Any way to view details on Board Etiquette?

[mr_lister999.]

One mainly for Chris here...

Read the post about the jeeps and 9/11 for the 1st time just now. Well done for locking it Chris! I am saying nothing about this topic as it is over but is there a set of rules somewhere here that defines board etiquette (i hope i spelled that right). If it was in the original terms of membership then i have forgoton what is was but i can't find it on the site. I just think there should be one so people can review what they post. I hope this is an accepted topic, Chris, as i don't want to discuss topics that should never have been written.

I take it there is a "Three strikes and your out" policy then? or is it just one serious offence or what?

I would just like to make sure i/other people are doing things by the book as we value this site and would not want to loose it for the world.

Can you also explain to me why you chose to lock the topic instead of just deleting it or cutting out the "wrong" stuff? I am just interested to find out, not being critical of you at all (even if thats how it sounds [] )

I hope this topic is fine with you and you can answer my questions. Much appreciated.

[netsmithUK]

Good question.

I started a thread here a while back mainly on the use of the club

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4

which I will expand on shortly.

As to why i delete something and not others it depends on a few issues. It is much easier for me to delete than it is to edit - may sound like a 'loose' reason but it puts the work back on the other to think about what he is posting before he posts. I don't want to spend my time editing posts.

I also delete things I consider to be offensive. If its borderline I consult the other admins first.

I will sometimes leave a thread, if it is not out and out offensive and illustrates a point as to why rules are there - the jeep one is a good example.

I'd sooner not do any of this at all - I just wanted somewhere to talk about rc cars, I didn't want to become Big Brother, but unfortunately needs must.

Chris

[mr_lister999.]

Thanks very much chris. This topic on Etiquette could do with being somewhere easy to find for quick reference. Maybe on the FAQ page ( i know its not frequently asked but would be the 1st place i would look if i needed the info. Keep up the good work, its no fun when somebody abuses the board and offends users.