2. Please do not spam. The definition of spam is an irrelevant or advertising post. Any post considered spam will be removed.

3. Please do not post threads text in all CAPITALS since this is considered to be shouting and is not necessary.

4. Repeat, redundant posting to increase post counts will deleted.

5. Insulting and flaming or personal attacks against forum staff and members will not be tolerated.

6. Please be considerate with the language you use on the forum, some of our members are younger than others. A filter is in place to safeguard this system.

7. No hacking and links to downloads such as torrents and illegal downloads. This will not be tolerated, and you will receive a warning.

8. Please do not post inappropriate material, I think everyone understands what I mean by this. The policy goes that if you would not feel comfortable viewing it at work, or in front of children or parents, don't post it! (Non SCI Adult/Sexual Content)

9. Please do not create multiple accounts. You will receive a warning and the account will be deleted.

Depending on the severity of the infraction, a different course of action may be taken, but the usual practice is as follows:

• A PM may of been sent, no further action will be taken.

• For a more serious offence, a warning will be issued, this is a mark against your name letting us know you have broken a rule.

2nd rule break:

• Another warning.

3rd rule break:

• On your 3rd warning, you will receive a temporary ban, the length of which will depend on the severity of the incident.

On another breach of rules:

• After this it will be assumed you have not learned your lesson so you will receive a permanent ban, meaning you will not be allowed to join or visit the forum again.