Talkweather General Weather Forum Guidelines



The following is only a set of guidelines. These are not hard and fast rules for the way this forum

will be moderated. Each "situation" will be handled on a case-by-case basis. However, these guidelines

apply to everyone who posts here.





1. Flaming, excessive use of foul language, personal attacks, and posting of inappropriate material (including remote-loading images or posting links to inappropriate material) is strictly prohibited.

  a. Flaming is defined as the intentional posting of inflammatory messages (often directed at a specific individual)

  b. Cursing is strongly discouraged, regardless of context. Use of “bad curse words” (no matter how many times they are used)

  will be considered excessive profanity. Beyond this, it will be up to moderators and

administrators how much profanity will be deemed excessive.

  c. Personal attacks are defined as confrontational and unsubstantiated and/or

nonconstructive criticisms of an individual or group

  of individuals. This includes excessive “one-upping” or degrading of other individuals.

    1. Private Messaging may also be subject to the enforcement of this

guideline.

  d. It will be up to moderators and administrators what material is deemed inappropriate. Some examples of inappropriate material

  include (but are not limited to):

    1. Links to websites with material failing to meet the criteria in the above points. (In cases when the linked site only has excessive

  foul language, this may [moderator/administrator’s discretion] be ignored if a strong

disclaimer is appended to the link.)

    2. Posts with strong sexual innuendo.


2. Registering/posting with more than one username per person is prohibited.

  a. Users who want to post on the forum from multiple locations but cannot remember his/her passwords should ask an administrator

  to reset his/her password or have a new password emailed automatically

  so they can remember it and use it as they please – not register a new name.


3. Intentional posting of false and highly sensational information is prohibited.


4. Discussions concerning Global Warming are highly political in nature, and should are limited to the Off Topics section.

5. Funding Solicitation

Requesting money from other members for personal use is prohibited. Fund solicitations for any other reason (not-for-profit, business or otherwise) must be approved by Administration in advance. Administration reserves the right to solicit funds from members for site maintenance and hosting.