PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING VERY CAREFULLY:

Several weeks ago, we informed you that we would soon be implementing an anti-code-drop rule and tried to remind you of why TBBBBOB exists in the first place. You were given four weeks in which to NOT partake of such things, or invalidate your entries. This led to some confusion, debate and also foxworks and myself receiving some rather unpleasant PMs from some users.
We left it for you yourselves to choose what to do - keep TBBBBOB or scumming threads. One or the other. We made it plainly clear TBBBBOB is a replacement for Ninja thread.

Even after this, some of you have continued to use both Ninja Thread V2.0 and others to code drop or pick up "naked" codes. Surprisingly, there were a few among that number who are long-term members here.

The practices of code dumping and scumming only serve to feed leeches, trolls and scammers that would take advantage of this community's generosity to an overwhelming degree if left unchecked.

However, we do realise of course that we're all fallible, and do not all frequent the forum so often or have frequented for such a long period of time that this may have stuck in your heads. For that reason, we have decided to disregard infractions of this new rule during that time period.

Be warned, however, that we are now operating a ZERO TOLERANCE policy. You must choose between TBBBBOB or code dumping and scumming.
From now on a single infraction will immediately invalidate your entry. Continued infractions will result in an extended ban of a minimum of four giveaways.


Remember, there other alternatives to dropping naked codes. Some of these are:

*Momo's initiative: Make A Human Answer You (MAHAYO) is one for gifters and those code dumping to consider.
*Host a giveaway or an "attic cleaning" event
*Donate your spare keys to existing GAs.
*Participating in TBBBBoB in lieu of grabbing that single game from a code dump.
*Informing those that are code dumping about the TBBBBOB and other suggestions listed, as well as the inherent problems we have witnessed associated with it.

For the record, participation in the Ninja thread will be frowned upon. Other similar threads will be monitored. To note: You yourselves brought "Open this thread" into question (note, we did not mention it at all). Recent events that have transpired have proven that as a thread under the hot topics, it is indeed a target for scummers. As you all brought the thread into question, perhaps you all view it as a dumping ground?

Again, This is not up for debate, constructive criticism or whatever else you care to say other than, "Okay!".

We would also like to take this opportunity to make it clear that telling us how we should run the giveaway or that a particular rule doesnt suit you isnt helpfull and (unless you are a regular donator to the BBBBOB or regular long standing gifter upon the forum), is not at all welcome.

AMENDED RULES IN POST #2!