Post by Admin on Feb 8, 2013 8:58:50 GMT
Here's the boring bit - the rules. Remember, they're only there to keep the forum friendly.
No mention of specific brands, companies, products etc - we want to feel free to let rip and vent our frustrations, without getting sued.
Please Treat ALL Posters with Respect and Courtesy. Anyone who is found to be abusive to another member will be banned at the admin's discretion.
Do not post affiliate or referral links belonging to yourself or other websites, without the consent of the admin team first. We encourage networking though, so your blog links etc are fine.
No Large Pictures in Signatures
No Obscenity - You must not post any obscene messages or pictures, including pornography or links to said material. Doing so may result in an instant ban.
No Piracy - You must not post links to illegal downloads or copyrighted material such as movies and music.
Keep it legal - As with all forums, we are held responsible for all posts so please beware and think before you post.
No Trolling - Do not post comments which have the sole purpose to cause an argument. You may express your opinion on a topic, however, abuse to anyone who doesn't have the same opinion as you will not be tolerated. Trolls will be banned.
No Flaming or posting of material intended to start a flame war.
No All Caps - This is seen as shouting and any post like this will be removed. It is also classed as rude. Please don't do it.
Spamming of any type is not allowed - some poor forums feel the urge to spam their way to the top, we feel that only good honest posts make a forum successful. Any spam will be removed and the member warned then banned.
Word filter - It is there to protect everyone on the forum, anyone found trying to avoid this will be warned then banned and the post removed.
A three strike system is in effect for any user failing to fully comply with the rules:
First Offence: A warning.
Second Offence: Suspended from the forum for 1 week.
Third Offence: A permanent ban.
In severe cases the offender may be banned before making 3 offences.
If you have a problem with any particular user, Please send a PM to one of the moderators.
Complaints
We take pride in our forum however there may be times when some of our members or guests may feel upset. If this is the case please send the admin a pm, clearly stating what you are upset about, if you can take a screen shot to back up your claim then please do.
No mention of specific brands, companies, products etc - we want to feel free to let rip and vent our frustrations, without getting sued.
Please Treat ALL Posters with Respect and Courtesy. Anyone who is found to be abusive to another member will be banned at the admin's discretion.
Do not post affiliate or referral links belonging to yourself or other websites, without the consent of the admin team first. We encourage networking though, so your blog links etc are fine.
No Large Pictures in Signatures
No Obscenity - You must not post any obscene messages or pictures, including pornography or links to said material. Doing so may result in an instant ban.
No Piracy - You must not post links to illegal downloads or copyrighted material such as movies and music.
Keep it legal - As with all forums, we are held responsible for all posts so please beware and think before you post.
No Trolling - Do not post comments which have the sole purpose to cause an argument. You may express your opinion on a topic, however, abuse to anyone who doesn't have the same opinion as you will not be tolerated. Trolls will be banned.
No Flaming or posting of material intended to start a flame war.
No All Caps - This is seen as shouting and any post like this will be removed. It is also classed as rude. Please don't do it.
Spamming of any type is not allowed - some poor forums feel the urge to spam their way to the top, we feel that only good honest posts make a forum successful. Any spam will be removed and the member warned then banned.
Word filter - It is there to protect everyone on the forum, anyone found trying to avoid this will be warned then banned and the post removed.
A three strike system is in effect for any user failing to fully comply with the rules:
First Offence: A warning.
Second Offence: Suspended from the forum for 1 week.
Third Offence: A permanent ban.
In severe cases the offender may be banned before making 3 offences.
If you have a problem with any particular user, Please send a PM to one of the moderators.
Complaints
We take pride in our forum however there may be times when some of our members or guests may feel upset. If this is the case please send the admin a pm, clearly stating what you are upset about, if you can take a screen shot to back up your claim then please do.