Forum Rules
Welcome to 968 Forums.com, the premier Porsche 968 website and club. While they should be self evident, please take a minute to read these Rules and Guidelines below. We are certain that they will help you fully enjoy the features of the site, as well as its members.
Posts & Moderation
Here on this Forum, debate is heartily encouraged, a free exchange of ideas is welcomed, and an open discussion of pretty much anything is always the bottom line policy. Members should feel free to express their ideas, opinions, and thoughts, without fear of repercussion, reprisal, or what a Moderator, Sponsor, or Administrator might think. However, the manner in which that occurs is sometimes an issue. As long as there is no pornography, objectionable material, and most importantly personal attacks, there is rarely a reason for a Moderator to step in, and the discussions are allowed to continue on their own uninterrupted.
At no time is it the intention or desire to censor anyone here. No Moderator or Administrator's views and opinions are given any more weight than those of anyone else.
There is a common misconception that free speech means you can say whatever you want. This is not exactly the case. Objectionable material, inflammatory remarks, personal attacks, name calling, and derogatory comments are not in the best interests of the community, will not be tolerated, and will be dealt with immediately. Sponsors, while afforded some degree of insulation, and certainly all due respect, will be expected to support their claims, and be forthright in their business dealings, will not have carte blanche, and are subject to the same rules as any other member.
We hope that there will never be a need to edit or censor anyone. As long as things stay civil, regardless of the position a member might take on a subject, or the content of a post, there should be no need to moderate, edit, or censor anyone.
Topics are to stay on topic, and not digress. We request of the membership that they remember this when posting. The Administration reserves the right to edit or close a thread if it goes off topic.
There may be need for a Moderator to send you a request to reword something, which might be taken wrong. Due to a lack of vocal inflection, and tendency to respond quickly without considering what someone else might read into something, it is very common in this kind of venue for someone to condense what they might otherwise be more verbose in saying, to a point where intention and meaning might be confused. Please understand that it is not an attempt to tell someone what to say, but rather an attempt to have you reevaluate what is being read, and adjust accordingly.
The open exchange of ideas is exactly why this site far surpasses any of the others. It was the Mission Statement when the new owners took over. That has not changed. We hope to continue in the tradition that this site's founder established, and continue to be the preeminent 968 site.
Selling on the Site
As a Member, you are free and welcome to sell your personal 968 parts and cars on this site. Please use common sense, and do not use this as a clearinghouse for your Ebay purchases. While we are setting no specific listing limits, if we become aware that you are appearing to be operating as a business, you will be asked to either become a sponsor, or to cease listing items. If we become aware of unfair business practices, misrepresentation, or any other inappropriate actions, we reserve the right to remove your listings.
As a business, you are NOT allowed to advertise on the site, nor are you allowed to post a link to your business in your signature, profile, avatar, or any other similar recurring location on the site, without becoming a paying Advertiser (968 Forums Sponsor). We have a Zero Tolerance policy on this, and you may be immediately suspended or banned if we feel you are promoting your business and are not a paying sponsor.
968 Forums Sponsors
All vendors are welcome to become a 968 Forums Sponsor. Contact the Site Administrator for a Media Kit detailing advertising rates, features and requirements.
All Forums Sponsors are carefully vetted to insure that they provide goods and/or services with which the customers are pleased, and that any goods and/or services are as advertised.
The management reserves the right to deny sponsorship to any vendor they have just cause to believe is either misrepresenting a product and/or service or is distributing a product and/or service, or behaves in a manner they feel to be contrary to the best interests of the membership, sponsors, or Web Site.
While 968 Forums makes no warranties and assumes no responsibility regarding the content of any Advertisement here, or any comment made by any Sponsor, we do the best we can to insure the accuracy and truth in those Ads. Should we find anything to be inaccurate or misrepresentative, we reserve to right to edit or delete the Ad. All members placing Classified Ads hereby agree to truthfully represent the items they list.
Membership and Status
We reserve the right to change the membership status of, suspend, or ban any member of whom we become aware has taken actions counter to the best interests of this website or its owners, whether here or elsewhere, including but not limited to Tortuous Interference, Slander or Libel. We further reserve the right to seek legal remedy in the event of such actions.
Website Access
Website access is and will always be free. We welcome anyone to apply for membership to the club. However, you are only allowed one membership, and it may not be shared or used by anyone else. Failure to heed this rule may result in immediate suspension of your privileges.
Website Content
Any material posted on this website is the property of 968Forums.com. Any duplication, distribution, or removal of material is subject to sanction by the Administrator, as well as any legal action available.
Tutorial
There is a Tutorial available which will explain how the site is lain out and where things are, as well as further define the Rules of the site. It will also explain the permissions levels and restrictions, and where members will be allowed go and post, based on their specific membership level.
Posts & Moderation
Here on this Forum, debate is heartily encouraged, a free exchange of ideas is welcomed, and an open discussion of pretty much anything is always the bottom line policy. Members should feel free to express their ideas, opinions, and thoughts, without fear of repercussion, reprisal, or what a Moderator, Sponsor, or Administrator might think. However, the manner in which that occurs is sometimes an issue. As long as there is no pornography, objectionable material, and most importantly personal attacks, there is rarely a reason for a Moderator to step in, and the discussions are allowed to continue on their own uninterrupted.
At no time is it the intention or desire to censor anyone here. No Moderator or Administrator's views and opinions are given any more weight than those of anyone else.
There is a common misconception that free speech means you can say whatever you want. This is not exactly the case. Objectionable material, inflammatory remarks, personal attacks, name calling, and derogatory comments are not in the best interests of the community, will not be tolerated, and will be dealt with immediately. Sponsors, while afforded some degree of insulation, and certainly all due respect, will be expected to support their claims, and be forthright in their business dealings, will not have carte blanche, and are subject to the same rules as any other member.
We hope that there will never be a need to edit or censor anyone. As long as things stay civil, regardless of the position a member might take on a subject, or the content of a post, there should be no need to moderate, edit, or censor anyone.
Topics are to stay on topic, and not digress. We request of the membership that they remember this when posting. The Administration reserves the right to edit or close a thread if it goes off topic.
There may be need for a Moderator to send you a request to reword something, which might be taken wrong. Due to a lack of vocal inflection, and tendency to respond quickly without considering what someone else might read into something, it is very common in this kind of venue for someone to condense what they might otherwise be more verbose in saying, to a point where intention and meaning might be confused. Please understand that it is not an attempt to tell someone what to say, but rather an attempt to have you reevaluate what is being read, and adjust accordingly.
The open exchange of ideas is exactly why this site far surpasses any of the others. It was the Mission Statement when the new owners took over. That has not changed. We hope to continue in the tradition that this site's founder established, and continue to be the preeminent 968 site.
Selling on the Site
As a Member, you are free and welcome to sell your personal 968 parts and cars on this site. Please use common sense, and do not use this as a clearinghouse for your Ebay purchases. While we are setting no specific listing limits, if we become aware that you are appearing to be operating as a business, you will be asked to either become a sponsor, or to cease listing items. If we become aware of unfair business practices, misrepresentation, or any other inappropriate actions, we reserve the right to remove your listings.
As a business, you are NOT allowed to advertise on the site, nor are you allowed to post a link to your business in your signature, profile, avatar, or any other similar recurring location on the site, without becoming a paying Advertiser (968 Forums Sponsor). We have a Zero Tolerance policy on this, and you may be immediately suspended or banned if we feel you are promoting your business and are not a paying sponsor.
968 Forums Sponsors
All vendors are welcome to become a 968 Forums Sponsor. Contact the Site Administrator for a Media Kit detailing advertising rates, features and requirements.
All Forums Sponsors are carefully vetted to insure that they provide goods and/or services with which the customers are pleased, and that any goods and/or services are as advertised.
The management reserves the right to deny sponsorship to any vendor they have just cause to believe is either misrepresenting a product and/or service or is distributing a product and/or service, or behaves in a manner they feel to be contrary to the best interests of the membership, sponsors, or Web Site.
While 968 Forums makes no warranties and assumes no responsibility regarding the content of any Advertisement here, or any comment made by any Sponsor, we do the best we can to insure the accuracy and truth in those Ads. Should we find anything to be inaccurate or misrepresentative, we reserve to right to edit or delete the Ad. All members placing Classified Ads hereby agree to truthfully represent the items they list.
Membership and Status
We reserve the right to change the membership status of, suspend, or ban any member of whom we become aware has taken actions counter to the best interests of this website or its owners, whether here or elsewhere, including but not limited to Tortuous Interference, Slander or Libel. We further reserve the right to seek legal remedy in the event of such actions.
Website Access
Website access is and will always be free. We welcome anyone to apply for membership to the club. However, you are only allowed one membership, and it may not be shared or used by anyone else. Failure to heed this rule may result in immediate suspension of your privileges.
Website Content
Any material posted on this website is the property of 968Forums.com. Any duplication, distribution, or removal of material is subject to sanction by the Administrator, as well as any legal action available.
Tutorial
There is a Tutorial available which will explain how the site is lain out and where things are, as well as further define the Rules of the site. It will also explain the permissions levels and restrictions, and where members will be allowed go and post, based on their specific membership level.
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