The Rules
Posting
1.1.
Please do not be overly threatening or abusive towards members. Do not make personal attacks or threatening remarks towards anyone on the site.
1.2.
Posts mentioning or referencing a banned member may be removed.
1.3.
Any public accusations or criticisms in regards to moderation is strongly discouraged. Please message a staff member if you need clarification of any action taken. Do not repeatedly bring up a moderation ruling in public.
1.4.
Explicit libel and defamation will not be tolerated.
1.5.
Do not bump threads that have a last post of over 2 months ago.
There are exceptions to this rule:
- Bumping a topic, no matter how old, with new or relevant information to what is being discussed is acceptable and in fact encouraged.
- Bumping your own collection thread is fine regardless of time.
Selling & Advertisement
2.1.
Unless specifically approved by a staff member, No sales threads are allowed.
2.2.
Those members whose main existence on this forum is to advertise or sell will be warned and removed if necessary.
2.3.
Any advertisement, solicitation or spam posts will be removed immediately. This includes posting your, your companies, or your friends website, auctions, Facebook groups, business links, inventory, etc.
2.4.
Do not attempt to tactically post items you are trying to sell. This includes asking for “advice” on “how to sell” specific items.
2.5.
All Ebay Affiliate links posted to the site will be replaced and disclosed. Any other referral or affiliate links are prohibited.
2.6.
Any participating member working or sponsored by a company in the collectible field, this has to be disclosed. Failure to disclose affiliation may lead to a ban.
General
3.1.
Members of the forum who engage in unscrupulous activity will not be tolerated. This type of activity includes but is not limited to: Shill bidding, opening eBay/PayPal cases without merit, doxxing, excessive trolling. We do not condone this activity; it will be moderated accordingly.
3.2.
Disruptive behavior is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, posting content that is intentionally inflammatory, off-topic, or designed to provoke negative reactions. Members should strive to communicate with respect and consideration for all other participants. Personal attacks, trolling, and baiting are discouraged.
3.3.
Post on topic. Conversations naturally evolve and we encourage discussion. However, posts which are completely irrelevant will be removed or split off at the discretion of the staff.
3.4.
There is to be no posting, sharing, or otherwise involving pornographic or explicit media within our forum. This includes, but is not limited to, videos, pictures, and links containing full or partial nudity of real and cartoon persons. If you are unsure about whether or not your post qualifies, message a staff member and they will confirm for you.
3.5
Expressly political posts are strongly discouraged as they derail threads and create unnecessary division. Passing jokes/references to political figures and current events are acceptable, but use your best judgment. Posts that serve only to advocate a political position/create a debate are subject to removal, and threads that devolve into political debates may be locked/removed.
Giveaways
4.1.
If you are interested in hosting a giveaway you need to message smpratte. Any giveaways posted without approval will be removed.
Buy & Trade Section
5.1.
Members must be trust level 1 in order to create a Buy/Trade thread.
5.2.
ALL BUY THREADS REQUIRE A PRICE. Any thread without prices or undefined cash offers will be warned or removed.
5.3.
Bumping your Buy/Trade thread is only allowed after seven days have passed with no activity on your post.
5.4.
Only if a member is interested in purchasing a card in their buy thread may you respond its for sale. You are not permitted to hijack threads and state you have cards for sale that are not requested by the buyer.
5.5.
Do not create multiple Buy/Trade threads unless your previous Buy Thread was completed or it expired beyond the week bump time frame.
- Once you’ve acquired your item(s) feel free to post in your completed buy thread and it can be locked by the mods.
5.6.
Trade threads must list specific items you’re looking for in trade and items you’re willing to trade (e.g. no inventory lists with “send me offers/looking for high end cards”)
5.7.
Trade threads cannot have prices on the cards you want to trade (e.g. no "I value this card at $500 in trade)
5.8.
E4 is not liable for any issues trading or buying amongst members.
Most importantly, respect your fellow members!
Keep in mind, this is a forum. We are all here by choice. The rules are enforced at the discretion of the staff team. You can always send a message if you need more information or clarification on anything.