Code of Conduct
For All Members (Including Site Leadership):
Vision/Mission Statement:
I am a member of the COASTER-net Community for the purpose of belonging to a united, peaceful, laid-back community centered around the discussion of thrill rides and parks. I agree to generally maintain a good sense of humor to the best of my ability, realizing my own faults before those of other members. I also agree to try putting the interests of other members above my own in all situations.
I will do my part to stay informed on the rules and guidelines that help maintain order, and to openly discuss ways to further the Community. If I fail to understand any part of the Code of Conduct, I will ask for clarification by sending a Personal Message to any Forum Admin.
I understand that certain content may not be available to general members on the site and that revealing information from those protected forums to those who do not have access to it without prior permission is prohibited. I also understand promise to not represent material which is not my own as belonging to me, and understand that any content (posts, pictures, videos, and files) posted to the forums is the property of COASTER-net and may be used by COASTER-net as it sees fit.
I understand that I will not be able to participate in forum discussions until I have validated my account and introduced myself in the Roll Call topic in the Community Center.
"10 Commandments" of COASTER-net (Applies to All Sections of the Site)
Conflict Resolution:
If another member personally offends me, I will resolve the problem in private, never letting it affect the public site. If it goes unsolved, I realize that I can contact any respected member of the Site Leadership to assist.
Appeals:
If I have a problem with site policies or action taken against myself or anyone else, I will respectfully post it on the Community Issues & Appeals Court board for review by Site Leadership. Insubordination and insurrection my result in additional consequences.
Weekly Chat:
All of the public-forum rules above and their consequences below apply to the weekly Chat sessions as well as the forums.
Consequences:
Unless otherwise stated, all violations of these rules will result in a 10% increase in my warning level with a warning period of 30 days, and that repeat offenses within the warning period will result in a 20% increase. The following consequences are in addition to the warning level increase.
20%: 1-week suspension
40%: 2-week (14-day) suspension
60%: 1-month (30-day) suspension
over 60%: 1-year suspension with possible additional consequences
NOTE: Illegal activity will result in immediate banishment from the site, regardless of warning level
Exceptions / Unique Cases:
These are the general guidelines that constitute the basis of warnings and banning. However, Site Leadership reserves the right to deal with situations on a case-by-case basis.
Vision/Mission Statement:
I am a member of the COASTER-net Community for the purpose of belonging to a united, peaceful, laid-back community centered around the discussion of thrill rides and parks. I agree to generally maintain a good sense of humor to the best of my ability, realizing my own faults before those of other members. I also agree to try putting the interests of other members above my own in all situations.
I will do my part to stay informed on the rules and guidelines that help maintain order, and to openly discuss ways to further the Community. If I fail to understand any part of the Code of Conduct, I will ask for clarification by sending a Personal Message to any Forum Admin.
I understand that certain content may not be available to general members on the site and that revealing information from those protected forums to those who do not have access to it without prior permission is prohibited. I also understand promise to not represent material which is not my own as belonging to me, and understand that any content (posts, pictures, videos, and files) posted to the forums is the property of COASTER-net and may be used by COASTER-net as it sees fit.
I understand that I will not be able to participate in forum discussions until I have validated my account and introduced myself in the Roll Call topic in the Community Center.
"10 Commandments" of COASTER-net (Applies to All Sections of the Site)
- I will only post material in alignment with COASTER-net's vision/mission statement (see above)
- I will never, under any circumstances post any pornographic material, links to pornographic material, or links to sites containing such material. I understand that the site administration will report any such material to the proper authorities and banish me from the site.
- I will never, under any circumstances, knowingly post any material in an attempt to do malicious harm to the site, server, clients, or members of this site or any other, and that the site administration may be required to report any such actions to the proper federal or international authorities and banish me from the site.
- I will limit any advertisements to my personal profile, signature, and avatar and will refrain from advertising in any other location. I will also refrain from double-posting or using any strobe effects in my avatar, signature, or in any posted material (slideshows are okay--no more than 2 images a second). I will not have a signature that exceeds either seven lines of default text on 1024X768 screen or one 468X150px image.
- I will do everything in my power to ensure that my posts are as intelligible as possible including checking spelling, grammar, and content. I will alert the Moderating Team as soon as I become aware of a of any condition that prevents me from doing so. Should I know about such a condition when joining the site, I will let tell a Moderator, Director or Admin before making my first forum post.
- I will not use any graphic, profane, vulgar, or explicit language. I understand this includes, but is not limited any "cuss" or "curse" words, and I agree to keep things "family-friendly." If in doubt, I'll leave it out.
- I will always treat others with respect, even when I disagree with them and will strive to treat them with the same level of respect that I would want in return. When posting criticism, I will only do so constructively, and I will never attack any other member for any reason, even if I feel provoked or offended.
- I will never "troll" or engage in or encourage "flame wars".
- I understand that when quoting another site or posting photos or other content from another source other than myself that I must always cite the source as well as the photographer/author, and provide a link to the original content.
- I will follow all these rules and any instructions sent to me by PM or e-mail from any member of the Moderation Team and accept all consequences of my actions.
Conflict Resolution:
If another member personally offends me, I will resolve the problem in private, never letting it affect the public site. If it goes unsolved, I realize that I can contact any respected member of the Site Leadership to assist.
Appeals:
If I have a problem with site policies or action taken against myself or anyone else, I will respectfully post it on the Community Issues & Appeals Court board for review by Site Leadership. Insubordination and insurrection my result in additional consequences.
Weekly Chat:
All of the public-forum rules above and their consequences below apply to the weekly Chat sessions as well as the forums.
Consequences:
Unless otherwise stated, all violations of these rules will result in a 10% increase in my warning level with a warning period of 30 days, and that repeat offenses within the warning period will result in a 20% increase. The following consequences are in addition to the warning level increase.
20%: 1-week suspension
40%: 2-week (14-day) suspension
60%: 1-month (30-day) suspension
over 60%: 1-year suspension with possible additional consequences
NOTE: Illegal activity will result in immediate banishment from the site, regardless of warning level
Exceptions / Unique Cases:
These are the general guidelines that constitute the basis of warnings and banning. However, Site Leadership reserves the right to deal with situations on a case-by-case basis.
