The moderation team consists of volunteers who keep the forum safe. Disrespecting them will cut your time on the forum short.
: Asking for money, accounts, or specific gifts is prohibited.
Always post your query in the correct sub-forum. Do not post a request for a game crack in the general discussion section. Look for the dedicated "Releases," "Requests," or "Steam Content Sharing" areas. 4. Strict Content Prohibitions
Users are prohibited from posting twice in a row to "bump" a thread. Instead, you should edit your previous reply to add new information. cs.rin.ru forum rules
Every user is entirely responsible for their own account actions. The administration enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding account security compromises.
In essence, the rulebook of cs.rin.ru is a constitution for digital outlaws. It acknowledges that the community is breaking the law (copyright), and therefore cannot afford to break its own internal code. For its members, the rules are not restrictions—they are the very foundation that enables their shared, illicit hobby to continue.
Different sub-forums may have their own specific rules that supplement the global guidelines. Always check for stickied posts or announcements within a particular section before posting. For example: The moderation team consists of volunteers who keep
The moderation team at CS.RIN.RU consists of experienced volunteers who maintain order across hundreds of thousands of threads. Respecting their authority is mandatory.
When you are authorized to create a new thread—particularly in the Main Forum or Releases section—you must follow a precise formatting template.
: Avoid excessive use of bold type, colors, caps lock, or "pseudographics". Correct punctuation and clarity are expected. Always post your query in the correct sub-forum
The following are from any public thread or private message:
They started with three simple principles: be useful, be respectful, and be clear.
The strictness of the is exactly why the site has survived for over 20 years while other forums have been seized or shut down. By maintaining a high technical standard and avoiding the "wild west" chaos of other piracy sites, RIN remains the gold standard for Steam-related research and file sharing.