Revised Forum Rules - Take Note

[The Supreme Canuck]

Might I ask for one clarification? In the following rule, the bolded "this" is ambiguous:

Remember this is a KILT forum

Posts and/or threads containing topics not related to kilts or topics deemed questionable by the forum staff may be deleted, without cause. This includes but is not limited to threads concerning kilt accessories used as weapons or used to carry weapons, what is worn under the kilt, the "is a kilt a skirt?" issue, the gender of those wearing kilts, National pride issues, etc...

Now, if the "this" refers to banned topics (which is what it looks like), then is discussion of Sgian Dubhs forbidden? Is discussion of "the question" forbidden? As these have been discussed here in the past, I'd like to know if they are newly forbidden or if the rule isn't clear. I might just be missing something.

I don't want to inadvertently break a rule because I don't understand it. Thanks in advance, guys.

[Mike1]

Now, if the "this" refers to banned topics (which is what it looks like), then is discussion of Sgian Dubhs forbidden?

Actually, this was one of the earlier rules that we left as/is. It's good to see that you took the time to read all of them and not just the obvious changes.

The discussion of sgian dubhs is not forbidden. We have no problem with discussion of historic weaponry - sgian dubhs, claymores, etc. We recognize that we have many re-enactors on this forum and we don't want to stop discussion among these members.

We do have a problem with images of sporrans holding firearms or discussion about the merits of this firearm as opposed to that, for a couple of examples.

As for some of the other, mentioned topics, I think they are pretty much self-explanatory. All are issues that have been worn thin through ongoing discussions that typically end up going OTT.

[Blu (Ontario)]

...threads concerning kilt accessories used as weapons

I read that to mean that a post about sgian dubhs is ok.... a post about sgian dubhs used in street fighting is not ok.

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[Kiltedmusiclover]

I read that to mean that a post about sgian dubhs is ok.... a post about sgian dubhs used in street fighting is not ok.
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As my aunt screams on Saturday nights "BINGO!"

[The Supreme Canuck]

Right then, that clears it up for me. Thanks, Mike1.

[Riverkilt]

Hear Hear!!

Ron

[pbpersson]

I appreciate the fact that the rules have been updated and made clearer. The rules of this forum are unlike many other forums where I have posted, they are unique to this one in some ways. Listing them in fine detail and urging all members to read them carefully will assure that anyone who gets in trouble will have no excuse.

For instance, on some forums debates and arguments are taken for granted and even welcome. Here that is not the case and the rules clearly state that fact - if you don't agree with someone's post, don't bother posting to tell them you disagree.

On some forums the "rules" are just guidelines that are not enforced. Here they are enforced with great dedication so it's important to know exactly how to stay out of trouble.


Phil in Phoenix

[Mike1]

The rules of this forum are unlike many other forums where I have posted, they are unique to this one in some ways.

We want more than just the rules and guidelines to be unique. We want the entire forum to be unique. There would be little to accomplish here, if we're no different from the 'other guys'.

On some forums the "rules" are just guidelines that are not enforced.

Well, we considered changing the name to Anarchists-R-Us, but decided to stick with what we have.

[efer]

looks fine to me. I appreciate all your fine work