Code of Conduct Reminder

[Rich]

Overall, things have been really great on the site since we opened in terms of poster activity and poster civility.  We thank you all for that, especially for the type of season we've had this year.

 

In reality, there hasn't been a lot of "modding" work to do, and that can sometimes lull us (mods) into complacency.  However, we did want to send out a quick reminder of the Code of Conduct of the board which can be found here:

 

http://www.morningbigblue.com/community/index.php?app=forums&module=extras&section=boardrules

 

 

Welcome to MorningBigBlue.com. You have found the Winnipeg Blue Bomber Fan Forum for the fans run by the fans.

The website name, Morning Big Blue, is in tribute to the late Richard Harris. Richard Harris was a Winnipeg Blue Bomber coach from 2006 to 2011. He was beloved by player and fan alike. His impact on the players he coached and the community he lived in is still felt to this day, and goes beyond the lessons he taught on the field. Every morning when the team met for practice and meetings, his booming voice could be heard with the phrase, “Morning Big Blue”.

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Users who violate this Code of Conduct or otherwise behave in an unacceptable manner may be temporarily or even permanently suspended from posting on any of the forums.

The Code of Conduct is subject to change at any time; however we will endeavor to give as much notice as possible regarding any changes. A current version of the Code of Conduct is always available on the forum.

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Code of Conduct

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1. If you are looking for information on a particular subject, please try using the forum search facility before you post your query.

2. Members are expected to behave in a reasonable manner and with a spirit of goodwill, and opinions should be posted and read in good faith. Challenging other users' points of view and opinions is perfectly acceptable; however do so respectfully and thoughtfully. Abusive or insulting postings will not be tolerated.

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• Post messages that are potentially libelous, obscene, vulgar, hateful, threatening, or otherwise violate any law.
• Start threads that appear to be designed to provoke a heated response (or trolling).
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• Make personal attacks, be rude, flame, bait or insult others
• Spamming is not permitted (the repetitive posting of the same or similar messages).
• Use an avatar or signature that offends the spirit of this Code of Conduct, or which violates any copyright attached to that image.
• Impersonate other users or people (including misrepresenting yourself by registering under the name of a known player or celebrity).
• Post any add on this site without permission of the administration

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10. Posting rumours or unsubstantiated news as fact may result in a ban or suspension. If the information you are posting is a rumour then make note of it in your post.

 

Specifically we would like to ask everyone to reread the bolded bullet 2 up above.

 

Lets keep the dialogue, discussion, and disagreements on topic and not degenerate into insulting each other on a personal level or name calling.  It really isn't necessary, and does nothing to promote discussion and participation in the board.

 

 

[TrueBlue]

Just to add to Rich's post above, we've decided to start enforcing the warning point system.  So if guidelines from the Code of Conduct are violated by any posters, warning points will now be issued out to those in offence.

[Mr Dee]

Just to add to Rich's post above, we've decided to start enforcing the warning point system.  So if guidelines from the Code of Conduct are violated by any posters, warning points will now be issued out to those in offence.

Our offence should have been getting warning points all season long. 

[TrueBlue]

 

Just to add to Rich's post above, we've decided to start enforcing the warning point system.  So if guidelines from the Code of Conduct are violated by any posters, warning points will now be issued out to those in offence.

Our offence should have been getting warning points all season long. 

 

 

Touché.

[17to85]

 

Just to add to Rich's post above, we've decided to start enforcing the warning point system.  So if guidelines from the Code of Conduct are violated by any posters, warning points will now be issued out to those in offence.

Our offence should have been getting warning points all season long. 

 

at least we could expect them to get some points consistently in that case.