Post by Steve Sutton on Apr 8, 2010 10:23:30 GMT -5
Burning-Daylight.com hereinafter The Forum, is a private Forum. Membership in the Forum is a privilege granted solely and exclusively by the Forum. Privileges may be terminated at any time at the sole discretion of the Forum and without notice.
The rules are not open for discussion on the open forums. If you have issues or concerns or questions about a rule feel free to PM a mod or admin and as always your concerns or suggestions will be taken into consideration. Do not use the open forum to "call out" a mod or admin for implementation of the rules.
GENERAL: Posts appear on the Forum as they are entered. It is impossible to monitor each post in real time. The Forum will strive to ensure that all posts are polite, professional and conform to a "G" rating due to an absence of violence, sexual content and strong language. Furthermore, it is the intent of the Forum to provide an atmosphere where every member, regardless of age, nationality, race, creed, political persuasion, sex, or level of education, shall be treated with the respect due them. This concept will be enforced with vigor.
English is the language of the Forum. Posts using a language other than English must include a full and complete English translation. Alternative? Post will be deleted.
Members found to have multiple user names with or without the intent of causing disruption on the forums will be removed.
Posts containing personal attacks or harassing, inflammatory, vulgar, abusive, threatening, sexually-oriented, hateful, or obscene language are prohibited on this Forum. Posts violating this prohibition will be removed. A member who violates this prohibition may be banned from the Forum. This prohibition includes attempts to alter words or phrases to avoid technical violation of the rules. The Forum will act more harshly toward those who intended to achieve a violation of the intent of the Forum rules by "typing around the censors" or replacing vulgarity with phrases or words such as "!@&)!@$*". If you cannot communicate without using profanity or vulgarity then this is not the place for you. If you occasionally feel the need to be emphatic about making your point then use one or more of the many emoticons we have available, but do not resort to profanity.
The Forum expects and encourages the lively exchange of ideas and opinions. The Forum also expects these exchanges to be free of rancor and personal invectives. The rules are simple and clear for all. Be polite or be gone.
Members who use the Forum as a storage site (photos, etc) will be banned. Such practices, which include techniques known as linking back, creates undue traffic, misuse of Forum bandwidth, and increased cost. PICTURE SIZE ...... All photos should have a MAXIMUM size of 1000W x 1000H, ... if the photos are larger, they may be deleted w/o notice.
User Names
User names may not include, or allude to business names or any other profit making agendas.
Posting videos and other media
Linking videos from sites such as YouTube MUST be embedded versus linking to the site page the video is on.
Avatars
All avatars must comply with our G rated, family friendly theme. Avatars that are deemed to be sexually suggestive, vulgar, abusive, or overly revealing will be deleted.
The decision as to whether an avatar complies with our rules is at the sole discretion of the Administrators and Moderators of this message board and is not open to debate.
Repeated violations of this rule will result in the termination of your membership priveldges.
Spamming Advertising of any kind via PM to members of this message board is considered spamming. Repeated violations of this rule will result in immediate termination of your membership.
Raffles
Raffle ticket sales of any kind by anyone or any organization are not allowed.
Dog Shooting Threads
Over the past several years many threads related to opinions about dogs being on property other than the owner of the animal have been posted. In all instances these threads have become heated and in most cases have resulted in threats, name calling, etc. This results in the Moderators having to delete posts and referee the arguments that erupt.
In the interest of keeping the peace, effective immediately threads or posts that relate to wandering dogs, shooting dogs, poisoning dogs, etc, will be deleted without notice or communication.
Libel Because of the changes regarding libel laws and liability, any threads or posts made about businesses or individuals that are derogatory, accusational or suggest illegal dealings will be deleted. We cannot accept the liability of being sued for libel because you feel you were poorly dealt with in a business deal or other transaction with anybody else, regardless of if they are a member here or not. If you have such a problem, deal with it personally, but do not post about it here. Repeated violations of this rule will result in immediate termination of your membership without recourse.
Commercial Advertising: Except for NON-MASS produced products, advertising is not allowed. All posts must adhere to all forum rules already in place. Please limit the bumping to once weekly. As always we will not allow disparaging comments concerning a member's services.
Do not post or advertise your services, wares, other message boards or websites of this message board including signature line, user name, and avatars except where allowed. You may send an appropriate PM to other members of this message board concerning your service with a link to your post here when requested or asked about it.
The forum is NOT to be used in any manner to promote or advertise any business or services be it commercial or hobby…… to determine where and if your threads are allowed please read these Forum Rules …
LEASES FORUM: When posting a "looking for members" type thread, the following information is required
1. Location
2. Price
It would also be helpful to include number of members needed, total number of members, type of land, any basic rules of the club.
SIGNATURE AREA RULES:
(1) No links to other websites are allowed in signature lines or avatars. You may post these links in your member profile.
(2) No "Pro Staff" notations.
(3) No photographs.
(4) No fonts larger than size 2.
(5) And just like in a post, any signature containing a phrase not of the English language, must have a translation, or risk the threat of being deleted.
(6) No advertising.
PRIVATE MESSAGES: Private Messages are intended to be precisely that. Do not post any private message or private email on the Forum. These messages are intended by the author to be private. Communication of this type may be posted by Administrators of the Forum if they deem it appropriate material for the Forum.
DISCLAIMER: Opinions, comments and statements made or posted by members of the Forum are strictly those of the member. The Forum does not endorse or adopt any message hereon unless posted specifically by Administrators of the Forum. The Forum disclaims any responsibility or liability whatsoever for the content posted to the Forum by its members. The Forum reserves the right to delete any post at any time without notice. All original material posted to this site becomes the sole property of the Forum and may be used in any manner and for any purpose the Forum may choose.
Any material deemed to be in poor taste or inflammatory to the forum and/or it's members can be removed arbitrarily by an ADMIN or MOD.
Use of this Board in any manner constitutes acceptance of the rules and of this disclaimer.
The rules are not open for discussion on the open forums. If you have issues or concerns or questions about a rule feel free to PM a mod or admin and as always your concerns or suggestions will be taken into consideration. Do not use the open forum to "call out" a mod or admin for implementation of the rules.
GENERAL: Posts appear on the Forum as they are entered. It is impossible to monitor each post in real time. The Forum will strive to ensure that all posts are polite, professional and conform to a "G" rating due to an absence of violence, sexual content and strong language. Furthermore, it is the intent of the Forum to provide an atmosphere where every member, regardless of age, nationality, race, creed, political persuasion, sex, or level of education, shall be treated with the respect due them. This concept will be enforced with vigor.
English is the language of the Forum. Posts using a language other than English must include a full and complete English translation. Alternative? Post will be deleted.
Members found to have multiple user names with or without the intent of causing disruption on the forums will be removed.
Posts containing personal attacks or harassing, inflammatory, vulgar, abusive, threatening, sexually-oriented, hateful, or obscene language are prohibited on this Forum. Posts violating this prohibition will be removed. A member who violates this prohibition may be banned from the Forum. This prohibition includes attempts to alter words or phrases to avoid technical violation of the rules. The Forum will act more harshly toward those who intended to achieve a violation of the intent of the Forum rules by "typing around the censors" or replacing vulgarity with phrases or words such as "!@&)!@$*". If you cannot communicate without using profanity or vulgarity then this is not the place for you. If you occasionally feel the need to be emphatic about making your point then use one or more of the many emoticons we have available, but do not resort to profanity.
The Forum expects and encourages the lively exchange of ideas and opinions. The Forum also expects these exchanges to be free of rancor and personal invectives. The rules are simple and clear for all. Be polite or be gone.
Members who use the Forum as a storage site (photos, etc) will be banned. Such practices, which include techniques known as linking back, creates undue traffic, misuse of Forum bandwidth, and increased cost. PICTURE SIZE ...... All photos should have a MAXIMUM size of 1000W x 1000H, ... if the photos are larger, they may be deleted w/o notice.
User Names
User names may not include, or allude to business names or any other profit making agendas.
Posting videos and other media
Linking videos from sites such as YouTube MUST be embedded versus linking to the site page the video is on.
Avatars
All avatars must comply with our G rated, family friendly theme. Avatars that are deemed to be sexually suggestive, vulgar, abusive, or overly revealing will be deleted.
The decision as to whether an avatar complies with our rules is at the sole discretion of the Administrators and Moderators of this message board and is not open to debate.
Repeated violations of this rule will result in the termination of your membership priveldges.
Spamming Advertising of any kind via PM to members of this message board is considered spamming. Repeated violations of this rule will result in immediate termination of your membership.
Raffles
Raffle ticket sales of any kind by anyone or any organization are not allowed.
Dog Shooting Threads
Over the past several years many threads related to opinions about dogs being on property other than the owner of the animal have been posted. In all instances these threads have become heated and in most cases have resulted in threats, name calling, etc. This results in the Moderators having to delete posts and referee the arguments that erupt.
In the interest of keeping the peace, effective immediately threads or posts that relate to wandering dogs, shooting dogs, poisoning dogs, etc, will be deleted without notice or communication.
Libel Because of the changes regarding libel laws and liability, any threads or posts made about businesses or individuals that are derogatory, accusational or suggest illegal dealings will be deleted. We cannot accept the liability of being sued for libel because you feel you were poorly dealt with in a business deal or other transaction with anybody else, regardless of if they are a member here or not. If you have such a problem, deal with it personally, but do not post about it here. Repeated violations of this rule will result in immediate termination of your membership without recourse.
Commercial Advertising: Except for NON-MASS produced products, advertising is not allowed. All posts must adhere to all forum rules already in place. Please limit the bumping to once weekly. As always we will not allow disparaging comments concerning a member's services.
Do not post or advertise your services, wares, other message boards or websites of this message board including signature line, user name, and avatars except where allowed. You may send an appropriate PM to other members of this message board concerning your service with a link to your post here when requested or asked about it.
The forum is NOT to be used in any manner to promote or advertise any business or services be it commercial or hobby…… to determine where and if your threads are allowed please read these Forum Rules …
LEASES FORUM: When posting a "looking for members" type thread, the following information is required
1. Location
2. Price
It would also be helpful to include number of members needed, total number of members, type of land, any basic rules of the club.
SIGNATURE AREA RULES:
(1) No links to other websites are allowed in signature lines or avatars. You may post these links in your member profile.
(2) No "Pro Staff" notations.
(3) No photographs.
(4) No fonts larger than size 2.
(5) And just like in a post, any signature containing a phrase not of the English language, must have a translation, or risk the threat of being deleted.
(6) No advertising.
PRIVATE MESSAGES: Private Messages are intended to be precisely that. Do not post any private message or private email on the Forum. These messages are intended by the author to be private. Communication of this type may be posted by Administrators of the Forum if they deem it appropriate material for the Forum.
DISCLAIMER: Opinions, comments and statements made or posted by members of the Forum are strictly those of the member. The Forum does not endorse or adopt any message hereon unless posted specifically by Administrators of the Forum. The Forum disclaims any responsibility or liability whatsoever for the content posted to the Forum by its members. The Forum reserves the right to delete any post at any time without notice. All original material posted to this site becomes the sole property of the Forum and may be used in any manner and for any purpose the Forum may choose.
Any material deemed to be in poor taste or inflammatory to the forum and/or it's members can be removed arbitrarily by an ADMIN or MOD.
Use of this Board in any manner constitutes acceptance of the rules and of this disclaimer.