Post by kabnt2005 on Aug 21, 2006 15:07:20 GMT -5
The administration of SabreTalk Message Boards are very adamant in getting this site to be one of the best places for Sabres fans and hockey fans alike to join together to discuss the game we all love. That said, it is greatly necessary for us to provide a set of rules and obligations for everyone to read and follow. These are not only put in place to make things easier for us, but also to make the experience of coming onto this website as enjoyable as possible. We aim for this website to be respectful toward all people and considerate of others' beliefs. This website is aimed to be suitable for families to go through the site without the need for parents to shield their children's eyes. If people are offended or severely annoyed, they are not likely to return to this message board. Not only do these rules apply to posts on the message boards, but if a private message is sent between one person and another and it breaks any of these rules, ensuing punishment will also follow. Thus, we please ask you to follow the following rules, for everyone's sake. There is a warning system activated on these message boards. The system is set up so that only the administration and moderators can see the warnings, as well as the people who have been warned. Accruing a certain amount of points will result in a suspension and repeat suspensions will result in a ban.
1) Refrain from making personal attacks based on ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation. This will not be tolerated and will be heavily enforced and any people who are found making any of these kinds of comments will be punished. Breaking of this rule will result in the strongest consequences. A minimum of 25 warning points will be handed out to anyone found breaking this rule, with a possibility of more points being added on based on the severity of the rule-breaking and if it is a repeat offense.
2) Refrain from flaming other message board members. While most of us can agree that some ideas and statements posted are not intelligent, that fact does not call for people to verbally badger that poster. You may argue your point against their's and have a rational discussion, but when verbal abuse engages, warnings will be sent out. A minimum of 15 warning points will be handed out to anyone found breaking this rule, with a possibility of more points being added on based on the severity of the rule-breaking and if it is a repeat offense.
3) Refrain from posting sexually explicit pictures; whether it be directly into the posts or by posting the link. This is a Sabres message board, so remember that there will be people who are not 18 years of age. 15 warning points will be handed out to anyone who has broken this rule, with a possibility of more points being added if it is a repeat offense.
4) Refrain from advertising, spamming, or trying to sell things. No one wants to read about your own personal website or that you are selling your personal effects. First-time offenses will result in a written warning from administration, 5 warning points will be handed out to anyone for a repeat offense.
5) Refrain from making off-topic posts. If the administration and moderators see off-topic posts that should be in another board, we will move the thread without notice. Just make sure not to make a habit of making off-topic posts or we will eventually hand out a penalty of 5 warning points after repeat offenses.
Results of accrued warning points:
25 points - 1 week suspension
50 points - 2 week suspension
100 points - 4 week suspension
If you have already received a 4 week suspension, you will then receive a life-time ban from the site.
The administration of SabreTalk Message Boards thank you for taking the time to read the rules and hope that you will make sure to follow the rules accordingly. Enjoy your time spent on the boards.
GO SABRES!
1) Refrain from making personal attacks based on ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation. This will not be tolerated and will be heavily enforced and any people who are found making any of these kinds of comments will be punished. Breaking of this rule will result in the strongest consequences. A minimum of 25 warning points will be handed out to anyone found breaking this rule, with a possibility of more points being added on based on the severity of the rule-breaking and if it is a repeat offense.
2) Refrain from flaming other message board members. While most of us can agree that some ideas and statements posted are not intelligent, that fact does not call for people to verbally badger that poster. You may argue your point against their's and have a rational discussion, but when verbal abuse engages, warnings will be sent out. A minimum of 15 warning points will be handed out to anyone found breaking this rule, with a possibility of more points being added on based on the severity of the rule-breaking and if it is a repeat offense.
3) Refrain from posting sexually explicit pictures; whether it be directly into the posts or by posting the link. This is a Sabres message board, so remember that there will be people who are not 18 years of age. 15 warning points will be handed out to anyone who has broken this rule, with a possibility of more points being added if it is a repeat offense.
4) Refrain from advertising, spamming, or trying to sell things. No one wants to read about your own personal website or that you are selling your personal effects. First-time offenses will result in a written warning from administration, 5 warning points will be handed out to anyone for a repeat offense.
5) Refrain from making off-topic posts. If the administration and moderators see off-topic posts that should be in another board, we will move the thread without notice. Just make sure not to make a habit of making off-topic posts or we will eventually hand out a penalty of 5 warning points after repeat offenses.
Results of accrued warning points:
25 points - 1 week suspension
50 points - 2 week suspension
100 points - 4 week suspension
If you have already received a 4 week suspension, you will then receive a life-time ban from the site.
The administration of SabreTalk Message Boards thank you for taking the time to read the rules and hope that you will make sure to follow the rules accordingly. Enjoy your time spent on the boards.
GO SABRES!