Csrin Forum Rules

Uploading files containing hidden miners, trojans, or adware will result in an instant permanent ban and your name being added to a blacklist.

Quality of content is highly valued on RIN. Low-effort posting is actively moderated. No Spam or Off-Topic Posts

Flaming, trolling, and insulting other members is not tolerated.

Do not share Steam keys or methods that bypass legal protections in a way that harms the forum’s hosting status. 3. No Off-Topic Posting (Off-Topic = Spam) Keep your replies strictly related to the thread topic. csrin forum rules

The forum has strict etiquette regarding who gets credit for files and how those files are shared.

Do not post "Up" or "Anyone have an update?" to force your thread to the top of the section. Threads should only be updated when there is actual new information or files.

Around 2010-2014, CS.RIN.RU was more open. Then came the massive DMCA campaigns, the shutdown of rival forums (like FreeSteam), and waves of undercover operatives from Denuvo and law firms. The current rules are a scar tissue. Uploading files containing hidden miners, trojans, or adware

Insulting other users, starting drama, or trolling will result in an immediate permanent ban.

When creating a thread in the permitted sections, you must follow the exact titling templates provided in the section stickies (usually involving the proper game name, year, and version).

If a game released yesterday, and the crack is not out today, do not ask "When will it be cracked?" No Spam or Off-Topic Posts Flaming, trolling, and

Certain links or sections are hidden behind post-count requirements or hidden via the forum’s [hide] tags to prevent automated bots from scraping links. Do not spam useless comments just to inflate your post count to view these links. 5. Strict Formatting and Post Quality Rules

There is a specific, heavily regulated "Requests" section. Do not post requests in the main discussion threads of other games. What is ALLOWED to Post:

Do not reply to a thread just to say "Thanks!", "Awesome!", or "Working!". This is considered spam because it bumps the thread without adding value. Instead, use the built-in reputation/thanks button on the user's post to show gratitude. Use Code and Hide Tags

This is a common misconception among newcomers. While CS.RIN.RU is a piracy-adjacent forum, it is not a request site for cracked games. What is FORBIDDEN to Post:

: Clearly state the full name of the game in question.