Rory
09-02-2009, 17:52
We endeavour to provide the highest quality community experience for all of our members and following these guidelines is the best way to maintain a quality environment for all.
Please note that some forums/sections may have specific rules in addition to these rules.
No pornography, warez, cracks, illegal software etc.
No bad language or swearing. We encourage you to use the forum to debate topics, but please use proper adjectives to express yourself.
If you post any graphic material include a warning in the thread title.
No spam. Do not spam the forum with advertising, empty posts, posts that have no relation to the current thread etc. This includes PMs.
No racism.
No Religious discussions
No personal attacks will be tolerated at all. This includes outright flaming, snide comments, sarcasm, etc. Please keep your personal problems private.
No plagiarism. Please link to the original source and provide a snippet of the article.
No alternate accounts. You are not allowed to register an alternate account for the purposes of circumventing a ban or to participate in an argument anonymously.
Non-sponsor LFS's may be mentioned by people not affiliated with them however contact details are not allowed. For sponsorship enquiries please PM an administrator.
Please keep debates constructive and don't allow them to turn into arguments. Threads heading in this direction will be closed. If you are personally offended by a debate either take it up with the person in private or ignore the thread. There are controversial topics in any hobby and if you can't handle a difference of opinion then an internet discussion forum is not for you.
Anyone opening a thread in order to continue the general topic of a closed thread will be banned.
Any species on the South African black list (http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=78) are not allowed to be traded on TASA. TASA will endeavour to keep an updated black list on the site for reference.
The Administrators and Moderators of TASA reserve the right to remove, edit, move or close any thread and remove or change any avatar, username, signature or custom title. We also reserve the right to suspend or ban any member account we see fit.
The Comments and Opinions posted are of their respective poster, and does not reflect the opinion of TASA, it's owner(s) and or its staff.
TASA reserves the right to change or alter these rules at any time and an Administrator's word is final.
Commercial Posting
Sponsors of this site are given banner space and/or a forum to promote their business. All other posts, signatures, usernames or avatars that are deemed to be commercial in nature are not allowed and will be removed. This includes not only the general membership but our sponsors as well. Sponsors posting outside of their forum are posting as general members, not as sponsors.
TASA (along with other online boards which utilize sponsor advertising) defines a “commercial post” as knowing and wilful posts made by private individuals or businesses, directly or indirectly seeking commerce. Additionally, posts made by individuals or businesses in regard to other commercial activities, in anticipation of direct or indirect economic benefit or relief from the subject activity, will generally be regarded as “commercial”. For the purposes of this policy, the word "post" includes messages sent via the private messaging (PM) system.
Of course many posts are subject to question, therefore TASA reserves the right to determine whether or not a post violates the “intent” of the “commercial post” policy or definition as stated herein and reserves the right to remove posts at the discretion of TASA. Please refrain from posting phone numbers, sales, specials, pricing information, or any information which in a context can be construed as advertising for a particular retailer.
Violation of this policy can be grounds for removal from our community.
These rules are in addition to the User Agreement (http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=2).
Please note that some forums/sections may have specific rules in addition to these rules.
No pornography, warez, cracks, illegal software etc.
No bad language or swearing. We encourage you to use the forum to debate topics, but please use proper adjectives to express yourself.
If you post any graphic material include a warning in the thread title.
No spam. Do not spam the forum with advertising, empty posts, posts that have no relation to the current thread etc. This includes PMs.
No racism.
No Religious discussions
No personal attacks will be tolerated at all. This includes outright flaming, snide comments, sarcasm, etc. Please keep your personal problems private.
No plagiarism. Please link to the original source and provide a snippet of the article.
No alternate accounts. You are not allowed to register an alternate account for the purposes of circumventing a ban or to participate in an argument anonymously.
Non-sponsor LFS's may be mentioned by people not affiliated with them however contact details are not allowed. For sponsorship enquiries please PM an administrator.
Please keep debates constructive and don't allow them to turn into arguments. Threads heading in this direction will be closed. If you are personally offended by a debate either take it up with the person in private or ignore the thread. There are controversial topics in any hobby and if you can't handle a difference of opinion then an internet discussion forum is not for you.
Anyone opening a thread in order to continue the general topic of a closed thread will be banned.
Any species on the South African black list (http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=78) are not allowed to be traded on TASA. TASA will endeavour to keep an updated black list on the site for reference.
The Administrators and Moderators of TASA reserve the right to remove, edit, move or close any thread and remove or change any avatar, username, signature or custom title. We also reserve the right to suspend or ban any member account we see fit.
The Comments and Opinions posted are of their respective poster, and does not reflect the opinion of TASA, it's owner(s) and or its staff.
TASA reserves the right to change or alter these rules at any time and an Administrator's word is final.
Commercial Posting
Sponsors of this site are given banner space and/or a forum to promote their business. All other posts, signatures, usernames or avatars that are deemed to be commercial in nature are not allowed and will be removed. This includes not only the general membership but our sponsors as well. Sponsors posting outside of their forum are posting as general members, not as sponsors.
TASA (along with other online boards which utilize sponsor advertising) defines a “commercial post” as knowing and wilful posts made by private individuals or businesses, directly or indirectly seeking commerce. Additionally, posts made by individuals or businesses in regard to other commercial activities, in anticipation of direct or indirect economic benefit or relief from the subject activity, will generally be regarded as “commercial”. For the purposes of this policy, the word "post" includes messages sent via the private messaging (PM) system.
Of course many posts are subject to question, therefore TASA reserves the right to determine whether or not a post violates the “intent” of the “commercial post” policy or definition as stated herein and reserves the right to remove posts at the discretion of TASA. Please refrain from posting phone numbers, sales, specials, pricing information, or any information which in a context can be construed as advertising for a particular retailer.
Violation of this policy can be grounds for removal from our community.
These rules are in addition to the User Agreement (http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=2).