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** CODE OF CONDUCT **
The Stockyard Discussion Forums are more than just another message board! They have become a hub of interactivity for the equestrian community from all backgrounds and disciplines. People have already gained significant knowledge and encouragement, struck up new friendships and rekindled their interest in horses. The goal of the forums is to allow as many people as possible the opportunity to participate in friendly discussions of topics by providing a fair and neutral space that all members/visitors will find of value through the information exchange.
To ensure the continuing success of our forums and to ensure a positive and friendly experience for all members/visitors the following code of conduct has been implemented:
1. No Threatening, harassing, or abusive remarks. Any adverse opinion or comments in relation to individuals, businesses, organizations, clubs etc. involved in the horse industry are to be kept private and not posted on the forums. We should all do our utmost to protect reputations and livelihoods regardless of our own personal views.
2. No discussion, or challenge, to our editing policy are allowed within the forums.
3. No topics and/or statements which could be used to reflect poorly on our forums or members. Since Stockyard Discusssion Forums are visited frequently by many people from all backgrounds and interests we will, if necessary, remove those topics or statements which could tarnish our image.
4. No Advertising! This includes both commercial, non-profit, and classified ads. We have programs available for organisations, commercial businesses, and an extensive classified ad section. An ad is defined as any post, topic, or blatant attempt to solicit business. An individual may respond, however, to a question on how to contact a business along with responses to inquiries on products or services. Suspicious posts will be removed at our discretion.
5. Members who are argumentative, intolerant, confrontational, and lack respect for others will be removed. While debate is often healthy, habitual debaters and people who seek confrontation will be removed and potentially blocked from making future posts.
The staff responsible for maintaining the integrity of The Stockyard Discussion Forums reserve the right to remove any post, topic, or person for any reason we see fit.
