General Forum Rules

Forum Rules

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Below are some general rules which you should observe when using this message board. Please follow them (some of these rules are just common sense/courtesy, so they're not hard to follow) :

1. We take this "Be Polite" rule very seriously! We do not tolerate any rudeness. Any member who is intentionally unpleasant or disruptive may be banned without warning.
   
    


2. No personal attacks of any kind against a member, or group of members.  Having a difference of opinion is fine, but if it gets out of hand and turns into a fight to get the biggest jab at the other person, then its gone too far.
    


3. If you are a long-standing member, act like one. Lead by example and assist other newer members rather then attacking them. We look upon our veteran members to use this opportunity to teach the newer members the appropriate way to use this message boards.
   
    


4. During any Live Updates, Do NOT post the condition of an injured driver. I do not want family members finding out false information via this message board.
   
    


5. Do not post material found on other websites that is copyrighted.  Just post a link to that site.
   
    


6. Do not post SPAM.
   
    


7.  Do not use profanity.
    


8. Do not post adult material or links to adult
   material.
   
    


9. Do not link to executable files.
   Executable files (exe, bat, com, reg) should not be linked to because of the possibility of virus/trojans.
    


10. Do not bump posts (this is, posting pointless replies to posts to keep it at the top of the forum index).
     


11. The board admin/mods reserve the right to edit or even delete your posts at any time and any reason.
    


12. If you find a post that is against the forum rules listed on this page, you should use the report a post feature to notify the board's admin and/or moderators, as opposed to posting something about it
    yourself.
    
     


13. Keep your posts on topic, that is to make sure new posts are posted in the right forum, and replies are about the same topic as the main topic of the thread. Don't post just to increase your post count, as a high post count doesn't always equate to expertise. This rule is mainly in relation to people coming in to an existing thread and taking it off in another direction (example: by asking a totally new question or hijacking the thread for their own purpose). Thread starters can and sometimes need to change the topic (although it may be in their best interest to start a new thread, just so that more people can see it). Some friendly banter is totally acceptable, and in fact, it is helpful in making this message board a friendlier place.
    
     


14. Public posts debating these rules and/or moderators' enforcement of such, will be removed, and followed with a warning. We encourage feedback by using the Private Messaging System, You can find a list of Moderators here
    http://indianaopenwheel.com/vmessageboard/showgroups.php