Leigh
05-03-2005, 07:27 PM
All for Women is designed to be a friendly environment where many topics can be discussed. We have designed these rules in order to minimise conflict and maximise your enjoyment of the site. We are all adults, and common sense should prevail. Please read the guidelines below, and keep them in mind when participating in the forums
Freedom of Speech
Although the constitution of your government may guarantee that it shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, this web site is not a constitutional government. Freedom of speech rights do not extend to this privately owned web site. The TOS/Guidelines of this web site governs the behaviours and activities of the members. If you choose not to follow the guidelines agreed to during registration, the result is a disabling of your account. While we believe in the freedom of speech & expression, you do not have an absolute right to say whatever you want in this community. Do not set out to antagonise others, actively create or initiate conflict.
It is also important to bear in mind that if you don't share someone's opinion about a topic, it is not grounds for a personal attack on that person or their beliefs. Obviously there will be differences of opinion about certain topics, but this should be a positive thing. Such differences provide an opportunity for healthy discussion and enable each person to present a sound and reasoned argument for their own opinion. Respect the opinion of others and their entitlement to express it. Please be polite to one another.
The All for Women administration team has the absolute right to edit, modify, close or delete any content found in this community without notice. Individuals or groups creating problems within the community will not be tolerated.
Racism
Threads or replies promoting or expressing intolerant views towards “minorities” (race, religion, sexual preference, interracial couples, etc.) will not be tolerated. Please show respect to other individuals and their beliefs (religious, cultural or moral). Do not make personal attacks, discriminatory or derogatory remarks on others or their beliefs.
Sexual Conduct
Pornography, sexist comments, unwelcome sexual advances (verbal, written or implied), requests for sexual favours, suggestive talk, name calling, and sexual harassment (or harassment in any form) will not be tolerated.
Personal Contact Information
For your own security, members may not post personal contact information such as home address, work address, home telephone number, work telephone number, etc., in the public forums. Remember, anyone could be reading these forums. This policy is in place for your safety and protection.
People be considerate of other peoples privacy as well. Do not post pictures or personal details of anyone without prior consent.
Junk Posting
Junk posts are posts that do not add anything positive to the overall content in the thread. Often these junk posts are purely for the sole purpose of boosting post or points count. For example, posts containing nothing but smilies, or a few word answers unless relevant to the thread would be considered Junk. Also posting in old threads that are no longer active and have nothing constructive to add, for the purpose of raising your post count, or points in your account. Junk posts will be removed and Junk post repeat abusers may have their post or point count reduced accordingly.
Thread Subject Titling
It is important to properly title the subject of new threads. People find the threads that they are interested in mostly by scanning the titles, even when searching with our site search engine. Titles/Subjects that are misleading are not allowed. All for Women moderators may change the title of any thread to assist in describing the content of the thread without notifying the member who started the thread. In some cases, a moderator may also contact the member if it is evident the member is having a problem with titling to give tips. Moderators may move threads & replies to the most appropriate forum often without notice to the member who started a thread.
Deleting Posts and Locking Threads
The All for Women administration team has the right to delete or lock any post or thread we deem inappropriate. The decision to delete posts or lock threads is solely ours. Our policy is to keep the posts in this community constructive. Posts that create an unnecessary amount of conflict and serve no further purpose may be locked at the moderator’s discretion. It is the members responsibility to think of the potential consequences of the post they are about to make prior to doing so.
Copyright infringement.
Posting of copyrighted material is not allowed without explicit permission from the copyright holder. This is actually the law and you could get in serious trouble if you violate it. This includes images/artworks, and written material. If in doubt, place a link rather than placing the item directly in your post. Remember, the content of your posts is your responsibility and the owners of All for Women will not be held liable for any infractions by the members
Bandwidth Theft / Direct Linking.
Linking to photo, graphics or artwork that are not your own, or hosted on your own web space is not allowed unless you have the express permission of the owner. Direct linking to images from some else's web site, without their permission is called Bandwidth theft. It is stealing. You are responsible for the content of your post and the owners of All for Women will not be held liable.
More information regarding Bandwidth Theft can be found here: http://www.phenomenalwomen.com/donteventhinkaboutit/
Signatures
We would like to request that signatures be kept to a reasonable size, the maximum size being: 500px wide x 150px high in total for images and or text. Please limit tickers to one per signature.
http://www.allforwomen.com.au/signaturesize.gif
We are more than happy for members to include URL links in their signature to personal family web sites ONLY no exceptions. Business links may be added to your profile.
Signatures found to be outside the guidelines will be removed.
Images
Nude, pornographic or any image that maybe offensive to others are not acceptable. Overly suggestive images will most likely be removed. This also includes flash movies and cartoons.
Please keep images to 500x500 pixels or less. If your picture must be large, include it as a link in your post. This will make life a bit speedier for members using dial up connections with slower modems and keep the forums displaying as they should. Pictures that are too large will be edited to display as a link by staff.
Failure to keep to these sizes will result in the removal of your image by the Administration team.
Spamming & Cross Posting
Spamming and Cross Posting is defined as posting the same information or content (full or partial) in two or more posts. We understand that some topics could appropriately fit in more than one forum or category we ask that you please pick the one you feel is closest to your topic and stick with it. If you post a thread that would be more appropriate in another forum, a moderator may move it for you.
Spammers or people posting "get rich quick" schemes will be banned.
Inactive and Lurking Advanced Members
AFW Junkies and Post Whores who become inactive or lurk without posting will have access to private areas of the forum removed.
Advertising & Promoting
We are more than happy for members to include URL links in their signature to personal family web sites, however we must draw the line at posts or links that promote commercial, home based or party plan businesses, with the exception of our community sponsors. Business links may be added to your profile.
You may however post a direct link to an outside site given that the information is relevant to a question someone else has requested, or you believe it will be helpful to others. This includes affiliate and referral links. Blatant advertising, and soliciting for business will not be tolerated, and posts will be removed.
Moderators
Our moderators perform what is often a thankless job. They have the power to enforce rules and act on behalf of All for Women's best interests. People posting anonymously or using multiple names when they want to cause trouble will be discovered as all members IP numbers can be seen. Moderator's decisions are final. Please bear in mind that our moderators generously volunteer their time, so there are limits to their availability, and the time in which they can respond to things at times. They also are the peacekeepers and are here to ensure that all visitors enjoy their stay.
Private Messaging (PM) System
All of the general rules listed in this forum apply to the Private Messaging system, especially soliciting, advertising and sexually related PM’s. Violating any of these rules in the PM system will result in immediate removal from the community.
Profile friendship lists
You MUST add admin and friend whoring mods to your friends lists
These rules are copyright All for Women, please write your own!
Freedom of Speech
Although the constitution of your government may guarantee that it shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, this web site is not a constitutional government. Freedom of speech rights do not extend to this privately owned web site. The TOS/Guidelines of this web site governs the behaviours and activities of the members. If you choose not to follow the guidelines agreed to during registration, the result is a disabling of your account. While we believe in the freedom of speech & expression, you do not have an absolute right to say whatever you want in this community. Do not set out to antagonise others, actively create or initiate conflict.
It is also important to bear in mind that if you don't share someone's opinion about a topic, it is not grounds for a personal attack on that person or their beliefs. Obviously there will be differences of opinion about certain topics, but this should be a positive thing. Such differences provide an opportunity for healthy discussion and enable each person to present a sound and reasoned argument for their own opinion. Respect the opinion of others and their entitlement to express it. Please be polite to one another.
The All for Women administration team has the absolute right to edit, modify, close or delete any content found in this community without notice. Individuals or groups creating problems within the community will not be tolerated.
Racism
Threads or replies promoting or expressing intolerant views towards “minorities” (race, religion, sexual preference, interracial couples, etc.) will not be tolerated. Please show respect to other individuals and their beliefs (religious, cultural or moral). Do not make personal attacks, discriminatory or derogatory remarks on others or their beliefs.
Sexual Conduct
Pornography, sexist comments, unwelcome sexual advances (verbal, written or implied), requests for sexual favours, suggestive talk, name calling, and sexual harassment (or harassment in any form) will not be tolerated.
Personal Contact Information
For your own security, members may not post personal contact information such as home address, work address, home telephone number, work telephone number, etc., in the public forums. Remember, anyone could be reading these forums. This policy is in place for your safety and protection.
People be considerate of other peoples privacy as well. Do not post pictures or personal details of anyone without prior consent.
Junk Posting
Junk posts are posts that do not add anything positive to the overall content in the thread. Often these junk posts are purely for the sole purpose of boosting post or points count. For example, posts containing nothing but smilies, or a few word answers unless relevant to the thread would be considered Junk. Also posting in old threads that are no longer active and have nothing constructive to add, for the purpose of raising your post count, or points in your account. Junk posts will be removed and Junk post repeat abusers may have their post or point count reduced accordingly.
Thread Subject Titling
It is important to properly title the subject of new threads. People find the threads that they are interested in mostly by scanning the titles, even when searching with our site search engine. Titles/Subjects that are misleading are not allowed. All for Women moderators may change the title of any thread to assist in describing the content of the thread without notifying the member who started the thread. In some cases, a moderator may also contact the member if it is evident the member is having a problem with titling to give tips. Moderators may move threads & replies to the most appropriate forum often without notice to the member who started a thread.
Deleting Posts and Locking Threads
The All for Women administration team has the right to delete or lock any post or thread we deem inappropriate. The decision to delete posts or lock threads is solely ours. Our policy is to keep the posts in this community constructive. Posts that create an unnecessary amount of conflict and serve no further purpose may be locked at the moderator’s discretion. It is the members responsibility to think of the potential consequences of the post they are about to make prior to doing so.
Copyright infringement.
Posting of copyrighted material is not allowed without explicit permission from the copyright holder. This is actually the law and you could get in serious trouble if you violate it. This includes images/artworks, and written material. If in doubt, place a link rather than placing the item directly in your post. Remember, the content of your posts is your responsibility and the owners of All for Women will not be held liable for any infractions by the members
Bandwidth Theft / Direct Linking.
Linking to photo, graphics or artwork that are not your own, or hosted on your own web space is not allowed unless you have the express permission of the owner. Direct linking to images from some else's web site, without their permission is called Bandwidth theft. It is stealing. You are responsible for the content of your post and the owners of All for Women will not be held liable.
More information regarding Bandwidth Theft can be found here: http://www.phenomenalwomen.com/donteventhinkaboutit/
Signatures
We would like to request that signatures be kept to a reasonable size, the maximum size being: 500px wide x 150px high in total for images and or text. Please limit tickers to one per signature.
http://www.allforwomen.com.au/signaturesize.gif
We are more than happy for members to include URL links in their signature to personal family web sites ONLY no exceptions. Business links may be added to your profile.
Signatures found to be outside the guidelines will be removed.
Images
Nude, pornographic or any image that maybe offensive to others are not acceptable. Overly suggestive images will most likely be removed. This also includes flash movies and cartoons.
Please keep images to 500x500 pixels or less. If your picture must be large, include it as a link in your post. This will make life a bit speedier for members using dial up connections with slower modems and keep the forums displaying as they should. Pictures that are too large will be edited to display as a link by staff.
Failure to keep to these sizes will result in the removal of your image by the Administration team.
Spamming & Cross Posting
Spamming and Cross Posting is defined as posting the same information or content (full or partial) in two or more posts. We understand that some topics could appropriately fit in more than one forum or category we ask that you please pick the one you feel is closest to your topic and stick with it. If you post a thread that would be more appropriate in another forum, a moderator may move it for you.
Spammers or people posting "get rich quick" schemes will be banned.
Inactive and Lurking Advanced Members
AFW Junkies and Post Whores who become inactive or lurk without posting will have access to private areas of the forum removed.
Advertising & Promoting
We are more than happy for members to include URL links in their signature to personal family web sites, however we must draw the line at posts or links that promote commercial, home based or party plan businesses, with the exception of our community sponsors. Business links may be added to your profile.
You may however post a direct link to an outside site given that the information is relevant to a question someone else has requested, or you believe it will be helpful to others. This includes affiliate and referral links. Blatant advertising, and soliciting for business will not be tolerated, and posts will be removed.
Moderators
Our moderators perform what is often a thankless job. They have the power to enforce rules and act on behalf of All for Women's best interests. People posting anonymously or using multiple names when they want to cause trouble will be discovered as all members IP numbers can be seen. Moderator's decisions are final. Please bear in mind that our moderators generously volunteer their time, so there are limits to their availability, and the time in which they can respond to things at times. They also are the peacekeepers and are here to ensure that all visitors enjoy their stay.
Private Messaging (PM) System
All of the general rules listed in this forum apply to the Private Messaging system, especially soliciting, advertising and sexually related PM’s. Violating any of these rules in the PM system will result in immediate removal from the community.
Profile friendship lists
You MUST add admin and friend whoring mods to your friends lists
These rules are copyright All for Women, please write your own!