Forum Rules

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To enhance the quality of the discussion, we ask that you abide by these guidelines when posting messages.

Violation of these guidelines will result in a warning being issued, persistent warnings will result in either a permanent or temporary ban. The action that is taken will depend on the severity of the violation.

Decency
This forum is analagous to a pub, however users of all ages are able to view the site and therefore persons of a younger age should be taken into consideration when posting content onto the public forums. Please do not use foul language. Many profanities are automatically removed by the forum software - any attempts to circumvent the censoring imposed by the board will be removed. If any words have been missed from the filter, please contact a moderator or administrator.

Flaming
Flaming and being abusive towards other users will not be tolerated. We try to encourage people to voice their opinions, and debate them, however we do not want to see posts that abuse other forum members. Keep it polite.

Explicit and Pornographic Images
No explicit or pornorgraphic images are to be posted in any of the forums. This includes any sexually explicit imagery or distasteful photographs.

Offence towards groups
Any racist, sexist or otherwise derogatory remarks towards a minority or specific group of people will be deleted and the member shall be warned or banned.
Utilising the Private messaging system for abuse or threats is also frowned upon and action will be taken if the system is abused.

Post in English
When posting on the forums, please use clear English. Please do not use 'text speak' - English is not every user's first language.

Usernames
Any abusive/bad language seen in usernames will more then likely be deleted on sight.
If you wish to alter or change your username at any time, contact an administrator.

Spam
Whilst it may be appropriate to recommend software and services in certain situations, we do not want for the forums to be used as an advert for your company's product or service. If you wish to advertise on the site, please contact an administrator who will discuss commercial opportunities with you.

Please note that the definition of spam is subject to the admin or moderator's discretion.

Competing Forums
Please use common sense when linking to competing forums. We will not tolerate spam of any kind - however we do encourage a flow of traffic around the AFC Bournemouth sites that aim to raise money for the football club.

Moderation Policy
We will not discuss moderation policy in the forum. Please contact an administrator by private message if you have any questions.

General Disclaimer
The moderation team and administrators reserve the right to edit or delete any message that does not adhere to or comply with these guidelines. We also reserve the right to ban individuals who repeatedly violate them. If your thread is moved to a moderator forum or deleted, you will be contacted via a Private Message if necessary.

To ensure that the forum guidelines are enforced the moderators have the ability to edit, move, rename or delete all content posted to the public forums.

Enjoy Yourself
We want you to enjoy yourself. Keep these guidelines in mind when posting. These rules are subject to change as situations arise. Check back here if you are unsure about content that you wish to post.

Although the administrators and moderators of CourtOffside - AFC Bournemouth Forums will attempt to keep all objectionable messages off this forum, it is impossible for us to review all messages. All messages express the views of the author, and neither the owners of CourtOffside - AFC Bournemouth Forums, nor Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. (developers of vBulletin) will be held responsible for the content of any message.

By agreeing to these rules, you warrant that you will not post any messages that are obscene, vulgar, sexually-oriented, hateful, threatening, or otherwise violative of any laws and you accept that all content of all messages that you post is the responsibility of yourself and not the owners of CourtOffside - AFC Bournemouth Forums, nor Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. (developers of vBulletin).

The owners of CourtOffside - AFC Bournemouth Forums reserve the right to remove, edit, move or close any thread for any reason.