Rules

[Stephen]

To new members and guest - you are welcome on this site regardless of race, gender, religion etc.

The rules for this site are simple:
1. Foul and/or vulgar language should be avoided when possible. We understand discussions get heated sometimes and tempers flare but please remember we have members here of all kinds of religious faiths, ethnic backgrounds, and a lot of minors as well. This is a family-friendly forum Keep your language family-friendly and within PG-13 guidelines. If you are unsure a post is appropriate, it most likely is not appropriate.

Do not bypass the language filter. It's there for a reason. Do not try to bypass it by typing in a symbol or changing the spelling of a cuss word. If you feel like cussing just type it like it should be spelt and the language filter will show it like this ******, anything else is considered bypassing the language filter and is against forum rules.

Images, pictures, and the language on linked videos/pages/sites/memes/attachments/comments/ anything you didn't type yourself must also comply with the language standards of the forum. If the language filter would exclude the word if you posted it, it cannot be in pictures/ linked videos/pages/sites/memes/attachments/comments/ anything you didn't type yourself, either.
The easiest way to keep out of trouble is to just type every word spelt correctly, the language filter will change most banned words to *******. If you type "S**T" then we consider that bypassing the filter, don't do it just type it the way it should be. Some words are not picked up by the filter and you may get a warning or infraction for using them so try to remember this is a family forum.

For forum purposes, PG-13 is defined as EXCLUDING:
- the language that is normally filtered out by the language filter and combinations of benign words to make a statement that creates vulgar or sexually explicit phrases.
- photos, videos or other images that display violent death or murder or links to other sites where the images are on the main screen of that link.
- any references in words, links, videos, or images that sex with children is acceptable behaviour.

2. Be respectful of religion. ALL religions, you don’t have to agree with them or like them but you do have to respect their right to be here just as much as your right to be here. This also includes those who have no religious beliefs. Atheist deserves respect for their beliefs as much as Christians do.

3. Do not flame other members. Flaming (also known as bashing) is hostile and/or insulting interaction between members. It is usually the result of the discussion of heated real-world issues like politics or religion. Internet trolls frequently set out to incite flame wars for the sole purpose of offending or irritating other posters. Don't do it! Flaming is not allowed and trolling is not allowed.

4. Do not act like a child. These means don’t throw temper tantrums or act unruly just because something is not going your way. Most of us are adults here and we expect everyone to conduct themselves accordingly

5. Thread disruption detracts from this community's collaborative practice of information sharing and thus is not allowed. Thread disruption may include but not be limited to making substantial edits to a post once it has had several replies, deleting key or multiple posts from discussions, changing quoted posts without drawing attention to the edit, or hijacking the subject of the thread. If you wish to change subjects, start a new thread, do not hijack or derail the existing thread.

6. Arguing with a moderator will get your account suspended for 24 hours or longer. If a moderator tells you to stop doing something or questions you about a statement you made it is okay to explain your side of things to them. It is not okay to keep trying to change their mind or make them see things your way. You can state your case one time, after that you need to just drop it and let that be the end of it. If you feel you have been treated unfairly by a moderator or staff member we have a section for Grievances that you can post in and your complaint will be looked at by all the mods and staff with you. You can your suggestion here: viewforum.php?f=8

Sending creepy, perverted, or otherwise, stalker-like messages to any staff, mods or admin will result in an instant lifetime ban.

7. Do NOT discuss topics of any illegal nature. If it’s against the law, it does not need to be on this forum.

8. Do NOT discuss, post, or even bring up conversions to make firearms full auto. Those topics will be locked, edited and or deleted and you will be banned from this forum.

9. Do NOT post links to any adult/porn site. Do not post porn pictures or videos, this includes, but is not limited to, anything from hardcore sex to pictures of half-dressed men or women. This also includes posting sex toys.

10. Do NOT discuss making explosives of any type. Not now, not ever, in any way shape or form. We have kids that read this forum and we don’t want any of them blowing themselves up (or the adults either). Plus it could get the forum, and you, in a lot of legal trouble so just don’t do it. Anyone caught discussing making explosives will be banned from the forum.

11. Racial slurs will not be tolerated. If you have problems with another person's skin colour keep it to yourself or find another forum. Racism in any form is not tolerated on this forum.

12. Religious slurs will not be tolerated. We believe in Freedom of Religion and respect our members' rights to have their own religious beliefs and that includes all religions. Religious jokes in the humour section are allowed.

13. Sexist statements will not be tolerated. We have several women members and we believe they all deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. If you have something to say consider this, would you want someone saying it to your mother or daughter? Sexist jokes in the humour section are allowed.

14. English is the official language of this website. We have several international sections where other languages are more prominent but in the main forum please speak English.

15. Moderators have the right to edit a post at any time for any reason. This includes grammar corrections to make the post easier to read. It also includes editing post for improper content and a bunch of other reasons. We may also just delete your post or the entire thread at any time without warning for any reason.

16. Custom titles are allowed under the user's name. NO person may use the custom title "Board Supporter" unless they have made a financial donation to this site. "I Love This Forum" and "This is a great survival forum" are reserved for administrative use and all alternate spellings are considered 'off-limits' as well. All other custom titles should conform to the forum rules concerning language and content.
Signatures - Only VIP / Premium members or Merchants can have a signature with an external URL under every post they make.

Since English is the official language of the forum, all user screen names must comply with this rule. Members must utilize the Roman/Latin (English) alphabet and/or numeric characters, and the use of 'hyphens' and 'underscores' will also be allowed. Undecipherable symbols, foreign language characters, etc. will not be allowed.

17. Topics on ABORT*ION are NOT allowed. These means do not discuss it, mention it or post articles from other sources that include it in the article, pro or con. Do NOT mention Pro Choice, Pro Life, Roe v Wade EVER. Don't even discuss Planned Parenthood. Do NOT post any pictures, posters or videos/links to videos that depict or contain any of this. Doing so will result in your post being deleted and an infraction and/or ban being issued.

18. Each person that visits this site is allowed to have one (1) account. Having more than one account requires permission from a member of the moderators group. Members that have more than one account will have their accounts deleted and or banned. We understand if your spouse, roommate, sibling etc… want to be members and we welcome them all, just please let us know so we don’t freak out when two or more people show up with the same IP address. If a person is found to have more than one account that they are using it will result in anything from an infraction to a permanent IP ban.

19. No account sharing. Please do not log in with your wife's, husbands, boyfriends, girlfriends or best friends account. Each person that visits this site should have their own account.

20. Modification of any firearm, so as to configure it illegal, or discussions on how to make improvised explosives of any type are prohibited. Think of it like this, if you can’t walk into your local law enforcement offices and show them how to do it without being arrested, you should not be posting how to do it here.

21. Membership on this site can be revoked for any reason at any time without warning.

22. Images, videos, and links must abide by the forum's PG-13 rating. Language, sexual content and violent content must conform to these guidelines. This also means NO pictures, images or videos of murders, death or excessively graphic violence.

23. We have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for the incitement of harm to others. You are free to voice an opinion in an adult manner however incitement of harm, death or injury is unacceptable- be it directly or indirectly, meant as a joke or serious.
This includes telling other members to die, or that you wish they (or their family members) would die etc.
Survivalism is about preserving life where at all possible, and death is not something that any survivalist should wish on another or their families. THIS INCLUDES ANY AND ALL DISCUSSION OF HARM TO A PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR THEIR FAMILY.

24. "Good-bye" threads are not allowed and will result in a 60-day ban. This is to go along with your thread being deleted from public view. People come and people go. If you need to go — for whatever reason — just go. Parades are not welcome here. Deleting large numbers of your posts will be viewed as and treated the same as a goodbye post. Repeated occurrences of either action may result in permanent banishment from the forum.

25. Copyright infringement. Do NOT copy anything from any other website unless you own or have rights to the material.

If you want to discuss an article on another site, do not copy the article - just post a link to the article.

If you want to cite an article on another site, do not copy and paste the article - just post a link.

Period.

26. Cop and or Military bashing… Don’t do it!

27. The Ladies section is for ladies only. So fellas...stay out. It is not a place to go tell your favourite dirty joke or try and pick up single women. It is a place for women survivalist to discuss women’s issues. Ladies can post in any section of the forum, they are not limited to just the ladies section, we just made the ladies section so women have a place to go without having to put up with the men if they choose too. There is no men-only section... get over it.

28. The section called The Darkside is for adults only and has it’s own set of rules. If you are easily offended, it is probably not the place for you. Think of it as the really rowdy bar on the other side of town. Enter at your own risk.

29. The "Survival and Disaster Preparedness Equipment" section is an area set aside for our approved merchants to post threads discussing the products they offer, have on sale, or new items. You may post in the threads started by merchants but you must stay on topic. Do not post links to other places that sell the same stuff or similar items. Any off-topic or otherwise inappropriate post in this area will be removed, without warning or explanation, and could be subject to an infraction or ban from the forum.

30. We have many members on this forum who are under 18. We are always glad to see today's youth learn to start prepping for the future and welcome them to our forum. We do require that every member under 18 have a mandatory "youth" tag under their member name. It is against forum rules to post in any section of the forum without the youth tag if you are under 18. If you need a youth tag please contact any staff member or moderator. No one under the age of 13 is allowed to sign up for this forum.

31. The management of this forum is pro-active against spam. Spammers of all types will be reported to the Stop Forum Spam website. New members should not post links - as this will be seen as spamming. If you're suspected of spamming, your account will be terminated, all of your posts will be deleted, your account name, IP address and email address will be submitted to the Stop Forum Spam database.

Spamming defined:
a. Post that is irrelevant, impersonal, promotional, or repetitive is spam.

b. Sending unsolicited private messages, posting unsolicited comments to members profiles, or any other form of communications through this forum, which conveys sales offers or links with the purpose of getting members of this community to visit a certain site.

c. Including, but not limited to, posting links to your own website, or websites that you might have a financial interest in promoting.

32. You remain solely responsible for the content of your posted messages. Furthermore, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the owners of this forum, any related websites to this forum, its staff, and its subsidiaries. The owners of this forum also reserve the right to reveal your identity (or any other related information collected on this service) in the event of a formal complaint or legal action arising from any situation caused by your use of this forum.

33. Rules and terms of service can change at any time - it is the member's responsibility to read the rules and stay updated on any changes.

34. A lawsuit brought against the owner of this forum must be filed in Singapore.

35. Do NOT post any other members personal information. Do NOT post any PM's you receive unless you are reporting it to the staff and mods. Do NOT post excerpts from The Grievance Section.

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Most infractions will result in a private message asking the offender not to post certain topics. If the offender repeats topics that violate board rules, even though they have been asked very nicely not to, that member will be banned. Some infractions will result in an immediate ban (for example, if you post that you hate Jews and African Americans and wish Hitler were still alive (or something of that nature), you will be banned immediately, your post deleted and we will not even discuss forgiving you…. Ever)

Members are free to discuss any topic on this site, except for those listed above. Moderators are free to issue warnings, infractions or bans at any time for breaking any rule. Moderators do not care if the person breaking a rule is a new member, old member, VIP, Merchant, Staff member, or another Mod. We are all expected to follow the same rules and will all be subject to the same punishments if they are broken.

It should be noted that members should not list information in their profiles that they do not want others to see. Your profile is viewable by forum members, guests, staff, and mods. If you want to give someone your Facebook name, MySpace name, Instant Messager address, personal e-mail address or any other information that can allow someone to communicate with you, please be aware that such information can also be given to spammers, identity thieves, stalkers and other shady characters. Your best bet is to not list your information in your profile but instead keep your information private, and give it out only to members you know and trust.

We hope that all of our members are honest, good people and do not tolerate any misuse of personal information by members of the forum.

We urge you to use caution when adding your ICQ, AIM, Yahoo or any other Instant Message information to your profile page. Although we try to keep this forum safe and family-friendly for all of our members and guest, you are using the internet and this forum at your own risk and should take the proper precautions to protect yourself and your family.

If you find you have been contacted by a member of this forum in a way that you feel is unacceptable please contact any staff or moderator and we will look into it.

The management of this forum will regularly prune Users and Forums that are inactive for 2 years

This forum does not give out or sell any of the information you provide when you sign up.