AVForums.co.za Rules and Posting GuidelinesAudio is our hobby and we all like to converse with like-minded enthusiasts. Respect other people's opinions and think before you type: do not say anything that you would not say in person. With that in mind, we have some simple rules that aim to keep AVForums.co.za an enjoyable experience and valuable to all.
1. No personal attacks. Audio is a subjective matter and causes for disagreement abound; intelligent discussion and arguments are welcome. What will not be tolerated however is any post that is in any way inflamatory, racist or any remark that the moderators see as a personal attack on an individual.
2. Bad language and any form of mature content is prohibited.
3. Adhere to thread topics. (And, by the same token, post topics in the relevant boards.) Posting off-topic comments and steering the thread off course dilutes the value of the information therein. Off-topic posts, and even more importantly replies to off-topic posts, are welcome, but should also address the original thread topic. Threads will be split and/or moved at the moderators discretion. Use the Open Talk forum for everything outside of audio/video.
4. Avoid replies which add no new information to topics; move your private conversations offline by using the forum's private messag system or e-mail.
5. No posting of safety endangering information without an accompanying safety-warning message that adequately explains the risks
6. Registering multiple forum accounts by the same person is strictly prohibited and will result in a permanent ban.
7. Members with commercial interests in the audio/video industry should avoid excessive plugging of their products or services unless explicitly asked for. Feel free to respond to general requests for recommendations but do not routinely "spam" the forum with unsolicited offers, pricelists, or other similar information. Advertising may only appear on our site with prior permission from AVForums.co.za.
8. Specific boards may have their own extensions to these rules (notably the Classifieds and the AVSA discussion boards). Please refer to the sticky posts in the relevant board for further information.
9. Kindly refrain from using animated avatars and signatures as this ruins the browsing experience of users with low bandwidth connections
10. Please ensure that images in signatures are smaller than 600 wide by 100 high.
Violation of forum rules will result in users having their accounts suspended and/or terminated. We will use discretion in applying the rules: some offences are more serious than others, and newbies may need a hint or two so that they can learn and adapt to our culture.
Moderation policy will be enforced by community-elected fellow members. While they should make every attempt to separate their moderator roles from their personal opinion, we accept that this will never be entirely true. Moderators should set an example through intelligent posting and polite communication.
Any comments or complaints about moderator behaviour should be sent directly via email to
pavel@avforums.co.za.
