Post by Admin on Feb 10, 2013 19:36:04 GMT -8
Our goal is to keep this board both informational, and enjoyable, for all readers.
The basic ground rules are simple: treat each other with respect, don't break the law, this is not a place to vent about what you don't like about the league.
The following rules are meant as a guideline for acceptable member behavior. In some cases it may be necessary for Staff to take action based on their judgment and not on any particular rule herein. A formal point-based warning/infraction system is used to remind members of the rules, or impose sanctions, as needed. All warnings and infractions are automatically recorded and can be viewed in your profile only by the recipient and staff members. If you should receive a warning or infraction and disagree with its premise, you may discuss it with any staff member via PM – Do NOT complain in threads/posts
We reserve the right to move, modify, delete or merge posts at our discretion and without explanation.
These rules may be amended at any time... Please review this page periodically.
Signatures:
Signatures/ user names/ avatars must be work-safe and socially acceptable. Although members have the option to disable them, they are always visible to guest readers. For members who prefer not to view signatures, there is an option to turn them off in the User CP
Over-sized signatures are inconsiderate and may be removed. To further the 'less is best' philosophy, please note that the software may limit signatures to only appear in your first post on any given thread page
Following are general Sig guidelines - You may be asked to remove signatures that do not conform to these guidelines, it may be limited by the software, or it may be removed by staff without notice:
Images: Sig photo MAX 500W x 200H (pixels). If using more than one photo, please resize to collectively fit within this 500W x 200H footprint
Text: If you include an image in your sig, please limit text to 2 lines
Avatars:
Socially acceptable and work-safe avatars only. No political, religious, or adult/sexual content or language. Non-conforming avatars will be removed w/o notice
POSTING RULES:
1. Post new threads in the correct forum category; each category includes a brief description of what belongs there.
In addition...
Do NOT post complaints about forum staff, warnings/infractions/bans, or site policies. Direct these matters to any Administrator or Moderator privately via PM and allow time for them to respond
Please welcome all newcomers with friendly advice about how to find info & resources and help them get involved in our community - If you can't be friendly, please be quiet
Begin a new thread only if the subject matter has not already been posted. Like threads may be merged w/o notice
No cross-posting: Do not post the same thread in multiple forum sections. Duplicate threads will be merged or deleted
Do NOT create a thread that is intended, or likely, to incite inflammatory responses, such as complaints against another member or competing forum
Title new threads in a meaningful way so that the subject is obvious and easily searched. The key to others locating information in the future depends upon it
Do not post using all caps, or all bold, font: this is the equivalent to shouting and is difficult to read
No 'post-whoring': meaningless replies do NOT contribute to a topic of discussion, higher post counts don’t make one member “better” than another, and high post count competitions tend to annoy the community and staff. Such posts are subject to removal and sanctions
Do NOT solicit our members to join forums/websites outside of our network. Violators are subject to suspension or ban at our discretion and w/o warning
Do NOT override site filters for language or URLs that have been deemed inappropriate
Linking to files/programs/software that can control or harm a user’s computer is prohibited
Do not infringe copyrights, post links to downloads, or offers for pirated copyrighted materials i.e. service manuals, copied/hacked navigation software, brand logo rip-offs, etc. This extends to posting of copyrighted articles as well. Under 'Fair Use' provisions you can legally post a small abstract of an article and include a link, or simply post the link. The exception to this rule is press releases, which are intended for distribution
2. Be respectful of others: Personal attacks and insults will not be tolerated. If you don't agree with a post, focus your argument on that post, NOT the person who posted it. There is a common bond that brought each of us to this forum but, there is much diversity in age, race, gender, language, and location among our members, which will contribute to differing opinions. All opinions are welcome; disagreements and debates between members are expected on any forum, but we must insist that each member show respect when stating their opinion and respect other members' rights to their own opinions in return. Stalking, harassment or threats in posts will result in an immediate ban
3. Report posts: Staff cannot possibly read all threads/posts, so we appreciate and rely on our members to help us keep the forum free of problem posts for you. Please REPORT spam, non-supporting vendor violations, insults & personal attacks, trolling, etc.. Please do not respond in a way that will create a greater problem. You may send a PM (with a link to the problem post please) to an Administrator or Moderator... or... click the REPORT POST icon attached to each post. This will send an immediate email alert to ALL forum staff, including a direct link to that post
4. Do not make hateful, racist, or discriminatory comments: Posts that target an individual or group based on gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability/handicap, politics or religion are strictly prohibited. Expressions of intolerance or hatred are subject to warning/infraction/ban
5. Do not 'hijack' threads: The subject of a thread is determined by the original poster. Interrupting that discussion is rude and makes it difficult to find posts that are pertinent to the thread topic. Repeat offenders subject to warning/infraction/ban
6. Do not post offensive or shocking content w/o warning: You MUST Begin the title of any thread that is Not Work Safe with the letters NWS or NSFW to serve as a warning to readers AND all NWS threads must ONLY be posted in Off Topic. NWS material is anything that could be considered inappropriate, indecent, gross, or offensive in mixed company, or could compromise the reader if seen by others on their computer screen. If a thread is NOT labeled "NWS" by the original poster, do NOT post NWS material or links within that thread. ALL"NWS" threads posted outside of the Off-Topic forum will be removed. The line is thin as to what is acceptable, please use common sense. Any thread/post we deem inappropriate will be deleted w/o notice. Posts depicting nudity/partial nudity/obscene material/pornography, or links to same, are absolutely forbidden, INCLUDING in threads labeled "NWS"
7. The Off-Topic forum does NOT mean 'anything goes': ALL other forum rules still apply! Discussion of religion is NOT permitted due to the volatility of that topic. Politics & sexual subject matter can be equally volatile and are also NOT permitted. Such posts/threads are subject to removal and warning/ infraction/ ban.
8. Please do not insult our readers with offensive language or images: Profanity and explicit, obscene, or vulgar language, graphics, or similar behavior is unnecessary. Language filters are in place, but are very limited. Vulgar language not included in the filters should not be construed as acceptable. Circumvention of this policy may subject the poster to warning/infraction/ban at staff discretion
9. Solicitations: This member base is not a source to be "mined" for any purpose, including sales, fundraisers, raffles, or donations by individuals, groups, or businesses, for profit or non-profit, without prior permission or authority
10. Misrepresentation will not be tolerated: This includes creation of multiple accounts for purposes of deception or conflict avoidance
11. Respect the privacy of fellow members: Do NOT post any private communications or contact information
12. Each member is allowed ONE user account. If there is a problem with your user name contact an Administrator by PM. All IP addresses are logged and viewable by Moderators and Administrators
Legal:
All posts by members are the sole responsibility of that member and do not necessarily reflect the views of the forum's owners or administration. This forum, and its administration, do not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of information or products represented in posts on this site, or on 3rd party sites linked to by any member
Disclaimer:
The content of posts and/or threads is the sole responsibility of the user who posted them and all users are responsible for their own actions. Sellers on this site are in no way related to, or affiliated with, the forum or its agents. This site does not endorse, warrant, or guarantee products, services, or transactions between users, or between users and Supporting Vendors
The basic ground rules are simple: treat each other with respect, don't break the law, this is not a place to vent about what you don't like about the league.
The following rules are meant as a guideline for acceptable member behavior. In some cases it may be necessary for Staff to take action based on their judgment and not on any particular rule herein. A formal point-based warning/infraction system is used to remind members of the rules, or impose sanctions, as needed. All warnings and infractions are automatically recorded and can be viewed in your profile only by the recipient and staff members. If you should receive a warning or infraction and disagree with its premise, you may discuss it with any staff member via PM – Do NOT complain in threads/posts
We reserve the right to move, modify, delete or merge posts at our discretion and without explanation.
These rules may be amended at any time... Please review this page periodically.
Signatures:
Signatures/ user names/ avatars must be work-safe and socially acceptable. Although members have the option to disable them, they are always visible to guest readers. For members who prefer not to view signatures, there is an option to turn them off in the User CP
Over-sized signatures are inconsiderate and may be removed. To further the 'less is best' philosophy, please note that the software may limit signatures to only appear in your first post on any given thread page
Following are general Sig guidelines - You may be asked to remove signatures that do not conform to these guidelines, it may be limited by the software, or it may be removed by staff without notice:
Images: Sig photo MAX 500W x 200H (pixels). If using more than one photo, please resize to collectively fit within this 500W x 200H footprint
Text: If you include an image in your sig, please limit text to 2 lines
Avatars:
Socially acceptable and work-safe avatars only. No political, religious, or adult/sexual content or language. Non-conforming avatars will be removed w/o notice
POSTING RULES:
1. Post new threads in the correct forum category; each category includes a brief description of what belongs there.
In addition...
Do NOT post complaints about forum staff, warnings/infractions/bans, or site policies. Direct these matters to any Administrator or Moderator privately via PM and allow time for them to respond
Please welcome all newcomers with friendly advice about how to find info & resources and help them get involved in our community - If you can't be friendly, please be quiet
Begin a new thread only if the subject matter has not already been posted. Like threads may be merged w/o notice
No cross-posting: Do not post the same thread in multiple forum sections. Duplicate threads will be merged or deleted
Do NOT create a thread that is intended, or likely, to incite inflammatory responses, such as complaints against another member or competing forum
Title new threads in a meaningful way so that the subject is obvious and easily searched. The key to others locating information in the future depends upon it
Do not post using all caps, or all bold, font: this is the equivalent to shouting and is difficult to read
No 'post-whoring': meaningless replies do NOT contribute to a topic of discussion, higher post counts don’t make one member “better” than another, and high post count competitions tend to annoy the community and staff. Such posts are subject to removal and sanctions
Do NOT solicit our members to join forums/websites outside of our network. Violators are subject to suspension or ban at our discretion and w/o warning
Do NOT override site filters for language or URLs that have been deemed inappropriate
Linking to files/programs/software that can control or harm a user’s computer is prohibited
Do not infringe copyrights, post links to downloads, or offers for pirated copyrighted materials i.e. service manuals, copied/hacked navigation software, brand logo rip-offs, etc. This extends to posting of copyrighted articles as well. Under 'Fair Use' provisions you can legally post a small abstract of an article and include a link, or simply post the link. The exception to this rule is press releases, which are intended for distribution
2. Be respectful of others: Personal attacks and insults will not be tolerated. If you don't agree with a post, focus your argument on that post, NOT the person who posted it. There is a common bond that brought each of us to this forum but, there is much diversity in age, race, gender, language, and location among our members, which will contribute to differing opinions. All opinions are welcome; disagreements and debates between members are expected on any forum, but we must insist that each member show respect when stating their opinion and respect other members' rights to their own opinions in return. Stalking, harassment or threats in posts will result in an immediate ban
3. Report posts: Staff cannot possibly read all threads/posts, so we appreciate and rely on our members to help us keep the forum free of problem posts for you. Please REPORT spam, non-supporting vendor violations, insults & personal attacks, trolling, etc.. Please do not respond in a way that will create a greater problem. You may send a PM (with a link to the problem post please) to an Administrator or Moderator... or... click the REPORT POST icon attached to each post. This will send an immediate email alert to ALL forum staff, including a direct link to that post
4. Do not make hateful, racist, or discriminatory comments: Posts that target an individual or group based on gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability/handicap, politics or religion are strictly prohibited. Expressions of intolerance or hatred are subject to warning/infraction/ban
5. Do not 'hijack' threads: The subject of a thread is determined by the original poster. Interrupting that discussion is rude and makes it difficult to find posts that are pertinent to the thread topic. Repeat offenders subject to warning/infraction/ban
6. Do not post offensive or shocking content w/o warning: You MUST Begin the title of any thread that is Not Work Safe with the letters NWS or NSFW to serve as a warning to readers AND all NWS threads must ONLY be posted in Off Topic. NWS material is anything that could be considered inappropriate, indecent, gross, or offensive in mixed company, or could compromise the reader if seen by others on their computer screen. If a thread is NOT labeled "NWS" by the original poster, do NOT post NWS material or links within that thread. ALL"NWS" threads posted outside of the Off-Topic forum will be removed. The line is thin as to what is acceptable, please use common sense. Any thread/post we deem inappropriate will be deleted w/o notice. Posts depicting nudity/partial nudity/obscene material/pornography, or links to same, are absolutely forbidden, INCLUDING in threads labeled "NWS"
7. The Off-Topic forum does NOT mean 'anything goes': ALL other forum rules still apply! Discussion of religion is NOT permitted due to the volatility of that topic. Politics & sexual subject matter can be equally volatile and are also NOT permitted. Such posts/threads are subject to removal and warning/ infraction/ ban.
8. Please do not insult our readers with offensive language or images: Profanity and explicit, obscene, or vulgar language, graphics, or similar behavior is unnecessary. Language filters are in place, but are very limited. Vulgar language not included in the filters should not be construed as acceptable. Circumvention of this policy may subject the poster to warning/infraction/ban at staff discretion
9. Solicitations: This member base is not a source to be "mined" for any purpose, including sales, fundraisers, raffles, or donations by individuals, groups, or businesses, for profit or non-profit, without prior permission or authority
10. Misrepresentation will not be tolerated: This includes creation of multiple accounts for purposes of deception or conflict avoidance
11. Respect the privacy of fellow members: Do NOT post any private communications or contact information
12. Each member is allowed ONE user account. If there is a problem with your user name contact an Administrator by PM. All IP addresses are logged and viewable by Moderators and Administrators
Legal:
All posts by members are the sole responsibility of that member and do not necessarily reflect the views of the forum's owners or administration. This forum, and its administration, do not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of information or products represented in posts on this site, or on 3rd party sites linked to by any member
Disclaimer:
The content of posts and/or threads is the sole responsibility of the user who posted them and all users are responsible for their own actions. Sellers on this site are in no way related to, or affiliated with, the forum or its agents. This site does not endorse, warrant, or guarantee products, services, or transactions between users, or between users and Supporting Vendors