Community Guidelines

We take pride in keeping our message boards respectful, pleasant, and enjoyable for members of all ages. Please read the following guidelines before posting.

Self-Promotion is Spam

All posts are read by our administration and moderation team. If we catch questionable content, it will immediately be edited or removed for futher investigation.
Any post that is considered advertising for ones self-interests.

While you are allowed to promote your web site in your signature, you are not permitted to post links to sites you run or are in any way affiliated with in your posts.
In addition, users are not permitted to post any kind of affiliate program link with referrer IDs. Repeat violators who post promotional content will be permanently banned.

Language and Trolling

Our community is family-friendly. There are young users and language should be kept within a PG-13 level. Vulgar language is not allowed.
This constitutes the use of any kind of offensive, discriminatory, or otherwise inappropriate material deemed unsafe for younger members.
Inappropriate language will potentially be removed and users will be warned.

Do not post provocative, outrageous, or pointless messages only to get a response from others, i.e. trolling. Repeat violators will be permanently banned.

Lastly, if it is abundantly clear that a user has no intention of positively contributing to modelling discussions, combined with an abrasive, combative attitude, they will be banned.
Users must demonstrate an interest in contributing to modelling or modding discussions, as this is a modelling site after all.
In other words, users who wish to do nothing but argue politics or other non-modelling issues are not welcome as they do nothing to contribute to the site and are not worth the trouble and headaches.

Personal Attacks

In order to maintain a positive atmosphere, no personal attacks or insults will be tolerated. While discussions may become heated, it is not an excuse to result to attacks or insults.
There is a difference between a passionate, respectful discussion and one that delves into personal matters.
Think of it as debating issues, not individuals. When the line is crossed, the discussion may be closed by the moderation team. Violators will be warned and potentially banned.

Moderators and Administrators Have the Final Word

If you have a problem or a complaint, direct it to the administrators and/or moderators, not to the boards.The appropriate actions will be taken.
We reserve the right to ban flagrant offenders when deemed necessary, with or without prior warning.

Cross-Posting

If you have something to post and youre not sure which board it belongs in, do not post it in more than one board.
If the administrators or moderators think it would fit better in another location, it will be moved there. Duplicate threads only serve to create confusion.

Signature Rules

A typical signature contains the posters name, e-mail address, website, and a favorite quote or saying. Excessive font size are not allowed.
Anyone abusing this privilege will be warned and then have their signature removed until they acknowledge this guideline.

Multiple Accounts Per Individual Are Not Permitted

If you forget your password, use the password recovery tool, in which case you will be able to reset your password, given that you have access to the e-mail associated with your account.
If you are still unable to login, contact the administrator.

Copyright Issues

Anyone who posts a pic on this site without watermark or official copyright hands over the copyright to this site and if one does not want the pics shared DO NOT POST.

Again, please follow the above guidelines when posting on our message boards. If you have any questions, please contact us. Above all, remember to have fun!

What happens if I break a rule ?

Depending on the severity of the infraction, a different course of action may be taken, but the usual practice is as follows :

1st rule break.
Minor offence

Corrected, A private message will be sent, no further action taken, but your I.P address will be noted

For a more serious offence, a warning will be issued, this is a mark against your name letting us know you have broken a rule

2nd rule break.
Another warning

3rd rule break
On your 3rd warning, you will receive a temporary ban, the length of which will depend on the severity of the incident.

On a further breach of rules it will be assumed you have no intention on conforming with site rules therefore you will receive a permanent ban, ensuring you will never be able to visit the forum again.

If you have any questions regarding these rules please feel free to PM any member of site staff, who will be able to clear things up for you.