shrimpadmin
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Following a build up of complaints over the last couple of months from Zone users, the owners of the board wish to publish a clear policy with regard to posting etiquette on ShrimperZone which focuses on the needs of the majority, and encourages input from the widest spectrum of users.
ShrimperZone has been (and hopefully always will be) a fan’s forum. Part of the board’s appeal is that it facilitates discussion about the mighty Shrimpers and just about every other subject under the sun - in a structured and easily accessible way. When you want to say something, it’s pretty clear where you go to say it – and if you want to find what other people think about something, then it’s pretty clear where you go to look for it. What we do not wish to see, however, is ShrimperZone become an internet chat room where people simply congregate to pass the time of day with their mates.
One fundamental rule of this site has always been to post according to the topic in question as designated by the thread title, and to keep the discussion around the main points of the thread. While certain threads may well go off-topic due to their nature (such as the “Live Chat” thread, and SZ Beer Club, End of Season Party and other "social" threads), it is important to ensure that this is the exception rather than the rule.
Up until recently, the board has been able to police itself on these matters but of late it has become a problem. Over a number of weeks, individuals on the board have raised concerns directly with the board’s owners and moderators, and this in turn has led us to take action in some cases.
To preserve the nature of the board, we need everyone posting to show the required levels of restraint and sensibility. Before posting, simply ask yourself:
Also consider whether it is really necessary to post on every thread, and after every reply just because a friend of yours has said something.
A short while ago, as something of a compromise, the board owners set-up the “Live Chat” thread to allow posters to chat about everything and anything, in an unstructured manner, and with no constraints on topic. While the “live chat” thread has proved popular, if the relaxed rules on that particular thread lead to a decline in standards on the rest of the board, then, at the owners’ discretion and without further warning, the thread will be permanently deleted.
To ensure that the board policy is maintained:
Thank you for your continuing support.
ShrimperZone has been (and hopefully always will be) a fan’s forum. Part of the board’s appeal is that it facilitates discussion about the mighty Shrimpers and just about every other subject under the sun - in a structured and easily accessible way. When you want to say something, it’s pretty clear where you go to say it – and if you want to find what other people think about something, then it’s pretty clear where you go to look for it. What we do not wish to see, however, is ShrimperZone become an internet chat room where people simply congregate to pass the time of day with their mates.
One fundamental rule of this site has always been to post according to the topic in question as designated by the thread title, and to keep the discussion around the main points of the thread. While certain threads may well go off-topic due to their nature (such as the “Live Chat” thread, and SZ Beer Club, End of Season Party and other "social" threads), it is important to ensure that this is the exception rather than the rule.
Up until recently, the board has been able to police itself on these matters but of late it has become a problem. Over a number of weeks, individuals on the board have raised concerns directly with the board’s owners and moderators, and this in turn has led us to take action in some cases.
To preserve the nature of the board, we need everyone posting to show the required levels of restraint and sensibility. Before posting, simply ask yourself:
“Am I adding something of value to this thread?"
"Is it relevant to all users of the board rather than a select few?”
Also consider whether it is really necessary to post on every thread, and after every reply just because a friend of yours has said something.
A short while ago, as something of a compromise, the board owners set-up the “Live Chat” thread to allow posters to chat about everything and anything, in an unstructured manner, and with no constraints on topic. While the “live chat” thread has proved popular, if the relaxed rules on that particular thread lead to a decline in standards on the rest of the board, then, at the owners’ discretion and without further warning, the thread will be permanently deleted.
To ensure that the board policy is maintained:
- Where threads are taken off-topic, we will endeavour to post a reminder to keep the thread on-topic, although ANY Zoner can make the point to keep threads on track. We even have some lovely new icons for doing so.
:offtopic: :hijack: - Where reminders are ignored, posts will be deleted without further warning.
- Where the same posters consistently take threads off-topic, no reminder will be given, and posts will be deleted without warning.
- Where the same posters consistently fall foul of the rules, the mods will discuss banning them from the site in accordance with our existing banning procedure.
Thank you for your continuing support.
