Definition of two words.

[Steve Ashton]

Recently a photo was flagged to the Forum Moderators as a possible violation of one of the guidelines in the "Weapons As Kilt Accessories" forum section.

The specific guideline is -

"What may not be discussed, posted or linked to. (within the "Weapons As Kilt Accessories" forum section)
Any posting, pictures or discussion of hunting. Specifically 'Trophy Photos'."

This flag began a 23 day long and very detailed discussion among the staff. It is felt that due to different words and meanings used around the world that this guideline needed some definition of the words "Hunting" and "Trophy Photo".



For the purposes of this forum -

The word "Hunting" is defined as the activity of going into the fields, bush, woods, or moors and killing animals. This definition covers all those words in the UK used for specific types of hunting such as 'stalking and 'shooting'. This definition covers the activity whether or not the person posting is engaged in the activity or not.

The Term "Trophy Photo" is defined as a photo of any game, fowl or fish taken while hunting/shooting/stalking/fishing and being put on display.

In the future any similar photos or discussion will be judged using these definitions of "Hunting" and "Trophy Photo".

It does not matter what method you use.
It does not matter what weapon is used.
It does not matter if you plan eat what you are have taken.
It does not matter if your plan is to 'catch and release' what you have taken.

In the future these definitions would not prohibit a member posting a photo of someone fishing as long as the topic of the post is focused on the kilt he is wearing and not the activity of fishing itself or display of the catch.
In the future a member may post photos of someone going about their normal occupation handling dead animals such as a sporran maker, taxidermist, Ghillie etc. as long as the topic of the post is focused on the kilt they are wearing or kilt accessory they are making and not the killing or displaying of the animal.
In the future a member may post photo of someone enjoying a day in the out of doors as long as the topic is not, or does not become, focused on the activity of hunting. i.e. Rex's photo of himself and his falcon is allowed. He is showing off his kilt outfit.

All other guidelines about weapons in the Weapons as Kilt Accessories forum section still apply.

X Marks is, and will remain, focused on the kilt. If a member has an interest in posting about hunting or the sporting life he may post all he wants on one of the thousands of forums where those activities are their chosen topic.