For over a decade, cs.rin.ru (often stylized as CS.RIN.RU) has stood as one of the most resilient and enigmatic pillars of the video game preservation and "scene" release community. Unlike Reddit or ResetEra, CS.RIN.RU operates on a unique, almost archaic set of social norms and technical requirements. To the uninitiated, the forum can seem hostile, confusing, or overly strict. But for those who take the time to read and understand the rules, it is a treasure trove of digital knowledge.
| Violation | Typical Punishment | | :--- | :--- | | Asking for a download link to a cracked game | | | Necro-posting (replying to a thread from 2015 with "Does this work?") | Warning -> 7-day timeout | | Posting a question answered in the FAQ/Sticky | Post deletion + "Read the OP" tag | | Double-posting within 24 hours | Warning | | Asking for help with a Steam crack on the official Steam forum (stupid) | Permanent Ban & Public Shame | | Spamming "thank you" posts | Temporary mute (3 days) | | Distributing a real virus (not a false positive) | IP Ban + Report to authorities | Part 6: How to Post Without Being Banned (A Cheat Sheet) If you have made it this far and still want to join, follow this script for your first 100 posts.
Search first. Read twice. Post never—unless you have something new to contribute.