[Jez]

No free speech - we don't want that kind of open minded blunder here! You like Doctor Who. If you don't, you will be assimilated! More importantly, you like Doctor Who more than Torchwood, and you like both more than Spooks.

And now onto the serious stuff….

· I figure that rather than stating “use correct grammar and spelling”, you should simply have “Use a spellchecker to check through your posts (write them in a word processor if you like)”

One thing I’ve noticed on the spelling matter is that non-English speakers (by that, I mean people who’s first language isn’t English) will tend to have better English than their English speaking counterparts who can’t spell. This is probably because they make a determined (and welcomed) effort to write as best they can. In cases like this, you should cut them a little slack (inform them politely of their error so that they can learn from it).

However, in the case of English speaking posters who can’t spell, a good flaming is always welcome. I have a load of blow torches at the ready for such events.

· “Make sure your posts are easy to read. Huge blocks of text with no breaks are not welcome with open arms. Split your posts into suitable paragraphs.”

· Also, no needless spam anywhere other than the spam forums would be an obvious one.

· Something a lot of people have over looked is content. “No racist, obscene or vulgar content. If you think it’s inappropriate, it probably is. If unsure, PM a moderator or an Admin with the content to find out what side of the line it falls.”

· I figure you should also give a list of bannable offences and the tolerance level.

For example:

- Spamming – You get three warnings. After your third, you will be banned for 5 days. If you continue to spam after your five days, you will be banned indefinitely.

- Inappropriate Content – You get one warning if the content is just over the border of inappropriate. If it’s blatantly inappropriate, you will be banned indefinitely.

Also, as a footnote, just add “Don’t give us a reason to ban you” (just so they know who’s boss ).

I would write some more examples but Gordon Ramsey’s on. However, I’m very good at determining rules and also sentences so if you need an experienced opinion, you’re free to ask.