There is the inevitable problem of people being unfamiliar with the rules and too impatient to go read before complaining 'links don't work' or spamming in some other way. Because of this, there are many 'redded-out' posts which make it extremely hard to navigate download threads. It's self-defeating when there are many posts in bright red obscuring links.

I suggest that, before users are allowed to access any download forums, a succinct page of rules about spam with a set timer be presented to each user. If this page is succinct and has a short timer, they will be forced to read it. Those who spam have posts deleted entirely or a 1-line explanation and link to a rules page.