Post by Admin on Oct 30, 2017 17:26:35 GMT
In order to have a community where everyone can feel at ease and comfortable, the following Code of Conduct applies to each forum.
The Golden Rule
"Post unto others, as you would have them post unto you"... In other words, think about what you are saying and what you have typed before hitting the Enter Key.
Be respectful of your fellow members!
Code of Conduct
Flaming or harassing or threatening another member is not allowed nor will it be tolerated.
Profanity is not permitted.
Spamming and cross forum posting are not allowed.
Posting of links to Pornographic sites is not permitted. Posting of pornographic or overtly sexual images is not acceptable.
Arguing your point with a moderator or refusing to do, or stop doing something a Moderator has asked you about, will not be tolerated. If you have an issue with a Moderator, arguing with him or her on the forum is not a smart move.
Screen names, avatars, links of an offensive or suggestive nature will not be tolerated and may be removed at Administrators discretion.
The following subjects will not be tolerated as topics for conversation:
Politics
Religion
Race
Sexual Orientation
BREAKING THE RULES
Any Violations of the Code will result in the punitive actions described below.
In order to keep things simple we use a "Three Strikes System" for enforcing the rules.
Strike One is a verbal (posted) and email warning from an Administrator or Moderator, which may direct you to make amends or apologize for your actions to another member or at the very least clean up your own mess.
Strike Two is the suspension of posting privileges for a minimum of two weeks, but may be longer, depending on the nature of the problem. You will be notified by email of the suspension.
Re-instatement is not automatic. In order to have your privileges re-instated at the end of the suspension period. YOU will need to request re-instatement of your posting privileges in an email to the Moderator of the forum that the incident occurred on and the Administrators.
Strike Three is a suspension of "all" privileges and may include banning from the forum. This is irrevocable.
NOTE: The "Three Strikes System" is only one out of any number of responses the forum moderators may take in addressing inappropriate behavior. Depending on the situation, response CAN range from a simple, friendly warning, to a summary permanent ban from the forum. As a member of the forum, we expect everyone to behave responsibly, with maturity and due consideration for the other members of the forum. If a member exhibits either a pattern of misbehavior, or the willful disregard of the forum or disrespect towards our moderators, then that forum member will be summarily banned from the forum.
The Golden Rule
"Post unto others, as you would have them post unto you"... In other words, think about what you are saying and what you have typed before hitting the Enter Key.
Be respectful of your fellow members!
Code of Conduct
Flaming or harassing or threatening another member is not allowed nor will it be tolerated.
Profanity is not permitted.
Spamming and cross forum posting are not allowed.
Posting of links to Pornographic sites is not permitted. Posting of pornographic or overtly sexual images is not acceptable.
Arguing your point with a moderator or refusing to do, or stop doing something a Moderator has asked you about, will not be tolerated. If you have an issue with a Moderator, arguing with him or her on the forum is not a smart move.
Screen names, avatars, links of an offensive or suggestive nature will not be tolerated and may be removed at Administrators discretion.
The following subjects will not be tolerated as topics for conversation:
Politics
Religion
Race
Sexual Orientation
BREAKING THE RULES
Any Violations of the Code will result in the punitive actions described below.
In order to keep things simple we use a "Three Strikes System" for enforcing the rules.
Strike One is a verbal (posted) and email warning from an Administrator or Moderator, which may direct you to make amends or apologize for your actions to another member or at the very least clean up your own mess.
Strike Two is the suspension of posting privileges for a minimum of two weeks, but may be longer, depending on the nature of the problem. You will be notified by email of the suspension.
Re-instatement is not automatic. In order to have your privileges re-instated at the end of the suspension period. YOU will need to request re-instatement of your posting privileges in an email to the Moderator of the forum that the incident occurred on and the Administrators.
Strike Three is a suspension of "all" privileges and may include banning from the forum. This is irrevocable.
NOTE: The "Three Strikes System" is only one out of any number of responses the forum moderators may take in addressing inappropriate behavior. Depending on the situation, response CAN range from a simple, friendly warning, to a summary permanent ban from the forum. As a member of the forum, we expect everyone to behave responsibly, with maturity and due consideration for the other members of the forum. If a member exhibits either a pattern of misbehavior, or the willful disregard of the forum or disrespect towards our moderators, then that forum member will be summarily banned from the forum.