Forum Rules & Guidelines

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    Forum Rules & Guidelines
    1. ABUSE - no malicious abuse or "trolling" of other members. Abuse/trolling should not be responded to in like - just use the REPORT button. (3)
    2. PERSONAL DISAGREEMENTS/DISPUTES - keep them to PMs or completely off the forum. (3)
    3. CONTENT VALIDITY - all content should have some sort of value - whether it be humour, informative, discussion, etc. (1)
    4. VIOLENCE/GORE - no posting of graphic/glorified violence (against either human or animal) or gore. Any content being posted of an adult nature should include NOT SAFE FOR WORK in the title. (1)
    5. PRIVATE SELLING - any selling activity should be restricted to The Marketplace. For sale threads are not allowed to be "bumped" just to keep them at the top of the section listing. (1)
    6. COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY - no commercial activity (whether direct or indirect - that includes promotion and advertising either directly in posts, in signature, profiles or on images posted) without first having the explicit consent of the site owner(s). (1)
    7. CRIMINAL ACTIVITY - no posting of any media showing members breaking the law/No condoning of any criminal activity. (1)
    8. PERSONAL INFORMATION - no disclosing of other members home addresses, contact details, full names, etc. (you can, of course, post your own details if you so wish). (1)
    9. REPLIES TO TOPICS - keep threads on-topic and in the correct forum sections - off-topic comments can expect to be deleted. (1)
    10. OBJECTIONABLE CONTENT - if you don't agree with or like something you see posted DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MINI-MOD OR ATTACK THE POSTER. Report the content using the REPORT button and let the mods/admins do their jobs. (1)
    11. MODERATOR CONTACT - do not contact moderators/admin in an attempt to get favourable or personalised moderation. (1)
    12. MODERATION DECISIONS ARE FINAL (3)

    Warning System
    Warning points will be added to a members' account if any of the above rules are breached. If you receive a warning, you run the risk of having your account temporary suspended or possibly banned.

    Accruing points, will result in the following actions:

    3 Pts - 24 hour suspension
    6 Pts - 7 day suspension
    12 Pts - Permanent ban

    Points will have a shelf life of 6 months and will be automatically removed from accounts after this time.


    Please remember... This forum isn't public property. No-one has any inherent right to be here or any right to say and behave however they want. The forum is owned, provided and supported by private individuals who have worked hard on it and give their free time and resources willingly to create a friendly, constructive and supportive environment for like-minded souls. Please respect both your fellow members and the forum, and recognise that whilst the moderation/admin team will do their best they are only human. They may make decisions that you don't agree with however please support them as every decision they make is with the goal of protecting, supporting and helping the forum and its members. By clicking below to proceed to the NWB forum, and by your continued use of it, you are accepting the above rules and agree to be bound by them.
     
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