The Rules
These rules are based on the "be nice or your can't play in the sandbox" theory of community behaviour. They apply to everything on this Forum - topics, boards, posts and private messages.
Moderators can be reached via email at forum @ species-at-risk.mb.ca or via private message on the Board.
Etiquette:
We will have Falcon Cam viewers of all ages coming to, and participating in, this Forum. For that reason, the Forum has a PG-13 rating in language and material.
No comments on other poster's spelling. Period.
No spam, flaming, baiting or snarking. If you don't know what those terms mean, chances are you won't be doing any of them.
No reprimanding other posters. You have a problem, you contact the Moderators
With the exception of classrooms and parents with children, one account per poster. Multiple accounts will be deleted. If you think you have multiple accounts, contact the Moderators. Do not use someone else's login or lend yours out. It will get you both deleted from the Forum.
Posting Rules
Try to keep posts on topic and in the correct sections on the "Questions & Answers" Boards. In the "Social Zone" we will be a bit more flexible. If posts are in the wrong place or if they deserve their own Board, the Moderators will be move them without notice.
Do not carry posts from other sites to here. If you'd like to summarize some information that directly relates to conversations currently on the Forum, that's fine.
All advertising will be deleted on site. The definition of advertising is at the discretion of the Moderators. This Forum is to support the CBC Manitoba/Shaw Falcon Cam and the Peregrine Falcon Recovery Project's activities. If you have a link that you think might be applicable, email or private message one of the Moderators for approval.
Signatures, Photo Attachments and Avatars
Because this is a new site the avatar and attachment functions have been disabled until we see how much space we need and how much traffic we get. If it is possible, we will enable these functions at a later time. Signatures, if you want one, should be text only and the limits are specified in the Profile section of your account.
Moderator Actions
The Rules of this Forum are the sole responsibility of the Adminstrator and will be changed as the need arises and as this Forum evolves.
The primary function of the Moderators is to enforce these Rules. If necessary, Moderators will try to help resolve issues between members.
The Administrator/Moderators reserve the right to delete anything they choose, at any time, without notice.
Any correspondence with the Administrator/Moderator will be kept confidential as it relates to the Rules and/or the actions of the Moderators. If you are unsure why a post was deleted or edited, please contact the Moderators.
If you disagree with a Moderator's actions, please contact the Moderator first via private message. If there continues to be a problem, the Administrator will have the final say in all disputes.
Willful or repeated infractions of the Rules will result in the poster being removed from the Forum. Please don't make us do this.
The Rules will be reviewed and revised as and when necessary.