[fritz]

Yes they should be dealt with the same way a discord server is dealt with. Only authorized/upgraded members should be allowed to post the link. New users will come through here not aware of scammers and a server/channel is the best place for that shit. Best bet is to do an account by account evaluation for each one. Or we could have users authorize their discord/telegram via Sinister API.

I don't see much reason why "authorized/upgraded members should be allowed". As I was saying a Telegram channel in their signature is already very common, we don't need posts about it...
Although maybe they're thinking about forbid Telegram link in signatures also ?

There's a big difference if someone is sharing their Telegram for sales/support, versus trying to advertise another forum. One benefits the forum, the other is meant to detract.

I'm not against people that are upgraded or sponsors from having a Telegram for sales/support.

I agree but it can be tricky to identify when it's for sales/support sometimes, like "if you need any help just check at my telegram channel"

[tschaikowsky]

I think download links from Telegram should definitely be banned (that's already pretty much the case apparently).
And about sharing a Telegram channel, if people are really interested in that maybe a sub category would be alright... But I don't find it very constructive, people can (and do) already advertise for their channel in the signature, so if they're useful to the community the community might have a look at their channel anyway!

best answer!

[GeneralPoose]

Right now we are considering banning Telegram links, from anyone that isn't sponsored/approved. This is to prevent advertising, as well as needless spam.

This is currently the case for Discord links, but I've decided to open this up for discussion. If you have any input, please post below.

I saw people creating multiple accounts promoting the same telegram channel. So, This should be implemented I think. And I wanna suggest something. New members should have a certain amount of post before posting on the cracking section. Is it possible to make that happen?

[Oni]

Right now we are considering banning Telegram links, from anyone that isn't sponsored/approved. This is to prevent advertising, as well as needless spam.

This is currently the case for Discord links, but I've decided to open this up for discussion. If you have any input, please post below.

I saw people creating multiple accounts promoting the same telegram channel. So, This should be implemented I think. And I wanna suggest something. New members should have a certain amount of post before posting on the cracking section. Is it possible to make that happen?

This already solved, as we don't allow new members to link Telegram or Discord servers now.

[Kon6]

Right now we are considering banning Telegram links, from anyone that isn't sponsored/approved. This is to prevent advertising, as well as needless spam.

This is currently the case for Discord links, but I've decided to open this up for discussion. If you have any input, please post below.

I saw people creating multiple accounts promoting the same telegram channel. So, This should be implemented I think. And I wanna suggest something.  New members should have a certain amount of post before posting on the cracking section. Is it possible to make that happen?

This already solved, as we don't allow new members to link Telegram or Discord servers now.

What is the requisite in order to post such things? Account age, post count, a rank?

[Oni]

I saw people creating multiple accounts promoting the same telegram channel. So, This should be implemented I think. And I wanna suggest something.  New members should have a certain amount of post before posting on the cracking section. Is it possible to make that happen?

This already solved, as we don't allow new members to link Telegram or Discord servers now.

What is the requisite in order to post such things? Account age, post count, a rank?

To post a links you need 5 posts. Advertising other communities is not permitted, though we allow certain sellers to advertise their Discord/Telegram support.

I don't see much reason why "authorized/upgraded members should be allowed". As I was saying a Telegram channel in their signature is already very common, we don't need posts about it...
Although maybe they're thinking about forbid Telegram link in signatures also ?

There's a big difference if someone is sharing their Telegram for sales/support, versus trying to advertise another forum. One benefits the forum, the other is meant to detract.

I'm not against people that are upgraded or sponsors from having a Telegram for sales/support.

I agree but it can be tricky to identify when it's for sales/support sometimes, like "if you need any help just check at my telegram channel"

I've dealt with people trying to advertise for almost 10 years, and there has never been a miscommunication. It's very easy for us to check and ensure permitted channels are compliant.

[d4ggm4sk]

I saw people creating multiple accounts promoting the same telegram channel. So, This should be implemented I think. And I wanna suggest something.  New members should have a certain amount of post before posting on the cracking section. Is it possible to make that happen?

This already solved, as we don't allow new members to link Telegram or Discord servers now.

What is the requisite in order to post such things? Account age, post count, a rank?

also posts in the welcome sections doesnt count to your post count. hehehe.
but you seem nice, maybe join in some other threads?

[Kon6]

This already solved, as we don't allow new members to link Telegram or Discord servers now.

What is the requisite in order to post such things? Account age, post count, a rank?

also posts in the welcome sections doesnt count to your post count. hehehe.
but you seem nice, maybe join in some other threads?

It was questioned out of curiosity and to gain knowledge of Sinisterly, I am a regular poster.

[d4ggm4sk]

What is the requisite in order to post such things? Account age, post count, a rank?

also posts in the welcome sections doesnt count to your post count. hehehe.
but you seem nice, maybe join in some other threads?

It was questioned out of curiosity and to gain knowledge of Sinisterly, I am a regular poster.

oh! thought you had just joined.

[Oni]

I'm going to avoid writing this as a rule, simply because Telegram is used for our marketplace. However, we do not allow advertising of other communities and we do not allow services that break our rules. Whether a link is allowed, will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Our intent is clear.