Forum Rules, time for a reminder

[robert]

Folks, when we started out, we wanted a place where we didn't have heavy rules and expected the members to police themselves. In the early days we got away with it but over the last year or two, it has become harder and harder to operate without having some basic rules. I have become annoyed with some posts and even disillusioned at some others.

To get us back on track, it’s important that we all remember the idea that first prompted us to start the forum. Maybe that’s been lost over the last few years because it’s been so long since we started out, so I’d like to remind everybody about the way they are expected to conduct themselves while they’re on here.

Respect other members. (The most important rule of all)

If there is a debate going, don’t try to win it by shouting the other person down. Anytime a thread deteriorates into a slagging match any good points that could have been raised are lost. Just because a person disagrees with you, doesn’t mean they are wrong. By all means, say what you feel but don’t step into the personal attack territory. If we witness any personal attacks, we shall step in and deal with it. This may be in the form of asking a person to reconsider their post or if we feel that it shouldn’t be left on the forum, we’ll either edit it ourselves or remove it.

It gives me no pleasure having to do this, so I’d rather have you folks use your head when posting. If something has upset you, then count to ten before you post a reply. Don’t call anybody names or throw insults. Win an argument based on sound judgement and facts. If you can’t respect the people here, then it’s time to move on.

No avatars will feature large breasts or other images, which would be deemed unsuitable for viewing by family members of all ages. Remember that although we have an adult membership, there are people who view the site at work or with their kids around. The same thing applies if you are posting a thread, which contains dodgy material. Put a warning in the title stating that it is not work safe or that it should not be viewed with the kids around. This does not mean that anything can be posted by using the warning as a disclaimer. Again use your heid..

If you have a problem with a post, contact either myself or Tinka. Don’t get yourself into the predicament of fuelling an already heated situation.

Try to keep the swearing down. Although it is sometimes appropriate to emphasize a point, nobody wants to see every thread contain multiple swear words, the usual swear words are fine in moderation, but if you wouldn't use it in polite conversation, please don't use it here.

Members are not allowed to advertise. We ain’t running the free ads.

This place is supposed to be here for people to enjoy themselves and have a laugh. The motto that we started out with was, ‘We don’t take ourselves too seriously’. That still applies to all members. We’re not here to have fighting or bad feeling. We’re here to make friends and have a chat. We’ve got this far by sticking to the ideals that started the forum and I don’t want to have to start changing them now. This was supposed to be a place where people could ask any question without fear of being ridiculed by others. Maybe that’s why we have so many novice builders and owners. It’d like to think they know they can ask a question and get a decent answer back without someone trying to be patronising to them. We all have to learn at some stage and we are all still learning. The day we stop learning is the day we die....

Get a grip folks and lets get back to the original concept. Every forum seems to go downhill because nutters infest it. I’m not going to let that happen without a fight. I’ve seen it too many times to let all the hard work go to waste. Remember though, we will only manage to keep the forum at the level we’ve previously attained, if all the members work with us.

Remember folks.. Keep your head whilst those around you....

Your comments are welcome.. If people disagree with what I’ve said, then make your opinions known and tell me why.

[Purple AK]

Well said Rob :thumb: Just a small observation, But some members do tend to go OTT in the Boys Toilet Talk department!! Sad because their normal imput can be inspiring. I was going to post something last night, But thought better of it. I know we're all boys and girls on here, but the whole world can see us I can give as good as anyone, but there is a line between friendly banter and tasteless filth.

[gareth08]

Totally agree with all comments

[Grease Monkey]

Filth ?

Where's the filth? No one told me there was any filth! I've been searching the internet for years and never found any.

I've heard if you look hard enough there's some out there somewhere though..

[Purple AK]

Originally Posted by Grease Monkey

Filth ?

Where's the filth? No one told me there was any filth! I've been searching the internet for years and never found any.

I've heard if you look hard enough there's some out there somewhere though..

I'm sure there is Imagine the senario, Monkey is on the Cob site in a few years from now. Baby Monkey strolls up behind him. Dad, Whats a BJ? H**d O* Etc.

[mylesdw]

Originally Posted by Purple AK

I'm sure there is Imagine the senario, Monkey is on the Cob site in a few years from now. Baby Monkey strolls up behind him. Dad, Whats a BJ? H**d O* Etc.

By the time Baby Monkey can stroll up and read over your shoulder he will have been exposed to at least these sort of references on prime time television anyway. I'm not advocating bad language but I wouldn't worry too much about closing the stable door when the horse is somewhere in the next county.

[David Large]

Robert,
I agree with your comments entirely.
This web site is a terrific asset.
David

[robert]

I posted this in another thread earlier today.

Language in moderation and the right context is acceptable, as we are all adults, however we need to bear in mind that this site is used in an office environment and at home where young children could be looking over Mum or Dads shoulder.

If we use common sense and try not to go out of our way to shock or use titles that are ambiguous, then posts won't be edited or deleted. I don't enjoy having to edit posts etc, we ought to be mature enough to know what is acceptable and what isn't.

[Grease Monkey]

When the future Monkey Junior comes out with any hard questions he'll get referred to SWMBO who will be able to show him using medical textbooks and latin names, while i slink off to the garage

[Miket]

Originally Posted by David Large

Robert,
I agree with your comments entirely.
This web site is a terrific asset.
David

David

I agree its a terrific asset to people thinking about and building Cobras, but let's not forget the guys who give the advice, that have already built and finished there cars, they are entitled to a bit of fun as long as it's within the guidelines. :thumb: