a specific rule has been broken and boost your warning level or ban you as a member of these forums at any time. Rules that may not be clearly defined in this set of rules but defined clearly in other places or to be determined by the administrators and or other moderators can be enforced at any time . Administrators and (or) Moderators at anytime have the right to delete your thread, suspend your account, and or limit your posting abilities.

8. --COMPLAINTS ABOUT COMPANIES--
Complaining about companies that were seen through offers is strictly prohibited if the complaint is in direct relationship to an issue that is resolved by reading the offer's Terms of Service.

9. --MULTIPLE FORUM ACCOUNTS--
Multiple forum accounts are strictly prohibited unless specific permission has been granted by the administrators of the forum. Creating multiple accounts will result in a ban of both accounts and an IP ban on the server.

10. --QUESTIONABLE CONTENT--
Here at ChicagoBrewMag.com we are trying to make everyone feel welcome. However, the introduction of questionable content such as politics, religion, etc may cause issues in the community. When posting new content in a thread, signature, or private message please consider the thoughts of others when posting this content. If the content in question generates too many complaints and or leads to a violation of one or more of the rules above it will lead to content deletion and a warning level increase.