Australian Bulldogs Online

Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 12:59 pm

It's easy to follow the rules on here, just be nice :) and treat people how you want to be treated...
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These rules are subject to change without notice, so please check back often.

*Don't send nasty emails or PM's to fellow members.
*Don't troll - meaning posting a remark or words in an effort to stir up trouble.
*Respect peoples information and photos, please don't copy or take anything out of text for re - use.
*Admin asks that all members report any wrong doings to keep this board a enjoyable place for all.
* A "THREE WARNINGS" system is in place where by if you are found to be doing the wrong thing or breaking any rules you will be given a warning...Three warnings and your SUSPENDED!!!
The following is not set in stone, but is the current working suspension schedule.

1st offense: 2 weeks
2nd offense: 1 month
3rd+ offense: 3 months

Please note that after any offense, moderators may decide that the suspension should be increased or turned into a permanent ban. The suspension schedule is a set of guidelines that we follow in most cases, but special circumstances may require special handling of offenses.

Admin reserves the right to ban people without warning depending on the severity of the wrong do-ing.

1. Please be respectful towards others in the community.

a. This means no "flaming". Flaming is defined as bashing, calling out, name calling, or any other rude/unnecessary behavior. There will often be a wide range of opinions on any given topic. You are not expected to agree with every suggestion offered on the site, but you are expected to respect the opinions of other members. Intelligent, courteous discussion is welcome and encouraged; pointless bickering is not permitted. If you disagree with posted information, post your alternative suggestion and let the matter drop. Members who cannot adhere to this will be in violation of the forum rules. It doesn't take a whole lot of effort to be civil, and we expect that out of each and every member of the site. If someone tries to bait you into an argument, be the bigger person and find another thread to read and/or contribute to.
b. No profanity or curse words are to be used. This includes variations of curse words, or using symbols as letters.
c. When posting something controversial/offensive please post a warning in the title.
d. Treat others how you would want to be treated.
e. Avoid references to illegal/immoral activity, hate speech, drug use, etc.
f. Do not attack a moderator for doing his/her job (e.g., locking threads, issueing warnings, deleting posts). If you disagree with a mod, send a private message to the forum admin with a link to the post(s) in question.
g. Any personal discussions should be done via Private Messaging.

2. No offensive/obscene/stolen photos.

a. Stealing of photos will not be tolerated and action will be taken against you.
b. Offensive/obscene photos can be deleted by mods/admin without prior notification. The definition of offensive/obscene is up to the descretion of the moderation team.

3. Multiple/fake accounts will not be tolerated.

a. making multiple accounts to mess with other members will not be put up with.
b. Making fake accounts with the intentions of being dishonest will also not be tolerated.

4. Please do a search before posting a question. Many of the same questions come up over and over and over.

5. Spamming/advertising on the board without prior permission from board administration will be dealt with accordingly. Posts to this forum may not be used to blatantly promote competing forums/websites.

a. Collecting email addresses from this forum for the purpose of sending unsolicited emails is cause for suspension.