Official by BlackSec - Community Standards and Quality Guidelines
1. Purpose of This Section
The "Official by BlackSec" section serves as the quality benchmark for the entire forum. Content posted here carries the community seal of approval - it has been verified, tested, and meets the standards we expect from all members.
This thread documents the quality guidelines every member should follow when posting in official sections or aspiring to achieve official status for their content.
2. Content Standards
- Original Content: No copy-paste from other forums or websites. If inspired by another source, credit must be given.
- Verification: Tools, cracks, and methods must be tested and working. Screenshots or video proof required.
- Completeness: Threads must include all necessary information. No "PM for details" or "contact me for the tool".
- Formatting: Use proper BBcode. Walls of unformatted text are unacceptable. Use headings, lists, and code blocks.
- Language: English is the primary language. Non-English content must include English translation.
3. Quality Tiers
| Tier | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Standard | Working content with basic formatting and proof |
| Verified | Tested by moderator, source included, detailed instructions |
| Official | Community-vetted, regularly updated, comprehensive documentation |
| Featured | Exceptional contribution, pinned, promoted across platform |
4. Posting Guidelines
- Titles: Descriptive and specific. "Help" or "Question" are not sufficient titles.
- Tags: Use appropriate tags so content is discoverable by search and filtering.
- Updates: When updating a tool or guide, edit the original post and bump the thread. Do not create new threads for updates.
- Dead Links: If a download link dies, report it so moderators can address it.
- Deprecation: If content becomes obsolete, mark it with [DEPRECATED] in the title.
5. What Gets Rejected
- Untested or broken tools/methods
- Content scraped from other sources without credit
- Malware disguised as legitimate tools (ratting the community)
- Affiliate spam or referral link farming
- Duplicate content already posted by another member
- Low-effort posts ("download here" with no explanation)
- Content promoting illegal activity against the forum or its members
6. Becoming Official
- Post quality content consistently in appropriate sections
- Receive positive feedback and reputation from the community
- Request review from a moderator for official status
- Moderator team reviews content against quality standards
- If approved, content is moved to Official section with appropriate tag
- Official content is periodically re-verified for continued quality
7. Reporting Violations
If you see content that violates these standards:
- Use the report button on the post
- Include specific reason (broken tool, copy-paste, malicious)
- Do not engage in public arguments about content quality
- Let moderators handle enforcement
- False reports intended to harass other members will result in warnings
Quality content is what separates thriving forums from graveyards. Every post you make contributes to either building or degrading our collective knowledge base.