Display name: Please choose a sensible display name. Display names should contain only alphanumeric characters and must not contain profanity, racism, sexual references, hatred or other offensive references. Do not use your display name to impersonate, harass or offend other members.
Multiple usernames: Do not register more than one account. If you have forgotten your password please use the password recovery system to retrieve it. If you have forgotten your login username or are otherwise unable to access your account please contact us for assistance.
Language: Avoid offensive language and do not attempt to intentionally bypass the profanity filter.
Abusive Behavior: Do not post rude, inflammatory comments intended to incite other members.
Suggestive behavior: Do not post sexually suggestive comments, innuendo or engage in inappropriate sexually oriented personal exchanges or harassment.
Shouting: Do not write in all uppercase letters, writing in this manner is considered "shouting" and makes posts difficult to read and may prove annoying to others.
Spamming: SPAM(short pointless annoying messages) is not permitted; please keep all your posts on topic and as constructive as possible.
Thread derailment: Do not derail or hijack threads with posts that are either off-topic or designed to draw attention away from what is being discussed. If you'd like to discuss something different either start a new thread or find another better suited for the topic you wish to discuss.
Spelling and grammar: Do not criticize other members on their spelling, grammar or punctuation. Note: When writing a post it is always a good idea to check your own spelling (spellchecking is enabled) and grammar before submitting it, make sure that what you've written is clear, makes sense and can be easily understood by others.
Offensive material: Do not post images or links containing pornography, gore, excessive violence, or other overly graphic material.
Copyrighted material: If you quote text from another web site then please properly credit the source. Not doing so constitutes plagiarism. Always include a source link with quoted material. Members are asked to copy only as much as is necessary when quoting copyrighted material, do not copy and paste entire articles or web pages.
Signature and avatar: Signatures are the personalized attachments placed at the bottom of members' posts, and avatars are the pictures which appear under members' usernames. Signatures and avatars should not contain inappropriate and offensive content as outlined above. We reserve the right to remove any signature or avatar that we deem to be unsuitable, inappropriate or disruptive. Signatures and avatars must also conform to the following guidelines: A) Signature images must neither exceed 500Wx150H pixels nor 100k in size, B) Avatar images must neither exceed 140Wx140H pixels nor 50k in size, C) Signatures should not contain advertisements, and D) Members are allowed to include a small text link to their own non-commercial web site in their signature.
POLICIES
All posts are property of the poster. This forum maintains the right to request alteration or deletion of any offensive post.
This forum reserves the right to remove any post that we deem to be inappropriate, offensive or intentionally disruptive, or to take any action necessary against any member whose behaviour we deem to be inappropriate, offensive or intentionally disruptive. Action taken is done on a case by case basis and is dependant on the nature and severity of the violations, but can include anything up to the banning of the account and IP address.
This forum reserves the right to change or add to these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.
In all situations the decision of the Administrator is final.
USER AGREEMENT
By registering at this forum, you agree to abide by the above Rules and Policies, and fully understand the consequences for defiance. You also acknowledge that Rules and Policies can and frequently will be changed or added to fit the changing times, and you are expected to abide by those as well. If you find these conditions to be agreeable, then welcome to the community. By acknowledging and adhering to the above Rules and Policies we hope to provide a pleasant and insightful experience for all members.
