Revised Forum Rules April 2013!
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 12:58 pm
The forum has continued to grow and with it there have been a number of 'issues. therefore we have had to make further changes to keep up so please read and understand all the below information and revised rules.
When you join this forum you agree to abide by these rules so please do not complain if your posts are removed for not complying! We also have some bandwidth issues that need to be addressed and some of the rules also reflect that issue. These rules are reviewed regularly at our discretion.
Number 1. This Forum is for HOTRODS and CUSTOMS. This Forum deems a Hotrod to be the same as the ASRF classification, that is a Pre 1948 full chassis car that has been modified. As far as this forum is concerned a STREETROD is just a politically correct name for a HOTROD and we do NOT differentiate between the 2, they are the same thing. Our preference is for the term Hotrod but feel free to use whichever term you like. A full reproduction or partial reproduction replica Hotrod will be treated as if it was a Pre '48 vehicle regardless of whether it has a fibreglass or steel body.
As far as Customs (or Kustoms) go we accept the Pre '65 ASRF classification but we also INCLUDE vehicles up to 1971 of U.S. or Australian origin. To define that further we accept only HG and prior Holdens, XY and prior Falcons and VG and prior Valiants. or other vehicles of interest at OUR discretion, which includes the occasional VW, Chopper, Bobber etc. We do NOT cater for later model (72 onward) cars except in very are rare circumstances at our discretion.
Number 2 Any post that does not relate in some way to our hobby (based on the above definitions) will be deleted and no discussion will be entered into. Old posts will continue to be reviewed and this rule applied! The 'For Sale', 'Wanted' and Ebay sections have similar rules. Please read the rules in that section before posting!
Number 3 Ozrodders is a Privately owned PUBLIC Forum and apart from certain areas such as the Oz-E-Rodders Club area, Classifieds, etc. the rest can be viewed and read by anyone, anywhere in the world. Only members can post or reply but anyone can read what you are saying. You must therefore keep your comments fair and reasonable and NO derogatory personal references are to be made about any other named or otherwise identified parties (such as by the car they drive) unless it is appropriate to the discussion.
Each person is responsible for their own posts and I (and the other moderators) should not have to edit any post. Basically if you would not say it to your mother, then do not say it here! If you make a mistake, spelling error or similar you have 24 hours in which to edit the post. After 24 hours this feature is 'locked out' and you cannot edit or remove the post. Any posts you make become public information and after 24 hours cannot be removed except by admin or mods. If a post needs to be removed for any reason you will need to contact me.
Number 4 Any language should be 'reasonable' and must be in CONTEXT anywhere on this site. Some words should not be used under any circumstances so please use your common sense and DO NOT use foul language. Repeated foul language or personal abuse WILL result in temporary or permanent removal from this forum. If you are 'Quoting' another person's post you may quote selected portions, BUT, it MUST be quoted verbatim (exactly word for word). You MUST NOT change or alter the wording in any way, nor rearrange the words. Any deliberate 'Misquoting' will be removed and if continued may see you removed from the forum.
Number 5. There are to be NO pictures in signatures with the exception of Oz-E-Rodders members who may display a small approved club logo. Avatar pictures are to be no wider than 150 pixels and must NOT have any offensive content. Any signature pictures or overwidth avatar pictures will be removed without notice.
Number 6. Every forum member is entitled to their own opinion, BUT you must respect that freedom of speech is NOT absolute and content of a racial, violent, sexual or abusive nature will NOT be tolerated. Pictures of a similar nature are also not allowed and full frontal nudity is banned outright. Any personal disagreements between people should be kept OFF the forum and the PM system used to 'sort it out' in a reasonable manner if need be. The PM system is NOT to be used for personal abuse
Number 7. The Owners, Administrators and Moderators have the final say and whilst we are always happy to listen to constructive suggestions we will NOT enter into arguments about the rules or our interpretations of them. This site is NOT a democracy and whilst views will be listened to the Forum owners will always have the final say. Moderator abuse will see you instantly removed from the forum.
Number 8. The same as rule 1, this Forum is for HOTRODS and CUSTOMS. Please keep any posts relevant and lets get back to what we are about. Please remember the major rule change in that we no longer allow 'off topic' posting.
When you join this forum you agree to abide by these rules so please do not complain if your posts are removed for not complying! We also have some bandwidth issues that need to be addressed and some of the rules also reflect that issue. These rules are reviewed regularly at our discretion.
Number 1. This Forum is for HOTRODS and CUSTOMS. This Forum deems a Hotrod to be the same as the ASRF classification, that is a Pre 1948 full chassis car that has been modified. As far as this forum is concerned a STREETROD is just a politically correct name for a HOTROD and we do NOT differentiate between the 2, they are the same thing. Our preference is for the term Hotrod but feel free to use whichever term you like. A full reproduction or partial reproduction replica Hotrod will be treated as if it was a Pre '48 vehicle regardless of whether it has a fibreglass or steel body.
As far as Customs (or Kustoms) go we accept the Pre '65 ASRF classification but we also INCLUDE vehicles up to 1971 of U.S. or Australian origin. To define that further we accept only HG and prior Holdens, XY and prior Falcons and VG and prior Valiants. or other vehicles of interest at OUR discretion, which includes the occasional VW, Chopper, Bobber etc. We do NOT cater for later model (72 onward) cars except in very are rare circumstances at our discretion.
Number 2 Any post that does not relate in some way to our hobby (based on the above definitions) will be deleted and no discussion will be entered into. Old posts will continue to be reviewed and this rule applied! The 'For Sale', 'Wanted' and Ebay sections have similar rules. Please read the rules in that section before posting!
Number 3 Ozrodders is a Privately owned PUBLIC Forum and apart from certain areas such as the Oz-E-Rodders Club area, Classifieds, etc. the rest can be viewed and read by anyone, anywhere in the world. Only members can post or reply but anyone can read what you are saying. You must therefore keep your comments fair and reasonable and NO derogatory personal references are to be made about any other named or otherwise identified parties (such as by the car they drive) unless it is appropriate to the discussion.
Each person is responsible for their own posts and I (and the other moderators) should not have to edit any post. Basically if you would not say it to your mother, then do not say it here! If you make a mistake, spelling error or similar you have 24 hours in which to edit the post. After 24 hours this feature is 'locked out' and you cannot edit or remove the post. Any posts you make become public information and after 24 hours cannot be removed except by admin or mods. If a post needs to be removed for any reason you will need to contact me.
Number 4 Any language should be 'reasonable' and must be in CONTEXT anywhere on this site. Some words should not be used under any circumstances so please use your common sense and DO NOT use foul language. Repeated foul language or personal abuse WILL result in temporary or permanent removal from this forum. If you are 'Quoting' another person's post you may quote selected portions, BUT, it MUST be quoted verbatim (exactly word for word). You MUST NOT change or alter the wording in any way, nor rearrange the words. Any deliberate 'Misquoting' will be removed and if continued may see you removed from the forum.
Number 5. There are to be NO pictures in signatures with the exception of Oz-E-Rodders members who may display a small approved club logo. Avatar pictures are to be no wider than 150 pixels and must NOT have any offensive content. Any signature pictures or overwidth avatar pictures will be removed without notice.
Number 6. Every forum member is entitled to their own opinion, BUT you must respect that freedom of speech is NOT absolute and content of a racial, violent, sexual or abusive nature will NOT be tolerated. Pictures of a similar nature are also not allowed and full frontal nudity is banned outright. Any personal disagreements between people should be kept OFF the forum and the PM system used to 'sort it out' in a reasonable manner if need be. The PM system is NOT to be used for personal abuse
Number 7. The Owners, Administrators and Moderators have the final say and whilst we are always happy to listen to constructive suggestions we will NOT enter into arguments about the rules or our interpretations of them. This site is NOT a democracy and whilst views will be listened to the Forum owners will always have the final say. Moderator abuse will see you instantly removed from the forum.
Number 8. The same as rule 1, this Forum is for HOTRODS and CUSTOMS. Please keep any posts relevant and lets get back to what we are about. Please remember the major rule change in that we no longer allow 'off topic' posting.
