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Good evening ladies and gentlemen.
(I really do hate sounding like your typical, hard-nosed office manager, so I'll try to keep this friendly and arse-free as possible.)
Though I'm positive most of you are upstanding, decent people, it's important we have a set of rules to keep things in order. I spent some time thinking about them, and they're as much for myself and (any) moderators as well as for ordinary members.
If you have any questions, suggestions or comments about the rules, please don't hesitate to PM me.
(I really do hate sounding like your typical, hard-nosed office manager, so I'll try to keep this friendly and arse-free as possible.)
Though I'm positive most of you are upstanding, decent people, it's important we have a set of rules to keep things in order. I spent some time thinking about them, and they're as much for myself and (any) moderators as well as for ordinary members.
If you have any questions, suggestions or comments about the rules, please don't hesitate to PM me.
Founder, theignoredboard.com
Posted: 18 February 2007, 19:27
Standard forum rules
Use of the board is a privilege, not a right. No discriminatory, illegal etc. content.
Respect each other
The primary reason for creating The Ignored Board. We're all different to certain degrees, but we're all in the same boat.
Two strikes policy
Most places give three or four chances before kicking someone out, but here you get just two. Willfully breaking a rule results in a warning, and the second time results in a temporary (or permanent) ban.
Note: I'm not trigger-happy, nor do I even like banning people, but I will if I have to.
Membership
The hard part of building this community was getting people to join, so we value your membership and your wellbeing.
Anyone found to be providing false information about themselves will be instantly banned. Personal information is always optional, so you don't have to fill it in.
Posting
Images
Issues
Any problems or issues with other members should always be resolved in private, through PMs. If no resolution results, then contact a moderator or myself. Never air dirty laundry in public threads!
In General
Use of the board is a privilege, not a right. No discriminatory, illegal etc. content.
Respect each other
The primary reason for creating The Ignored Board. We're all different to certain degrees, but we're all in the same boat.
- Everybody is entitled to their opinion, and so are you. Whether you agree or disagree with someone else's point of view, remember it is just that.
- Be kind and considerate to others. Treat others how you'd like to be treated.
- Refrain from giving unwarranted and unqualified advice. Very few people are qualified doctors or therapists, and even fewer have been in exactly the person's position. If someone wants your advice on personal matters, they'll usually ask for it directly.
Two strikes policy
Most places give three or four chances before kicking someone out, but here you get just two. Willfully breaking a rule results in a warning, and the second time results in a temporary (or permanent) ban.
Note: I'm not trigger-happy, nor do I even like banning people, but I will if I have to.
Membership
The hard part of building this community was getting people to join, so we value your membership and your wellbeing.
Anyone found to be providing false information about themselves will be instantly banned. Personal information is always optional, so you don't have to fill it in.
Posting
- Feel free to make a post if you have anything to say, but please search for relevant threads to contribute to first.
Also, try to post in the relevant category and board. If you're unsure where to post, make an educated guess.
- Always give credit or reference to any resources used, especially from the Internet. Otherwise, among other things, you might be accused of plagiarism.
- Never post defamatory comments about another person. If you must talk about someone in a negative way, use first names (preferably generic or made up) only.
Images
- Forget the bullshit statistics: it is strongly recommended not to post a photograph of yourself on this board: whether as an avatar, a link or an attachment. The Ignored Board will not become another Faceparty, MySpace or Gumtree!
Most importantly, avoiding posting photos will force other members to concentrate on your message instead of looks. Isn't that why most of us are here? I contend it is!
- Avatars (when made available) must be in JPEG or PNG format. Animated GIFs are prohibited under all circumstances, and must be approved before using.
Issues
Any problems or issues with other members should always be resolved in private, through PMs. If no resolution results, then contact a moderator or myself. Never air dirty laundry in public threads!
In General
- Don't be scared to report any member you find breaking the rules - be they member or moderator.
- The decision of the Administrator (me) regarding any matter is final. I am usually a fair person.
Founder, theignoredboard.com
Posted: 18 February 2007, 20:09
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