This is our latest set of Forum Guidelines split into i) basic "etiquette guidelines" as well as ii) binding "rules of engagement": - http://www.stockopedia.com/help/forums-forum_guidelines.
Tell us what you think - how can they be improved?
Etiquette
These common sense guidelines are not typically enforced through moderation but we expect users to abide by them as a matter of form.
1. Above all, be nice
Good manners and simple courtesy are expected. However much you may disagree with what is written, there's no need to be offensive when posting. We're all here to help the community, to share knowledge and different ideas, and to create the best private investor site possible.
2. Be Precise and Concise
Please use a descriptive title for your threads summarising your argument/evidence. This will aid site navigation by helping subsequent visitors to successfully identify your topic. Please also try to keep postings concise and to the point, rather than rambling. Repetition of the same point can be tedious for the reader.
3. Don't feed the muppets
Don't perpetuate off-topic threads. Pay attention to prevent discussions from turning into personal disagreements. If you see this happening, try and turn the focus back to the content, not the person. If this fails, the members concerned can be asked to take their disagreement off-board. If someone makes an inappropriate or "spam" post, please don't add more noise by replying to the forum. Just report the post using the "Report Abuse" button. Criticize the poster in private e-mail if you must.
Rules of Engagement
- Important - Violation of the following rules is highly like to result in moderation. Reponsibility for moderation lies primarily with the owner of a given Thread and up to three people nominated by the Thread Owner. However, the Site Administrators may intervene where it is believed that the Thread Owner is not effectively monitoring a Thread.
- Violation of these rules may also lead to a temporary or permanent site ban. We operate a "3 strikes and you're out" policy where - unless a violation is particularly serious - a user violating the rules below will receive two email warnings from the Administrators, following by a site ban.
- If you observe any violations of these rules by others, please do let us know immediately using the "Report Abuse" button at the bottom of each post. This report will be sent to the…
