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Irish Railway News - Forum Policies
Irish Railway News (IRN) is a Private Membership Forum.
The general public are welcome to read the postings on the IRN messageboards, however participation in the discussions is limited to members, and membership is a privilege, not a right.

No Personal Attacks
This forum, and everything in it, is geared toward its users' information and enjoyment. Attacking someone else violates that enjoyment, and will not be tolerated.  It is very easy to forget there is another human being on the other end of your attack. You may comment on a person's opinions or challenge their viewpoint, but to insult or attack them personally is not tolerated in this Forum.

Our managers cannot be everywhere at once, so if you feel you have been attacked, let us know. We reserve the right to make our own judgement about such behaviour.

No Multiple Usernames
The IRN messageboard requires all members to use ONE and ONLY ONE username, for all circumstances. Anyone using multiple usernames without the express permission of the Forum administrator (only in special cases) will have all their usernames banned from use in our Forum.

No Profanity
Serious profanity may automatically be edited by the software. Do remember, however, that what might not be considered profanity by some is considered such by others. Attempts to get around the profanity filters (the words that ARE edited out) is a violation of our terms of service and will not be allowed.

Use of Avatars
We not only allow but also encourage people to use avatars, the small pictures below a person's username on their messages. We do, however, restrict avatars to exclude those featuring nudity, harsh language or those that feature visual suggestions of hate (e.g. swastikas). Should we deem your personal avatar to be unacceptable, you will be required to remove it.

No Advertisement of Other Forums (except in weblinks section)
The IRN messageboard does not allow advertisements of other discussion forums on the internet, either in messages, signature lines or avatars generally throught the forums. The exception to this is the "Useful Links" section, where such items may be listed.

A list of forums that we feel may be of interest in our web section will be maintained, and suggestions for inclusion on that list are welcome by email.

However, the IRN Managers do not feel that it is fair to us, to the work we've put into this, or to the community of members here itself if messages are posted generally in our forum as a springboard for other web communities.

What Will Not Be Tolerated
Adult material, comments of overt racism or hate speech against other users, trolling, threats, or the posting of material that violates the privacy or security of individuals are examples of material that will  not tolerated.

Unsolicited advances & Harrasment
Unsolicited advances to other members, continued advances or PMs after the other member has indicated they do not wish to meet/communicate cause distress, and wil be treated very seriously. A temporary or permanent membership ban will almost always follow proof of such behaviour.

Managers' Roles and Privileges
At any time, if a manager makes a request of a user, the said user is expected to comply. We rarely, if ever, challenge our users to do something (usually this has to do with an inappropriate avatar or some sort of aberrant behavior). However, when it does happen, we expect it to be followed; this is a private forum, and you participate in it as a privilege, not a right. You may always email the managers to ask questions or file a complaint.

Decisions by Managers
It is board policy that, unless a manager chooses to do so, the reasons behind board actions will not be discussed. These board actions include user bans, thread locks and thread deletions. If you are the user affected by a board action such as a thread deletion, and wish to contact a manager, do so via email or any other off-board method.

Advertising
It is board policy that the advertising of railtours, rail related products and any other items is not permitted without express permission of the managers, who should be contacted off-board. This rule will be strictly enforced and anyone found to be in breach will face sanction.

The Managers of Irish Railway News reserve the right to amend these rules at any stage.

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