Community Charter
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:22 am
Been some debate around this on SE yahoo group and also here on the BBS. There seems to be some support for the idea, basically to help clarify our shared values as a group etc.
So here is a proposed draft, which existing members are warmly invited to review within the next 14 days, and feed back any significant points of concern or omission. Note that we want to keep it relatively short, so the answer is tightening up what's there rather than adding more if poss!
All new members will see this as part of sign-up. It's hoped that all existing members (at least relatively active ones) will also take the chance to review the draft, or read the final version which will appear as a Sticky on one of the sub-forums.
Thanks for looking.
So here is a proposed draft, which existing members are warmly invited to review within the next 14 days, and feed back any significant points of concern or omission. Note that we want to keep it relatively short, so the answer is tightening up what's there rather than adding more if poss!
All new members will see this as part of sign-up. It's hoped that all existing members (at least relatively active ones) will also take the chance to review the draft, or read the final version which will appear as a Sticky on one of the sub-forums.
Thanks for looking.
Welcome to Scottish Elises
...the friendly group for discussing everything to do with the Lotus Elise, all its derivatives and related cars. On the forum, you'll find discussions ranging from the social side of Lotus ownership, to meets, trackdays and motorsport events. We have some technical experts to help out with the inevitable niggles and you'll find help only a post away! Have a read through the following before posting and enjoy your stay.
General forum rules:
- Take some time to explore the sub-forums, their content and style, and even the personalities of some of the "regulars". Have a look at the "Sticky" posts which often provide guidance on the usage of a particular sub-forum.
- Please come along and introduce yourself, your interest, and your car (if you have one) in "Newbies"...you will be assured of a warm welcome
- Avoid abusive posts and victimisation of others...take specific disagreements offline to resolve, use the Private Message facility for example
- Write in reasonable English, not in txt spk pls!
- Don't write ALL IN CAPS...in internet speak, known as "shouting"
- If you start an off-topic thread, prefix the title with "NLC" for "No Lotus Content"
- Personal testimonials and recommendations to try a particular supplier or product etc are acceptable in the course of general on-topic posting
- If you have something to sell (essentially any personal item, not commercial trading) put your ad in the Classifieds sub-forum
- Outright sales pitches, campaigns or adverts are generally discouraged, however if you are launching a new venture etc please do contact the Admin team as we do want to encourage the prosperity of our bona fide members!
Now, the really important bit. By joining this community, you are agreeing to:
- abide by the Forum Rules posted on this site
- share the spirit in which the group was formed, namely as a collection of like-minded individuals with an interest in the Lotus Elise and all things (even vaguely) related
- represent Scottish Elises responsibly, particularly on the public highway and at trackdays and other public events
- remember that many will sport Scottish Elises logos and URLs on cars and clothing, so our identity may be more obvious than you think
- refrain from irresponsible or dangerous driving, particularly when taking part in meets, runs or other kinds of events
- refrain from boasting about such antics
- bring instances of others' irresponsible or dangerous driving to their attention as soon as practicable and encourage them to think about it from the perspective of other road users and other group members
- encourage the development and improvement of driving standards, technical knowledge, collective buying power and social networking amongst the Scottish Elises community
- above all, simply to contribute positively to this not-for-profit, informal group of enthusiasts.
Thanks for being a part of the Scottish Elises community
). Chapman Arms is pish but it is easily avoided unlike the pish in our general forum. Where good, relevant threads are quickly lost and buried.