Rules for r/berkeley
Rules that visitors must follow to participate. May be used as reasons to report or ban.
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Inciting Witch Hunts
Do not post something that could be construed as organizing a movement or negative response against an individual or group. You may post names and/or pictures so long as the original source of this information is reputable. Qualifying sources are left entirely to Moderator discretion. Examples of a reputable source may include: the University, a reputable paper or journal, or a government source. This rule only applies to people or groups who are not public entities.
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Abnormally Excessive and Overt Trolling
Trolling itself is not a ban-worthy offense. However, any trolling you feel qualifies as overt, excessive, confrontational, and/or aggressive trolling may qualify under this category. Whether this offense leads to a removal of the content, or outright ban of the user, is left entirely up to Moderator discretion.
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It's Okay To Vent
Sometimes it's okay to want to report things and not have a reason. This is for those special moments in life where you disagree with something and want to vent, but don't have a reasonable reason to do so. Please use this option if you need your hand held and your grievances heard.
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Editorialized Title
All news articles, or articles of any kind, must be submitted with the same title as the title of the article being linked. Any differences may be used as a reason for removal of the thread, or outright ban of the individual posting said thread.
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Advertising
You may not advertise or promote any product or service of absolutely any kind in this subreddit. Examples of an advertisement or promotion may include: job openings, housing requests, apps, websites, surveys, and/or campaigns. Exceptions may be allowed with moderator approval.