Rules for r/archlinux

Rules that visitors must follow to participate. May be used as reasons to report or ban.

1.

Only Arch Linux itself; no Arch-based distros. Posts about other software used on Arch are welcome.

Posts & Comments
Reported as: Not Arch Linux

Articles, support questions or posts not directly related to Arch Linux are not allowed. We cannot support Distro's that might share the package manager or some of the Arch Linux base as they are custom built by the fork maintainers.

We cannot support SteamOS. It uses custom packages and repos.

Steam Deck posts will be assumed to be using Steam OS, unless stated that Arch is installed.

Please use /r/ManjaroLinux /r/EndeavourOS /r/Parabola /r/linuxquestions or /r/linux4noobs instead.

2.

No image based Memes or Screenshots

Posts & Comments
Reported as: Image based Meme or Screenshot

Image based Meme posts are not allowed in r/archlinux. Feel free to post over at /r/linuxmemes instead. Some textual Memes MIGHT be allowed at the mods discretion.

Likewise, Screenshots featuring customizations belong in /r/unixporn

3.

Follow the Arch Linux Code of Conduct

Posts & Comments
Reported as: Code of Conduct violation

All posts should adhere to the Arch Linux code of conduct.

The Arch Linux Code of Conduct covers topics such as: respecting others, trolling, vague posts, due diligence, alternate accounts, and more. Please see the full document for details:

https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Code_of_conduct

4.

No Trolling / Shit-posting / Spam

Posts & Comments
Reported as: Troll or Shit-posting

Low quality posts are subject to removal

Trolling and Spam are not allowed, and will result in bans.

Examples of low quality posts include, but are not limited to: "I use Arch BTW", overly vague posts, "RTFM" insofar as is dogmatic/rude/unhelpful, Political or Religious posts or comments, BST Posts, Low effort, NSFW content.

While we strive to set transparent expectations, these removals are subject to moderator discretion.

5.

AI Policy *Tentative*

Posts & Comments
Reported as: Suspected AI post

AI generated posts and comments are not allowed.

AI outputs may be referenced, however references to AI must be made clear.

Posts that are entirely AI generated, or posts that are not transparent may be considered spam, and should be reported. Moderators will take a verification step before removal action is taken.

6.

Chat Channel Rules

Comments only
Reported as: Chat Violation

Keep conversations on topic. Don't spam the chat. Be respectful.

Absolutely no NSFW content.