POSTING GUIDELINES
This forum is intended to provide an atmosphere of open communication, where each member can share his or her own insights and opinions. To help achieve this goal, we ask that you:
Do not post libelous or illegal material.
Do not post harassing or discriminatory comments based on race, ethnic origin, gender, or sexual orientation.
Do not solicit or advertise.
If you have questions or comments about this forum (such as technical difficulties or performance issues), please contact your forum administrator for the appropriate channel for your inquiry.
Moderation
Any post that violates the above conditions, or departs from the intended purpose of this forum may be removed without notice by the administration.
We reserve the right to edit any post for reasons including, but not limited to: language, length, or content not appropriate to the topic of this forum.
Older threads or messages may be removed from time to time, to main to maintain categories or threads of manageable length.
Any member who breaches these Guidelines through hostile, abusive or other inappropriate behavior may find their account privileges revoked.
Privacy
Remember that this is a public forum, and you have no guarantee or expectation of privacy. Your post could be read by anyone.
Posts can be traced. We record information about every user of this forum, and will honor any court orders or requests by recognized law authorities for information about individuals posting libelous material.
All communications on this board are deemed to by public and not private communications. We reserve the right to remove without notice any message posted for any reason, but we have no obligation to remove content you find objectionable.
Regarding your email address and other personal information
Although we require your email address for verification purposes, we recommend that you do not post it or any other personal information such, as phone numbers or your home address. Your posts can be searched by bots or third parties that have no affiliation with the administrator of this forum.
Disclaimer
The views expressed by members of this forum are their own and do not reflect the position of the administrator or other members. Each member is responsible for the content of his/her own posts.
Please report any activity that you notice which is libelous, inflammatory, or in violation of common decency to the management immediately.
The Band Aid/Live Aid/ Live 8 thread was no doubt started to allow those who wished to express their opinion on these subjects. Given that Live 8 was related to G8, it was obvious that some people would disagree with Bob Geldolf's "million" call to Edinburgh.
Now, I can understand the Administrators not wanting personal attacks at any forum members but stating FACTS about what was happening in Scotland and disagreeing with Bob should not automatically ban a person from the site [Argee's response that is closed so unable to respond there!].
Yes, there are no doubt websites for "I hate Bob" but as this is supposed to be "HIS" website, for "HIS" fans so some constructive criticism should be allowed (whether you think a song is great or the pits for example - would saying you hate "Rat Trap" automatically ban you from the site?!).
Bob isn't perfect (none of us are) and forum users should be allowed to express their views without totalitarian overseers!!
The Band Aid/Live Aid/ Live 8 thread was no doubt started to allow those who wished to express their opinion on these subjects. Given that Live 8 was related to G8, it was obvious that some people would disagree with Bob Geldolf's "million" call to Edinburgh. Now, I can understand the Administrators not wanting personal attacks at any forum members but stating FACTS about what was happening in Scotland and disagreeing with Bob should not automatically ban a person from the site [Argee's response that is closed so unable to respond there!]. Yes, there are no doubt websites for "I hate Bob" but as this is supposed to be "HIS" website, for "HIS" fans so some constructive criticism should be allowed (whether you think a song is great or the pits for example - would saying you hate "Rat Trap" automatically ban you from the site?!). Bob isn't perfect (none of us are) and forum users should be allowed to express their views without totalitarian overseers!! I await the banning order....
ADMIN: I have had no cause to censor or remove any of your posts, and indeed when you have voiced opinions that are contary to those held by many board members, they received warnings for abusing you.
Sadly, there have been a few posts which have gone too far and have been personal attacks. The odd user has been banned and many warned. But worse still, I was informed that unless this ceased, the board would be pulled.
I have no problem whatsoever with the tone of your posts, and your contributions have been welcome. Nothing wrong with disagreeing, it is the way it is done, and you pretty much get it right.
As for closing the original post, I did that because sticky posts are really only to make a statement, not to be debated. I'm happy to debate here.
You will NOT be banned (well not for this or any other posts you have made).
.
