Each user has a warning score that starts at 0. If you do not respect the forum rules you may receive a warning, the score given varies depending on the severity.
Each warning is added to the previous one, when the following values are reached there will be an automatic ban by the management system:
Where possible we will use this points system to deal with users who continually break the rules, however as a forum we reserve the right to remove any user for any reason at any time.
Saying that users will be perma-banned only in extreme circumstances, please help us to help you by obeying the rules of the forum.
Please bear in mind moderating decisions are final and won't necessarily be shared with the user who raises the initial report. Whilst we do appreciate feedback, constant criticism or disrespect to decision made by Si and the moderating team will not be tolerated.
|
Types of Issue |
Infraction Points |
Length of Infraction |
|
Multiple Discussions/Messages |
2 |
12 Months |
|
Off-Topic |
2 |
12 Months |
|
Foul Language |
10 |
12 Months |
|
Spam |
30 |
12 Months |
Each warning is added to the previous one, when the following values are reached there will be an automatic ban by the management system:
|
Amount of Points |
Time Of Ban |
|
10 |
24 Hours |
|
20 |
48 Hours |
|
30 |
7 Days |
|
50 |
2 Weeks |
|
60 |
3 Weeks |
|
70 |
4 Weeks |
|
80 |
1 Month |
|
90 |
6 Months |
|
100 |
Permanent Ban |
Where possible we will use this points system to deal with users who continually break the rules, however as a forum we reserve the right to remove any user for any reason at any time.
Saying that users will be perma-banned only in extreme circumstances, please help us to help you by obeying the rules of the forum.
Please bear in mind moderating decisions are final and won't necessarily be shared with the user who raises the initial report. Whilst we do appreciate feedback, constant criticism or disrespect to decision made by Si and the moderating team will not be tolerated.