Hi everyone,

At sdkub's request I am looking for input from members on drawing up a new set of guidelines/rules for posting on this site.

These are the rules that all members will be asked to abide by and should allow for the smooth operation of the forums. This site is one where freedom of expression should be respected and as such we don't want to make the rules too onerous. However, there should be some basic guidelines pointing out what is unacceptable.

The basic rules like ...

• Spammers will have their posts deleted and their accounts banned
• Posts containing porn will be deleted and users may find their accounts banned
• Use of foul and abusive language is unacceptable. Such posts will be edited or deleted and users may find their accounts banned.

are a given I believe (although feel free to disagree with me).

Another suggestion I would make is the following ...

• Thread hijacking can result in posts being deleted.

Please feel free to disagree with any of my suggestions and add some of your own.

I think we can reach a consensus on a set of rules that we can all abide by and still enjoy the freedom to air our views.

Please try to stay on topic in this thread and not get too bogged down in arguing over particular suggestions. I would like to hear all opinions so we can reach a compromise on what suits most members best.

Mary