Post by Sue S on Dec 14, 2010 13:51:26 GMT
I've taken the liberty of copying the PoV Rules here slightly tweeked:
Forum Rules and Etiquette.
PoV Continued is provided as a forum for robust but courteous discussion of any subject under the sun. To allow the widest possible discussion, we strive to moderate this forum as little as possible. The rules are largely common sense.
Moderating a forum is an inexact science. We will do our best to enforce the rules as fairly as possible. Nevertheless, we reserve to ourselves the sole right to interpret and apply the rules as we see fit. Users who are unhappy with an aspect of moderation are invited to email us, however, we will not welcome complaints about moderation on the forum itself.
The Rules.
1 We will not allow comments that are offensively abusive, defamatory, aggressive, or bigoted (i.e. racist, sexist, or homophobic etc.).
2 We will not tolerate bickering, sniping and generally juvenile behaviour. Posts that address a substantive topic are welcome but those that are no more than personal attacks on other posters are not. By all means be contrarian, controversial, and challenging, but address yourself to the issues, not personalities. Show courtesy and maturity. We reserve the right to close threads that have descended into the playground.
3 Use your discretion about 'feeding the trolls' (i.e. responding to users who are clearly not interested in serious discussion). If you think that a poster is not worth responding to, then do not respond to them. Similarly, do not ask for posters to be banned or complain, on the forum, about the moderation. If you have a serious complaint, address it to us via email.
4 Choose and maintain a forum name. “Sock puppetry” and spoofing are not allowed. If you wish to change your forum name that is allowed at our discretion but should be accompanied with a clear announcement. Please also choose a substantive name -no fewer than three letters. Please address other users by their chosen name and avoid insulting or derisive permutations or diminutives.
5 When posting articles please include a link to the original. When posting blog articles, unless it is your own, do not post the entire text but a portion of it, along with a link. At our discretion, you may promote blogs and websites here if you believe they will interest other users but do try to contribute to the forum as well. If you promote your own site, please link to this forum. If someone posts a link only, please reply to the post on the originating site, not on this forum.
6 Please do not reply to obvious spam -it is removed without notice, as are replies.
Enforcement.
Users who violate the rules will receive an official warning on the forum. Subsequent infractions will incur a second warning, followed by a suspension or outright ban. Egregious violations will result in an immediate suspension or ban.
Sue & The Moderating Team.
Forum Rules and Etiquette.
PoV Continued is provided as a forum for robust but courteous discussion of any subject under the sun. To allow the widest possible discussion, we strive to moderate this forum as little as possible. The rules are largely common sense.
Moderating a forum is an inexact science. We will do our best to enforce the rules as fairly as possible. Nevertheless, we reserve to ourselves the sole right to interpret and apply the rules as we see fit. Users who are unhappy with an aspect of moderation are invited to email us, however, we will not welcome complaints about moderation on the forum itself.
The Rules.
1 We will not allow comments that are offensively abusive, defamatory, aggressive, or bigoted (i.e. racist, sexist, or homophobic etc.).
2 We will not tolerate bickering, sniping and generally juvenile behaviour. Posts that address a substantive topic are welcome but those that are no more than personal attacks on other posters are not. By all means be contrarian, controversial, and challenging, but address yourself to the issues, not personalities. Show courtesy and maturity. We reserve the right to close threads that have descended into the playground.
3 Use your discretion about 'feeding the trolls' (i.e. responding to users who are clearly not interested in serious discussion). If you think that a poster is not worth responding to, then do not respond to them. Similarly, do not ask for posters to be banned or complain, on the forum, about the moderation. If you have a serious complaint, address it to us via email.
4 Choose and maintain a forum name. “Sock puppetry” and spoofing are not allowed. If you wish to change your forum name that is allowed at our discretion but should be accompanied with a clear announcement. Please also choose a substantive name -no fewer than three letters. Please address other users by their chosen name and avoid insulting or derisive permutations or diminutives.
5 When posting articles please include a link to the original. When posting blog articles, unless it is your own, do not post the entire text but a portion of it, along with a link. At our discretion, you may promote blogs and websites here if you believe they will interest other users but do try to contribute to the forum as well. If you promote your own site, please link to this forum. If someone posts a link only, please reply to the post on the originating site, not on this forum.
6 Please do not reply to obvious spam -it is removed without notice, as are replies.
Enforcement.
Users who violate the rules will receive an official warning on the forum. Subsequent infractions will incur a second warning, followed by a suspension or outright ban. Egregious violations will result in an immediate suspension or ban.
Sue & The Moderating Team.