FORUM RULES AND GUIDELINES

by Admin Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:25 pm

FORUM RULES
The Forum Rules and Guidelines can and will be amended whenever the
need arises. As such, PPO members are requested to keep an eye on this
corner of the FORUM for any changes.
Inasmuch as the discussion forum is a public forum, it will always
remain open for everyone. However, everybody is expected to OBEY the
following Forum Rules and Guidelines
1) KEEP TO THE SUBJECT OR TOPIC AT HAND
Your message should at all times be related with the particular
subject of the forum. If you want to reply to a certain message or
issue, you may do so BUT exercise caution in the choice of the words
that you use. Choose and use the most appropriate words to avoid
misunderstandings and so as not to hurt anyone’s feelings.
2) POSTING
At all times, post only meaningful, correct and relevant information
that will help this site. AVOID posting USELESS messages, one word (or
short) non-sense posts. MULTIPLE or REPEATED postings in order to
increase post count is NOT ALLOWED. Please make use of the PRIVATE
MESSAGE feature, if you want to send a personal message to a specific
member. This can be found at the top of the screen when you LOG-IN.
* No CROSS POSTING
Cross posting is posting the same question/remark in several forums at
the same time. Please post your topic once and be patient until someone
responds.
* SPAMMING is not allowed.
Spamming is posting:
- Unneeded posts mainly to increase own post count.
- Posting few words with no relation to the topic or post
- Posting a Smiley(s) with little or no words is considered spamming
- Resurrecting old topics is not allowed, unless it is necessary.
3) MIND YOUR LANGUAGE
You are free to discuss or share an opinion concerning a certain
issue BUT it must have certain limitations. To insult and ridicule, to
be rude and impolite or to attack somebody with the use of sexually
explicit language is DEFINITELY NOT ALLOWED. ABUSIVE and DEFAMATORY
WORDS are also NOT ALLOWED and will be removed immediately without
prior notice.
* No FLAMING
To be disrespectful or to exhibit unnecessary rude behavior towards
other members or staff will not be tolerated. Do not instigate a flame.
If you are a veteran member, please act like one. Assist new members at
the forums instead of attacking them.
4) ATTACHMENTS
Only selected members are allowed to post ATTACHMENTS as this consumes a lot of space and bandwidth.
5) UPLOADING
Uploading is allowed for forum related topics ONLY. Adult contents and materials are also STRICTLY PROHIBITED in this forum.
6) MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS or MULTIPLE USER NAMES.
Each member is allowed ONE LOG-IN account. Registering with multiple
accounts is NOT ALLOWED. Registering of another account will only be
ALLOWED if there is expressed permission or approval coming solely from
the Administrator.
7) SIGNATURE PICTURES
Signature pictures may be allowed but must adhere to size limitations.
8.) ADVERTISEMENTS
You CAN NOT post any affiliate or referral links or post anything asking for referral. Such post will be removed immediately.
9) RESPECT TOWARDS STAFF
We ask that you respect the staff at PPO as well as the decisions that they make. Therefore, please take note of the following:
* If you have been moderated/advised by one of the staff members, we
ask that you do not take these actions personally. Our actions are
based on good judgment, common sense and the above specified rules.
* It is not our position to intimidate nor openly humiliate anyone
by editing/deleting signatures, avatars, posts or topics- the staff’s
purpose is to keep this site running as smoothly and organized as
possible.
For your strict compliance.