READ THIS *** Reminder -- Do not post content from or links to banned sites! ***

[Reality]

If you make a post and you see "******" characters in the link URL, that means the site you posted is banned and you should remove the post's content immediately and ask a staff member to delete the post/thread.

Sites are banned for a variety of reasons and we do not always explain why they are banned.

For example, a few of the reasons a site may be banned include:

• The site is known to contain offensive content
• The site is known to post unconfirmed rumor and/or click-bait articles
• A representative or agent of the site has spammed links to their site or posted drive-by ads
• The site has been known to show advertising that contains malware or other security alerts

Do we ever unban a banned site?
We do periodically reconsider site bans, but it is not very often.

Can I give hints or instructions on how to access a banned site?
No. Doing so will result in an official warning.