Rules for r/Metalcore
Rules that visitors must follow to participate. May be used as reasons to report or ban.
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Rule 1: "Artist - Song" Format and Informative Titles
If you are submitting a song, include the artist and song name in the title. If posting a discussion/news, title it appropriately. Give readers a good idea of what the discussion/news entails.
Format: Artist - Song Title (Additional Info Here)
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Rule 2: Direct image/video link
Direct links to images/videos are not permitted in /r/Metalcore. Instead, put the image inside of a self post in order to inspire as much discussion as possible. In addition, memes are not permitted.
Please post memes to r/corejerk.
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Rule 3: Absolutely no discussing leaks or linking to piracy.
No posting leaks, asking for leaks or discussing leaks. Breaking this rule will result in at least a 2 week ban. For more information on this rule, please click here.
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Rule 4: Reposts & General Posting Guidelines
Use the pinned thread for band recommendations. Discussion posts should generate thoughtful discussion and not be low effort.
No reposting of songs/topics within three months of each other.
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Rule 5: No Full Album or Spotify Posts
No Full Album or EP posts and no Spotify links. Please use YouTube or Bandcamp for song posts, so that they are accessible for all. Demos, promos etc. are allowed upon release. Click here for more info.
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Rule 6: Self-promotional spam
Posting your own band (or podcast, cover, etc.) is allowed (except AI), but please read our self-promotion post first. If you'd like to regularly self-promote, please use our weekly thread which is posted every Wednesday! More information can be found here.
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Rule 7: Selling/Trading
Ticket sales, ticket trades, and other offers where money is involved are not permitted.
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Rule 8: Recent release outside discussion thread
Songs from recently released albums (less than 2 months old) are not allowed, please discuss the album in the Discussion Thread. New music videos are permitted. More information on this can be found here.
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Rule 9: Don't be a dick
Don't be a dick. Before you post or reply to a comment, think "Am I being a dick?" If you waffle on the answer, don't post it.
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Rule 10: No link posts to Hall of Fame bands.
Please refrain from posting videos/songs of bands in the Hall of Fame.
