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3rd Mar 2021, 7:19 pm | #1 |
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Automotive Posts - Rules and Enforcement
There have been quite a few posts lately trying to stretch boundaries when it comes to vehicles and engines (automotive). Some have been just blatantly against the rules. Moderators have tried to have a lighter touch on these rules recently, but this has simply resulted in more off topic posts.
After discussion amongst the moderators, it has been decided to go back to more strict interpretation of the rules. No asides, no trying to slip mentions of vehicles and engines into otherwise legitimate posts. This will be strictly enforced and if it is too much work to remove the vehicle references the whole post will be deleted. The following areas of discussion are permitted:
When discussing the above permitted areas, it is generally not necessary to mention the specific vehicle. For car radios for example, unless the set is for a specific vehicle only and this fact is relevant to the discussion, then do not mention it at all. We realise that there are a number of other areas that members may wish to discuss (such as lights, charging systems, immobilisers, keyfobs and entry systems etc). However, we feel that these are too far removed from the purpose of this forum. Instead, we have tried to focus on defining a clear boundary that can be easily understood and enforced. If a thread requires knowledge of a particular brand and model of vehicle, then the discussion is better had on a forum that specialises in vehicles or vehicle electrical systems. If any members know of suitable well-run vehicle forums, please let one of the moderators know and we will add them here. As noted above, going forward we will be enforcing this more thoroughly, and offending posts are likely to be drastically edited or just deleted. Persistent offenders may find their ability to post restricted. If your posts keep being removed or edited then please take the hint rather than trying to push things further. Thank you, Paul and the mod team. |
6th Mar 2021, 12:50 pm | #2 |
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Re: Automotive Posts - Rules and Enforcement
Bump!
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16th Mar 2021, 2:16 pm | #3 |
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Re: Automotive Posts - Rules and Enforcement
Another bump.
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17th Mar 2021, 3:17 pm | #4 | |
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Re: Automotive Posts - Rules and Enforcement
Bumping yet again.
Discussions about cross ply tyres are completely irrelevant in these forums. Quote:
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5th Apr 2021, 8:54 am | #5 |
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Re: Automotive Posts - Rules and Enforcement
Bump.
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5th Apr 2021, 8:58 am | #6 |
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Re: Automotive Posts - Rules and Enforcement
Bump.
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21st Apr 2021, 10:11 am | #7 |
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Re: Automotive Posts - Rules and Enforcement
Bump.
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17th Feb 2022, 12:36 pm | #8 |
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Re: Automotive Posts - Rules and Enforcement
Bumping again.
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25th Feb 2022, 10:29 am | #9 |
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Re: Automotive Posts - Rules and Enforcement
And again!
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2nd May 2022, 9:31 am | #10 |
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Re: Automotive Posts - Rules and Enforcement
Bumped yet again!
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27th Jun 2022, 10:42 am | #11 |
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Re: Automotive Posts - Rules and Enforcement
Unfortunately we need to bump this again.
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6th Oct 2022, 10:29 am | #12 |
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Re: Automotive Posts - Rules and Enforcement
Unfortunately it's necessary to bump this again.
Please keep Automotive out of your posts. Cheers Mike T
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12th Dec 2022, 5:30 pm | #13 |
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Re: Automotive Posts - Rules and Enforcement
Bumping again.
This rule is repeatedly being broken by long term forum members who should know better and probably do.
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12th Mar 2023, 8:53 am | #14 |
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Re: Automotive Posts - Rules and Enforcement
Having to bump this again.
Please take the time to read this. Two posts deleted. Cheers Mike T
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23rd Mar 2023, 1:23 pm | #15 |
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Re: Automotive Posts - Rules and Enforcement
Bumping yet again!!
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27th Mar 2023, 11:31 am | #16 |
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Re: Automotive Posts - Rules and Enforcement
Bumping yet again.
One member has already been banned for persistently breaking this rule and others may follow.
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31st Mar 2023, 8:46 am | #17 |
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Re: Automotive Posts - Rules and Enforcement
Bumping again after only four days.
One post relating solely to classic car restoration deleted.
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11th Apr 2023, 2:37 pm | #18 |
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Re: Automotive Posts - Rules and Enforcement
Bumping this yet again!
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28th Apr 2023, 4:41 pm | #19 |
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Re: Automotive Posts - Rules and Enforcement
Bumping this yet again.
If long term members who should know better continue to break this rule we'll have no option other than to ban them.
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30th Apr 2023, 12:38 pm | #20 |
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Re: Automotive Posts - Rules and Enforcement
Final warning!
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