Etiquette and Moderation of the OWC Forum

Etiquette

1. Always respect the views of all participants, even if they do not agree with your own views.
2. Be constructive, try to keep responses positive.
3. Read through all previous information and conversations ahead of formulating a response.
4. If you notice inappropriate responses/comments being made on the forum, bring this information to the moderator. Do not try to engage, this could escalate the issue.
5. Try to stick to the relevant topics included in each forum.
6. Ensure your cap locks is turned off.
7. Please respect the moderators.
8. Please try to use proper English and avoid short forms and acronyms when possible.

Moderation

This site is subject to the following moderation rules:

1. Never post personal information about another forum participant.
2. Do not defame anyone or any organization. Defamation is defined as content that injures the reputation of a third party.
3. Do not post anything that is, or could be considered discriminative.
4. Do not use obscenities or profane language.
5. Do not insult or harass anyone.
6. Do not post the link to any inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content.
7. Do not post any advertisements or directly try to sell a product.

Sanction

Breach of any of the moderation rules could result in any of the following actions:

1. Removal of content: any comment violating the moderation rules will be removed.
2. Temporary suspension: any person(s) who continuously disobeys the moderation rules will be suspended from the forum. The length of the suspension will be up to the discretion of the moderators.
3. Permanent expulsion: any person(s) who continues to violate the moderation rules after a temporary suspension period will be immediately and permanently removed from the forum.