Post by Rowan on Sept 29, 2010 15:21:17 GMT
The rules for posting on the message board.
1. The application of these rules are not open for discussion and may be amended or added to at the discretion of the staff.
2. The purpose of the board is to allow those interested in paganism in Wessex and other related subjects to meet in an online community and discuss such topics.
3. Like any community, this chat and board flourish only when users feel welcome and safe. Constructive/positive critiques and disagreements are allowed, but messages must be professional and courteous; meaning no personal attacks, no inflammatory words, no abusive language, no sexist, or racist comments, no demeaning references, no vulgar or profane words. No discrimination on the basis of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual preference, age, region, disability, etc. Hate speech of any kind is grounds for immediate banning. There will be no exceptions to any of the items in this.
4. You may advertise your own events, moots, circles and other related items on this board. However please do not abuse this service by spamming adverts, bumping your posts or only using this board as a means to promote yourself. Please do not advertise personal divination, healing or spellcasting services. This is not free advertsing for your business.
5. No spamming the board. Do not post multiple posts of the same or similar message simply to take up space.
6. Please stick with one user name and do not register multiple names.
7.If you see a post on the board that needs to be deleted (troll/flaming/spam), please send a message to the admin. Please do not post about it on the board.
8. Posts that violate the rules may be deleted without notice at the discretion of the admin. Additionally, posts that are in response to deleted posts may be deleted as well, since they will make little sense without the original post. Please do not post comments or questions about a deleted post on the board. Posts that complain/question about deletions or banned users will be deleted. The admin decision is final and is not open for discussion.
9. It is ok to use language like:
"I disagree with your post because of ......"
"I think that is very bad for us because ...."
"You might not be aware of this addition information which could help in your decision ....."
It is NOT ok to use language like:
"You're an idiot"
"You have no idea what you're talking about. Why don't you leave?"
"We'd all be better off if you'd just go away."
"You are completely wrong."
You are required to respect all the acceptable beliefs of all the members here.
10. It is NOT ok to harass the admin over instant messenger programs or send emails with all the reasons you believe your message didn't break the rules or why the rules don't apply to YOU or your situation, or to be abusive. Harassing behaviour is guaranteed to result in being banned.
1. The application of these rules are not open for discussion and may be amended or added to at the discretion of the staff.
2. The purpose of the board is to allow those interested in paganism in Wessex and other related subjects to meet in an online community and discuss such topics.
3. Like any community, this chat and board flourish only when users feel welcome and safe. Constructive/positive critiques and disagreements are allowed, but messages must be professional and courteous; meaning no personal attacks, no inflammatory words, no abusive language, no sexist, or racist comments, no demeaning references, no vulgar or profane words. No discrimination on the basis of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual preference, age, region, disability, etc. Hate speech of any kind is grounds for immediate banning. There will be no exceptions to any of the items in this.
4. You may advertise your own events, moots, circles and other related items on this board. However please do not abuse this service by spamming adverts, bumping your posts or only using this board as a means to promote yourself. Please do not advertise personal divination, healing or spellcasting services. This is not free advertsing for your business.
5. No spamming the board. Do not post multiple posts of the same or similar message simply to take up space.
6. Please stick with one user name and do not register multiple names.
7.If you see a post on the board that needs to be deleted (troll/flaming/spam), please send a message to the admin. Please do not post about it on the board.
8. Posts that violate the rules may be deleted without notice at the discretion of the admin. Additionally, posts that are in response to deleted posts may be deleted as well, since they will make little sense without the original post. Please do not post comments or questions about a deleted post on the board. Posts that complain/question about deletions or banned users will be deleted. The admin decision is final and is not open for discussion.
9. It is ok to use language like:
"I disagree with your post because of ......"
"I think that is very bad for us because ...."
"You might not be aware of this addition information which could help in your decision ....."
It is NOT ok to use language like:
"You're an idiot"
"You have no idea what you're talking about. Why don't you leave?"
"We'd all be better off if you'd just go away."
"You are completely wrong."
You are required to respect all the acceptable beliefs of all the members here.
10. It is NOT ok to harass the admin over instant messenger programs or send emails with all the reasons you believe your message didn't break the rules or why the rules don't apply to YOU or your situation, or to be abusive. Harassing behaviour is guaranteed to result in being banned.