Q: Does Rule 6 mean CS.RIN.RU is legal? A: No. The forum still operates in a legal gray area. Rule 6 exists to protect the server host from immediate DMCA complaints regarding direct piracy. Sharing Steam files is still technically copyright infringement.
Q: Can I post a crack tool (like a Steam emulator) under Rule 6? A: Yes. The title specifically bans "cracked/pirated copies of games." It does not ban emulators, loaders, or patchers. This is why the Goldberg Emulator thread still exists.
Q: Why is Rule 6's title so long? A: Because users kept finding loopholes. When it said "No cracked games," users posted "clean files + crack in a separate link." The mods updated the title to close that loophole explicitly.
Q: If I link to a site that hosts cracked copies, is that against Rule 6? A: Yes. The title says "Do not... link to cracked/pirated copies." what is the title of forum rule 6 cs rin full
As of the latest version of the CS.RIN.RU forum rules (which have been stable for several years), Rule 6 is titled in full:
"Do not ask for, post, or link to cracked/pirated copies of games, including Steam/Epic/Ubisoft/etc. manifest/builds/depots files. Also, do not share any Steam/Epic accounts."
Let’s dissect this title clause by clause to understand what it actually means for a user. Q: Does Rule 6 mean CS
Clause 1: "Do not ask for, post, or link to cracked/pirated copies of games"
Clause 2: "...including Steam/Epic/Ubisoft/etc. manifest/builds/depots files."
Clause 3: "Also, do not share any Steam/Epic accounts." As of the latest version of the CS
For context, this rule generally covers three main restrictions to keep the forum clean and organized:
Notice the difference? Rule 6 forbids the final product (cracked copy) but allows the ingredients (clean files) and tools (emulators).