Forum Rules and Infraction System

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  1. Stefan

    Stefan Big Cheese Administrator

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    The new infraction system is now in place and members who break the forum rules, will receive an infraction. Please review the forum rules and infractions here.

    These rules may seem new to some of you, however they are not. These rules are based on the spirit, upon which this forum was founded on back in mid-1990s. Since then, the forum has grown considerably and I would like to maintain the respectful tone and sense of community that we here.
     
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  2. Centerline

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    A couple questions. These are with all due respect, and just for constructive criticism. I understand this is your sandbox:

    If you are banned permanently after 10 non-expiring points, why give 20 non-expiring points? For emphasis?

    Also, with regard to this part: "Infractions will be issued at the sole discretion of the moderators and are not up for discussion and cannot be reversed." Fair enough. Most contracts provide some sort of appeal process. Also I've seen blogs with a dictatorial bent that end quite badly, because people get vaporized and the owner doesn't respond to e-mails. Will the owner respond to an e-mail if the infractee thinks what they said was misinterpreted, or a harmless inside joke not many others know about?
     
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  3. Stefan

    Stefan Big Cheese Administrator

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    Everyone should get a notice about the rules and the new infraction system when they log in. Dont worry, this is not an infraction, just a friendly reminder to review the rules.
     
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  4. mav1970

    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    Stefan, does this mean we have to check our sense of humor at the door when we come in here?

    With all due respect, I'm just afraid all of the comradery built up here over the years will soon be gone.
     
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  5. 1973Maverick357

    1973Maverick357 Cooler then a Camaro

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    I think alot of us are worried :cry:
     
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  6. Matterick

    Matterick Matt Somerville

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    i dont think there's too much to worry about. Its not like the Mods are gonna be going through threads tyring to find every little wrong thing we do so they can punish us.
     
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    yellow75 MCCI Oregon State Rep Supporting Member

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    Ditto, Me thinks it will go down hill fast if we cant joke around a little, harmfully of course. I personally enjoy the joking and also have created my fair share of it.

    I do not think that is the intention of the infraction system
     
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  8. Stefan

    Stefan Big Cheese Administrator

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    Of course, they could always contact me via email. I wont ban someone over an inside joke.
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    But you will get banned for putting a chevy motor in a Maverick or Comet.:biglaugh:
     
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  10. Stefan

    Stefan Big Cheese Administrator

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    Remember, these rules are not new and most members follow them. Us moderators are not here to police the forums.
     
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    Stefan Big Cheese Administrator

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    Dont see what you need to be worried about.
     
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  12. RMiller

    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Agreed! Most forums I belong to have the same basic rules in place. All you have to do is be respectful and all is well. :Handshake
     
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  13. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    awesome!!!
     
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    DO WHAT! I noticed you didn`t capitalize the "c" in chevy as you did in Comet. Thank you.:)
     
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  15. PAINTANK

    PAINTANK Cometosis Obsessivus

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    This is Maverick owner oppression towards the Comet people! I foresee all comments towards Mavericks being only good for parts being infracted while Comet people are on a watchlist and threads are created to moderate them way up in the masked Mod boards that regular joes can't see.
    I see it coming and the only way to stop it is to UNIONIZE!!!!
    COMET OWNERS UNITE AGAINST THE BOURGEOISIE!!!!


    Otherwise whatever. As long as the joking and friendly teasing remain I have no problem with this since I am a model poster and stellar member in good standing.
     
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