Warning Issued Under Rule 3.5 Without Valid Justification

I’m posting this to raise a concern regarding a warning I received under Rule 3.5 that I strongly believe was issued in error.

Here’s what happened:​

I replied to a WTB thread from December 2024 where someone was looking for accounts. That thread came up in my feed, and I had exactly what the OP requested, so I made a single, relevant comment offering my service.


Shortly after, I received a warning for violating Rule 3.5, which, as per the official terms, refers to post count inflation — things like posting “thanks,” low-effort replies, or spamming threads to inflate stats.


When I asked for proof that I violated this rule, support changed the reason entirely and said the warning was actually for reviving a 6-month-old WTB thread, and that such bumps are "spammy."

Here’s the issue:​

I went back and re-read Rule 3.5 in full. Nowhere does it say that replying to an old WTB thread is a violation. If this is truly considered spam, it should be written clearly in the rules — not enforced as an unwritten policy.


did you ever get this type of warning? first they say its direct rule 3.5 warning and than they say You bump a 6month old WTB thread(OPEN Thread). if there is a time limit to WTB thread than close all the old thread so no user can face this issue, also update rule 3.5 if you want to enforce this warning.

Some rules were changed I believe for WTB/ HAF section. Also, you might get another warning for creating this thread as well.

You received that warning because you were bumping a WTB thread from Dec , 2024 and that is against the rules, AKA Post Inflation.

Please read the rules : https://www.blackhatworld.com/help/terms/

Now you’ll receive another warning for complaining about a warning in public , because that’s Mod Abuse.

For complaints do exist the support , create a new ticket and the team will properly handle with it.



If that doesn’t answer your question, please reach out to our Support for further guidance.

Thanks @Funiki. Just to add a few points here:

@creditwala—We're already handling your Support ticket regarding your complaint. Five minutes after you communicated with us through the ticket, you opened this Forum Suggestions & Feedback thread.

As per the Forum Suggestions & Feedback: Information & FAQ:

Zwielicht said:

Please keep in mind that complaints about specific staff members, volunteer moderators, members, and warnings you've received are not permitted in this section.

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We'll continue the conversation regarding your warning in Support.

Please be aware, as per our warning message for post count inflation/spam, "irrelevant replies that have nothing to do with the discussion" or "a reply that contributes nothing of interest to a thread or discussion" is considered spam. Responding to a thread from December 2024, frankly, does not represent genuine forum engagement.

This is also covered in the specific rules for posting in the Hire a Freelancer and Want to Buy sections.

Ps. We don't respond well to demands, but we're always willing to review a warning, as explained here: https://www.blackhatworld.com/seo/ive-got-an-warning-what-do-i-do.1052793/ and here: https://www.blackhatworld.com/seo/i...lace-thread-can-you-remove-it-for-me.1040795/