Post by Ptarmigan on May 7, 2008 21:29:35 GMT
Site Policy for the 'North Antrim Traditions' Forum
Threads:
Disciplinary Procedures:
Avatars/Signatures:
The disciplinary procedure:
Rules on COMMERCIAL POSTS for the 'North Antrim Traditions Forum'
Along with the 'Ground Rules' announcement, I'd just like to get this 'commercial posts' policy straight, in everyone's mind.
To this end I have again borrowed the best one I could find, from a similar musical site.
Many thanks for your time & interest.
Ptarmigan
Threads:
1) A thread on any section should have a connection to the forum on which it is placed.
We ask those members wishing to start new threads to give some thought as to which forum is appropriate to the subject matter of their thread before posting.
Any thread or post that Admin/Mod believes to be inappropriate, will either be removed (If Admin/Mod believes it to be inappropriate for the site) or be moved to the appropriate section of the site.
2) We are open fair and just when it comes to topics for threads, so we would ask that, as far as possible, members stick to the subject matter of the threads.
We are aware that threads can and do sometimes go off in unexpected directions, but Admin will take a dim view of, what it sees as, a deliberate attempt by members to steer a thread away from its original topic, for whatever reason, one being that the member may be uncomfortable with the subject matter of that thread.
If Admin have allowed a thread to remain, then it is a bonefide thread.
Other than these Basic rules, just about anything, within reason, is open for discussion.
Wherever it is deemed appropriate and necessary “Stickies” will be used on forums to remind members of the rules of that forum. or of any changes in those rules.
We ask those members wishing to start new threads to give some thought as to which forum is appropriate to the subject matter of their thread before posting.
Any thread or post that Admin/Mod believes to be inappropriate, will either be removed (If Admin/Mod believes it to be inappropriate for the site) or be moved to the appropriate section of the site.
2) We are open fair and just when it comes to topics for threads, so we would ask that, as far as possible, members stick to the subject matter of the threads.
We are aware that threads can and do sometimes go off in unexpected directions, but Admin will take a dim view of, what it sees as, a deliberate attempt by members to steer a thread away from its original topic, for whatever reason, one being that the member may be uncomfortable with the subject matter of that thread.
If Admin have allowed a thread to remain, then it is a bonefide thread.
Other than these Basic rules, just about anything, within reason, is open for discussion.
Wherever it is deemed appropriate and necessary “Stickies” will be used on forums to remind members of the rules of that forum. or of any changes in those rules.
Disciplinary Procedures:
The rules we hope will be simple.
Common sense will dictate what is and isn’t a punishable offence.
I do not intend to stifle debate, argumentative and robust debate is fine here, but outright bigotry and personal abuse to other members is not & will not be tolerated.
Common sense will dictate what is and isn’t a punishable offence.
I do not intend to stifle debate, argumentative and robust debate is fine here, but outright bigotry and personal abuse to other members is not & will not be tolerated.
Avatars/Signatures:
While the forum allows for Avatars and signatures, they should reflect the ethos of the site.
No avatars or signature will be permitted which admin. believe could or would cause offense.
Please be aware of this when choosing an avatar or signature.
Any breech of this rule could result in your avatar/signature being removed, and your ability to use this facility will be blocked.
The final decision on whether or not an avatar or signature is offensive lies with the admin/mod.
No avatars or signature will be permitted which admin. believe could or would cause offense.
Please be aware of this when choosing an avatar or signature.
Any breech of this rule could result in your avatar/signature being removed, and your ability to use this facility will be blocked.
The final decision on whether or not an avatar or signature is offensive lies with the admin/mod.
The disciplinary procedure:
The disciplinary procedure is simple.
In the first instance, any member believed to be in abuse of the above policies will be warned in private, by private message, from one of the Admin. Staff.
Remember the decision as to whether or not a member’s behaviour is acceptable or unacceptable is in the hands of Admin, and their decision is final.
Failure to respond positively to that private warning will result in a more public warning, two of which will result in the said member being considered for banning.
Once banned, you will be unable to return in another incarnation, as your IP address will be banned.
Public warnings will be published in a sticky topic on the open forum, named “Warnings” (So as to remove any doubt as to some ones eligibility to be considered for banning.).
Notice of any warning given will also be posted on the thread where the warning was earned..
Any member of Admin has the right to issue a private or public warning, but banning will be decided democratically by Admin.
In the first instance, any member believed to be in abuse of the above policies will be warned in private, by private message, from one of the Admin. Staff.
Remember the decision as to whether or not a member’s behaviour is acceptable or unacceptable is in the hands of Admin, and their decision is final.
Failure to respond positively to that private warning will result in a more public warning, two of which will result in the said member being considered for banning.
Once banned, you will be unable to return in another incarnation, as your IP address will be banned.
Public warnings will be published in a sticky topic on the open forum, named “Warnings” (So as to remove any doubt as to some ones eligibility to be considered for banning.).
Notice of any warning given will also be posted on the thread where the warning was earned..
Any member of Admin has the right to issue a private or public warning, but banning will be decided democratically by Admin.
Rules on COMMERCIAL POSTS for the 'North Antrim Traditions Forum'
Along with the 'Ground Rules' announcement, I'd just like to get this 'commercial posts' policy straight, in everyone's mind.
To this end I have again borrowed the best one I could find, from a similar musical site.
1. The blanket policy is this:
You may not use the board to promote your business.
Exceptions will be made under certain conditions.
Some of those will be outlined below.
When in doubt, email me and I’ll try to work with you.
2. If you are not in the business of making or selling whistles or other products (of any kind), but you have items such as used instruments you want to offer for sale, you may post two messages.
In the first, you describe what is available and you provide your email address and/or phone number.
You may not use the message board to receive offers to buy or to negotiate further.
Replies to your offer of sale should not be made on the board. Your message should clearly indicate that interested parties should NOT respond on the board.
If replies are made on the board anyway, you must respond to them off the board.
They will be deleted if and when I see them.
When the item is no longer for sale, you may post a message indicating so.
3. If you are in the business of making or selling products related to the content of these forums, AND you have a track record of contributing noncommercial posts to these forums as a member, you may announce the availability of new products, services, & businesses only.
Once and only once.
You may not include ANY competitive or self-promotional language.
We will delete commercial posts in which someone creates an account and then immediately or quickly posts a promotional message without a history of contributing as a genuine member of this on-line community.
4. If you are a regularly contributing member of the community (contributing noncommercial posts), you may post a message on the board that describes your business, avoiding competive language and claims of superior products and services, ONCE A MONTH (not more).
In any message,
I’ll will email this to people who may have missed it, if and when they post inappropriately.
You may not use the board to promote your business.
Exceptions will be made under certain conditions.
Some of those will be outlined below.
When in doubt, email me and I’ll try to work with you.
2. If you are not in the business of making or selling whistles or other products (of any kind), but you have items such as used instruments you want to offer for sale, you may post two messages.
In the first, you describe what is available and you provide your email address and/or phone number.
You may not use the message board to receive offers to buy or to negotiate further.
Replies to your offer of sale should not be made on the board. Your message should clearly indicate that interested parties should NOT respond on the board.
If replies are made on the board anyway, you must respond to them off the board.
They will be deleted if and when I see them.
When the item is no longer for sale, you may post a message indicating so.
3. If you are in the business of making or selling products related to the content of these forums, AND you have a track record of contributing noncommercial posts to these forums as a member, you may announce the availability of new products, services, & businesses only.
Once and only once.
You may not include ANY competitive or self-promotional language.
We will delete commercial posts in which someone creates an account and then immediately or quickly posts a promotional message without a history of contributing as a genuine member of this on-line community.
4. If you are a regularly contributing member of the community (contributing noncommercial posts), you may post a message on the board that describes your business, avoiding competive language and claims of superior products and services, ONCE A MONTH (not more).
In any message,
I’ll will email this to people who may have missed it, if and when they post inappropriately.
Many thanks for your time & interest.
Ptarmigan