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Before posting anything, make sure you check out all sticky threads (e.g., this). Do not create new threads about closed ones.
It is extremely important that you post in correct forum section.

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Before posting any bug, test it in latest DotA map or Latest DotA Test Map and make sure it is actually a bug.
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All rules are meant to augment common sense, please use them when not conflicted with aforementioned policies.

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Sticky: Matchmaking Abuse Report Thread by Kryil- Started by Kryil-, 04-07-2014, 04:33 PM	1,036 responses 294,986 views 0 likes	Last Post by pleasefortheloveofgod 01-16-2021, 01:39 PM
Closed, Sticky: When reporting problems, please always share Match ID or Steam community profile by fletcher Started by fletcher, 05-14-2014, 01:06 PM	17 responses 33,078 views 0 likes	Last Post by Kryil- 06-08-2014, 01:15 AM
Closed, Sticky: Rules of the Dota 2 Community section - READ BEFORE POSTING by Jan2011 Started by Jan2011, 12-14-2013, 05:48 AM	0 responses 25,739 views 0 likes	Last Post by Jan2011 12-14-2013, 05:48 AM
Communication Suggests from a Veteran DotA Player by kainestolkyn Started by kainestolkyn, 06-29-2013, 04:33 PM	17 responses 4,280 views 0 likes	Last Post by So5low 07-03-2013, 09:27 AM
Is dragging a game out intentionally absuive? by Garthilk Started by Garthilk, 07-02-2013, 07:55 PM	14 responses 3,643 views 0 likes	Last Post by Sardonicus 07-03-2013, 09:26 AM
so i heard the new mute system... by d3l4croix Started by d3l4croix, 07-03-2013, 07:37 AM	3 responses 1,922 views 0 likes	Last Post by brotein 07-03-2013, 09:21 AM
[Suggestion] Keep automated system. Replace report button with local mute for abusers by Two Treads Started by Two Treads, 07-02-2013, 06:41 PM	6 responses 3,016 views 0 likes	Last Post by LegendofdwaK 07-03-2013, 09:21 AM
Mute System Thoughts by dotaddiction Started by dotaddiction, 07-03-2013, 07:11 AM	3 responses 1,743 views 0 likes	Last Post by Two Treads 07-03-2013, 09:15 AM
voting MVP by agsfinks Started by agsfinks, 07-03-2013, 07:19 AM	4 responses 2,218 views 0 likes	Last Post by agsfinks 07-03-2013, 08:55 AM
i got muted and flamer is still free to flame :( by pudge8087 Started by pudge8087, 07-03-2013, 08:02 AM	1 response 1,655 views 0 likes	Last Post by Bleako 07-03-2013, 08:45 AM
Reporting: Community Take by GorgonPistol Started by GorgonPistol, 07-02-2013, 03:56 PM	8 responses 3,338 views 0 likes	Last Post by klaarnou 07-03-2013, 08:36 AM
Compendium MM Issue "card hunters" by Dyarz Started by Dyarz, 07-02-2013, 06:24 PM	10 responses 4,235 views 0 likes	Last Post by daax 07-03-2013, 05:30 AM
Suggestion: Mute a player in-game at the same time you report them for comms abuse by magicmerl Started by magicmerl, 07-02-2013, 10:42 PM	2 responses 2,580 views 0 likes	Last Post by klaarnou 07-03-2013, 03:35 AM

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