Spam

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Updated on 2024-04-26
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Definition

Unsolicited, low-quality communications, often (but not necessarily) high-volume commercial solicitations, sent through a range of electronic media, including email, messaging, and social media.

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Example Rule

Posting or distributing unsolicited or repetitive messages, commonly known as spam, is prohibited. This includes advertising content, phishing attempts, and irrelevant postings.

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Unauthorized control of a user account.
Disclosing someone’s personal, non-public information without the person’s consent.
Content describing or depicting things of an intimate, offensive, graphic, or violent nature.
False information that is spread unintentionally which may nonetheless mislead or increase likelihood of harm to persons.
Unsolicited repeated behavior against another person, usually with the intent to intimidate or cause emotional distress.
Fraudulent sending of messages purporting to be from reputable sources in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.
Use of the network in a way that violates the terms of service, community guidelines, or other rules.
Unsolicited, low-quality communications.
Intentional provocation of hostility or confusion.

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