Forum Rules

By using the Irish Ferry Enthusiasts Forums, members agree to the follow the below forum rules

General Behaviour

  1. Respect and Civility: Treat all members with respect. Personal attacks, harassment, discriminatory remarks, and hate speech are strictly prohibited.
  2. Constructive Contributions: Ensure your posts contribute positively to the community. Avoid spamming, trolling, or derailing discussions.
  3. Privacy: Respect the privacy of others. Do not share personal information, including addresses, phone numbers, or private messages, without permission.
  4. Language: As we have members from around the world, the forum’s working language is English. Profanity, obscene content, and explicit material are not allowed.

Posting Rules

  1. Relevant Content: Post content in the appropriate sections of the forum. Off-topic posts may be moved or deleted by moderators.
  2. Quality of Posts: Strive for clarity and relevance in your posts. Avoid excessive use of all caps, leetspeak, or text-speak.
  3. No Spam: Advertising, self-promotion, and irrelevant links are not allowed without prior permission from the forum administrators.
  4. Thread Titles: Use descriptive titles for new threads to make it clear what the discussion is about.
    1. Double Posting: “Double posting” occurs when a user makes two consecutive posts, one after another. If this is done for no apparent reason, “double posting” is typically frowned upon and may result in a warning or infraction for “spam”. However, double-posting is not forbidden, and can be useful in many cases. For example, if a reasonable amount of time has passed or you have significant information to add to the topic, present it in a new post so that others, including thread subscribers, are made aware of the update.

    Interaction Guidelines

    1. Disagreements: Healthy debate is encouraged, but disagreements should remain respectful and focused on the topic, not personal attributes.
    2. Reporting Issues: If you encounter any issues or rule violations, use the forum’s reporting feature rather than engaging in arguments.

    Content and Copyright

    1. Original Content: Whenever possible, post your original content. If you share content from other sources, give proper credit and ensure you have the right to share it.
    2. Copyrighted Material: Do not post copyrighted material without permission. This includes text, images, videos, and software.

    Moderation

    1. Moderator Authority: Respect the decisions of moderators and administrators. If you disagree with a decision, discuss it privately and respectfully with the moderator.
    2. Rule Enforcement: Understand that breaking rules can lead to warnings, temporary bans, or permanent bans, depending on the severity of the violation.

    Personal Accounts

    1. One Account Per User: Users are allowed only one account. Creating multiple accounts can lead to all accounts being banned.
    2. Account Security: Keep your account information secure. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

    Signatures and Avatars

    1. Appropriate Content: Signatures and avatars must comply with all forum rules, including those about language, respect, and copyrighted material.
    2. Size Limits: Follow any size limits set by the forum for signatures and avatars to ensure the forum remains easy to navigate.

    Final Notes

    1. Updates to Rules: These rules may be updated periodically. It is your responsibility to stay informed of any changes.
    2. Community Spirit: Remember, the goal of this forum is to foster a positive, informative, and engaging community. Your cooperation in following these rules helps achieve that.

    Last reviewed – 5/10/24