I've recently had a couple of enquiries regarding what is allowed and what isnt allowed on the site. I think the best way to get the idea of whats acceptable or unacceptable on the site is to re-visit the 'Code of Conduct' I understand that we have all read the 'Code of Conduct' and all promised to adhere to its regulations but its also good to re-visit the 'Code' and reflect upon it. I know most professions and companies have their own 'Code of Conduct' and they are to be adhered to as much as possible otherwise consequences in one degree or another are administered. I know also the majority of schools always go over the 'Code of Conduct' at the beginning of every school year and all classrooms go over with thier students the school rules and class rules frequently. I think its a positive thing that we all re-fresh ourselves with the 'Code of Conduct' for this site which is very self explanatory as it really sets the boundaries to what is expected by all of us if we are to continue making this site the fantastic footy site its been since it began many years ago and continues to be today. So here is the 'Code of Conduct' The 12 Main Points.
1. Do not abuse, threaten or harass others, regardless of whether they agree or disagree with you. Do not post blogs, comments or pictures about any individuals that in any way might be construed as harassment or bullying.
2. Limit swearing. Dropping an occasional expletive into a blog or comment might be accepted (although we reserve the right to delete any expletives), however offensive language that is used to harass, bully or offend is not allowed.
3. Never sexually harass any 1Eyed Eel members. Every female member of the site should feel like this is a safe, non-threatening environment. Videos, pictures and avatars should not be sexually offensive; ie depicting nudity, sexual acts, etc.
4. Do not post content that might be considered racist, sexist, homophobic, or any other content that might be considered offensive to other 1Eyed Eel members. This is a Rugby League site, for discussions about Rugby League. Social blogs should not be divisive or used to inflame other members. Religious discussions are not allowed.
5. If you're going to criticise the players, club, officials, coach then it must be argued in a rational, reasonable fashion. Simply saying x player is a $#%# is not acceptable 5 nor are offensive personal insults.
6. No thoughtless trolling. If you're going to come onto this site and start criticising our club, players, site or members ensure it is thoughtful and reasonable debate/discussion. Blogs considered to be inflammatory-in-intent will be deleted or closed.
7. Do not set up profiles to mimic the profiles of others or mislead in regards to an identity. Do not set up multiple profiles with the intent to provoke trouble or use the site while suspended or banned.
8. Do not post content that infringes copyright. Content that is posted from outside sources as a basis for discussion, should be properly attributed with links to the original source. NRL logos and other intellectual property should not be posted.
9. Do not post personal non-football related content. Personal or family images, videos or contact details should not be posted to 1Eyed Eel. In absolutely no circumstance, should content from other people’s social media profiles be posted to 1Eyed Eel. Do not post information, images or even make remarks about family of members, or indeed any individual individuals.
10. Do not personally identify members of the board who wish to remain anonymous. If users choose not to use the board under their real-name, assume that as to be their desire to remain anonymous and respect that wish. Do not call people by their real names, refer to jobs, addresses or any other personal information.
11. Content that might in any way be considered defamatory to an individual should not be posted to this website. Do not post rumours or speculation that might be considered damaging to an individual. Be aware that if you do so you take full responsibility for posting such content, and you will be personally liable if further action is taken.
12. Fans from other teams are welcome on the site so long as they adhere to the site rules listed above.
WARNING: The Code of Conduct will be applied far more harshly against new members. If you join the site, and immediately start throwing around insults or getting into disagreement with other members, you will be considered a troll and permanently suspended.
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Point taken Monts. But i must say rule 4 seems to be shown quite a bit of leeway on here . Your a brave man taking the Mods job on
Maybe the way to help sort out Point 4 of the 1Eyeedeel Code of Conduct is to interpret it in line with how Australian Courts have interpreted 18c of the Racial Discrimination Act? Maybe Bourbon Man can be more precise for us here but my understanding is the test of offense is objective not subjective. It's not whether a generalized, deidentified or abstract person would be offended by a racist, sexist or homophobic remark, but what's the reasonable idea about what a member of the stigmatized group would think?
It just means applying Point 4 of the code asks us to take the perspective of the actual target of the remark, not some abstract perspective that claims people might possibly differ in their response to the remark.
Lawyers could clarify? BM?!
Must be
No Slugg it isn't ok.
Of course you can Slugg and if you let it slip out on here once or twice we will always give you the chance to recant.
But BEM, look what happened to Poppa when he let it slip out
I don't believe you.
PS: Point 6
I hope I didn,t upset you with point 4.
Perhaps thats why its important for all of us (me included) to refresh ourselves with the 'Code of Conduct' so we then wont do things we know are not acceptable. People can perish through lack of knowledge Ive heard.
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