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General Information
All posts must be written in English.
Do not spam or abuse e-mail or the Personal Messaging system.
Do not bump threads - posting to deliberately take a thread to the top of the recent forum posts
Do not cross-post - posting duplicate threads or posts, or linking to threads or posts to promote them or keep the subject visible
Do not hijack a thread - taking a thread off topic
No thread trashing allowed - posting negative comments about topics, or suggesting that threads or posts be closed, just because they do not interest you or disagree with the content.
No flaming - doing anything to personally insult, degrade, belittle, or demean another member.
Do not use inappropriate language - swearing is not tolerated.
Do not use *** in posts, this will be treated as swearing.
Do not use religous, racial or politically toned language or content.
Please ensure you have copyright permission to post material that is not yours.
Advertising will not be allowed unless previously agreed with the forum managers.
Plagiarism will not be tolerated, always credit your reference with a link.
Links
Do not link to other UK weather related forums, directly or otherwise.
Do not hotlink to websites, without quoting the relevant content. Websites will change over time and the link on its own will become irrelevant to the post.
Do not make incomplete posts that enourage visitors to visit external sites to view the remaining content.
Signatures
Signatures should not include more than 3 lines of text and large fonts should not be used.
The maximum size for images in signatures is 468 pixels wide and 60 pixels high.
A link to your personal weather station or personal website is allowed.
Do not link to your own weather forum.
Posting Images
Do not hotlink images in a post. The websites image will change over time and become irrelevant to the post.
Do not remotely host images if you intend to remove or delete them at a later date.
To ease viewing it is suggested that a thumbnail be posted with a click through to the full image size.
It is suggested that you upload your photo as an attachement, using the forum software.
You must ensure you have copyright or permission to use the image you post.
If images have been electronically edited, please state clearly what changes have been made.
Shoutbox
Please do not dicsuss weather related topics in the shoutbox.
Other forum rule are enforced in the shoutbox.
Email & PM
Do not post email addresses, or phone numbers as this will lead to you getting spammed.
Do not ask for members to PM or email you with a reply to a question. The forum is there to share information.
The administrator has access to read all Personal Messages.
You may not make public the content of any other member's personal messages without their prior consent.
Photo Competitions
Please refrain from voting for your own image in competitions.
User Accounts
Creating a duplicate or 2nd account will result in an instant 10 point infraction, resulting in you being moderated on the forum.
You are responsible for all posts from your account.
You may not post on behalf of any member who has had their account frozen
If you have a concern about a specific post, and you think it should be looked at due to questionable content, then please use the report icon in each post and this will alert the moderation team.
If you break these rules you may be warned using the infraction system and/or you may lose certain privileges, related to your infringement. Infractions issue warning points which will lead to you being moderated or banned appropriately! Currently moderation is at 5 points whilst a ban is at 10 points.
If you wish to comment about a warning you have received, please contact the FORUM MANAGER and NOT the moderator who issued the warning.
This is also the case if you have a complaint or a concern of any kind. At no point should anyone be complaing to the moderation team. That is not what they are there for! To this end, the chat box, posts, blogs or PM's are not to be used to complain to a member of staff. Neither are they be used to comment, suggest, infer or imply anything about a member of staff's actions, or indeed lack of. This will be policed and enforced by the Administrator with a zero tolerance policy.
If you make a complaint to the Administrator or raise a concern it will be looked at fairly. However, if you have made your feelings known publically or to the member of staff directly beforehand, then your complaint will be dismissed immediately. You may also find yourself with restricted access or a ban for poor behaviour. If in doubt DONT DO IT!
All posts must be written in English.
Do not spam or abuse e-mail or the Personal Messaging system.
Do not bump threads - posting to deliberately take a thread to the top of the recent forum posts
Do not cross-post - posting duplicate threads or posts, or linking to threads or posts to promote them or keep the subject visible
Do not hijack a thread - taking a thread off topic
No thread trashing allowed - posting negative comments about topics, or suggesting that threads or posts be closed, just because they do not interest you or disagree with the content.
No flaming - doing anything to personally insult, degrade, belittle, or demean another member.
Do not use inappropriate language - swearing is not tolerated.
Do not use *** in posts, this will be treated as swearing.
Do not use religous, racial or politically toned language or content.
Please ensure you have copyright permission to post material that is not yours.
Advertising will not be allowed unless previously agreed with the forum managers.
Plagiarism will not be tolerated, always credit your reference with a link.
Links
Do not link to other UK weather related forums, directly or otherwise.
Do not hotlink to websites, without quoting the relevant content. Websites will change over time and the link on its own will become irrelevant to the post.
Do not make incomplete posts that enourage visitors to visit external sites to view the remaining content.
Signatures
Signatures should not include more than 3 lines of text and large fonts should not be used.
The maximum size for images in signatures is 468 pixels wide and 60 pixels high.
A link to your personal weather station or personal website is allowed.
Do not link to your own weather forum.
Posting Images
Do not hotlink images in a post. The websites image will change over time and become irrelevant to the post.
Do not remotely host images if you intend to remove or delete them at a later date.
To ease viewing it is suggested that a thumbnail be posted with a click through to the full image size.
It is suggested that you upload your photo as an attachement, using the forum software.
You must ensure you have copyright or permission to use the image you post.
If images have been electronically edited, please state clearly what changes have been made.
Shoutbox
Please do not dicsuss weather related topics in the shoutbox.
Other forum rule are enforced in the shoutbox.
Email & PM
Do not post email addresses, or phone numbers as this will lead to you getting spammed.
Do not ask for members to PM or email you with a reply to a question. The forum is there to share information.
The administrator has access to read all Personal Messages.
You may not make public the content of any other member's personal messages without their prior consent.
Photo Competitions
Please refrain from voting for your own image in competitions.
User Accounts
Creating a duplicate or 2nd account will result in an instant 10 point infraction, resulting in you being moderated on the forum.
You are responsible for all posts from your account.
You may not post on behalf of any member who has had their account frozen
If you have a concern about a specific post, and you think it should be looked at due to questionable content, then please use the report icon in each post and this will alert the moderation team.
If you break these rules you may be warned using the infraction system and/or you may lose certain privileges, related to your infringement. Infractions issue warning points which will lead to you being moderated or banned appropriately! Currently moderation is at 5 points whilst a ban is at 10 points.
If you wish to comment about a warning you have received, please contact the FORUM MANAGER and NOT the moderator who issued the warning.
This is also the case if you have a complaint or a concern of any kind. At no point should anyone be complaing to the moderation team. That is not what they are there for! To this end, the chat box, posts, blogs or PM's are not to be used to complain to a member of staff. Neither are they be used to comment, suggest, infer or imply anything about a member of staff's actions, or indeed lack of. This will be policed and enforced by the Administrator with a zero tolerance policy.
If you make a complaint to the Administrator or raise a concern it will be looked at fairly. However, if you have made your feelings known publically or to the member of staff directly beforehand, then your complaint will be dismissed immediately. You may also find yourself with restricted access or a ban for poor behaviour. If in doubt DONT DO IT!