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Any Forum Rules?

Last post 13-04-2009 2:10 PM by sue1002. 5 replies.

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  • 12/04/2009 12:29 PM
    • oldhippy
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    Hi All

    I'm quite new to this forum and have really only just started to get involved. As forums go it's OK but IMHO a little "top heavy" on the first page - just too many forums I suppose.

     But what I was really posting about is, as the subject title say, are there any forum rules? I can't seem to find a thread to any and on other forums I use they are usually one of the first and most obvious topics. I ask only as I notice that there have been a few posts recently which seem to be commercial in nature - advertising a website product. On most forums commercial marketing is a big NO-NO! 

    Any thoughts?

    And who are the moderators (if any)? Confused

    Oldhippy

  • 12/04/2009 01:54 PM
    • Phot's-Moll
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     There are rules that we agree to when we apply to join.

     

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  • 12/04/2009 06:30 PM
    • oldhippy
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    Thanks Phots Moll

     

  • 12/04/2009 06:36 PM
    • Phot's-Moll
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     I'm guessing from your username that you're over 13?

    Whether you think you can do a thing, or think you cannot, you are right.
  • 12/04/2009 06:52 PM
    • oldhippy
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    Hmm does that constitute abuse Wink

    All I know is I creak when I get up in the morning!

    13 - don't think I can remember back that far I'll ask my daughter what it's likeBig Smile

     Oldhippy

     

  • 13/04/2009 02:10 PM
    • sue1002
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    Hi oldhippy, quite a few of us here do post links to other websites when recommending a product we have used which I believe is ok - it's just those that join the site purely to tout for their own business that's not allowed.  

    I believe the 'moderators' are RHS staff who also have a main job to do and don't always have the time to look at each post that is made.  To bring any posts to their attention can be reported to clicking on the 'report abuse' link under each post and it will be dealt with during office hours.

    sue1002