forum rules update - what changed?

[Feek]

You're all reading too much into this. Compare the old ones to the new ones and various items that are now in bullet points were largely just in a list before. I guess this just shows that the majority of people never actually read them before.

 

[Werewolf]

BE NICE TO ONE ANOTHER

and don't go in Members Market unless you know what you're doing.

That's pretty much what it's always been, and I'm always disappointed in how hard it seems for some people to remember that, and that we have to spell it out so bluntly.

On the flip side, I'm also reminded of the fact that whenever you see a sign stating not to do something utterly stupid, it's usually because at least one person has attempted to do that utterly stupid thing (one of my favourites was something along the lines of "Do not feed drugs to the bears").

Some of the "odder" rules in the list are there because 20 odd years ago certain things were getting so tedious and repetitive whilst derailing threads.

 

[Werewolf]

You're all reading too much into this. Compare the old ones to the new ones and various items that are now in bullet points were largely just in a list before. I guess this just shows that the majority of people never actually read them before.

Aye, most of the changes were to make it easier to read, and make it a little clearer so there was less wriggle room for people to claim they didn't understand the rules

 

[robj20]

Just ignore it, it's easier.

 

[throwaway4372]

You're all reading too much into this. Compare the old ones to the new ones and various items that are now in bullet points were largely just in a list before. I guess this just shows that the majority of people never actually read them before.

Funny u say that, coz I've often wanted to check the rules but not known where they were, and thought there should just be a link here:

 

[Begbie]

Actually, no. Mods/OCUK Staff, and I know the reasoning. Also, if I recall correctly, there is to be zero discussion in regards to that farse of a thread.


Pretty much, yes. I think the new rules are pretty clear, concise and basically emphasise this.




To quote Bill and Ted, "Be excellent to each other!"

Why isn't that thread to be mentioned?

According to the rules a new one could be created? Please correct me if I'm wrong mods?

Rule updates are definitely related to the twitter stuff, ocuk literally said this on a tweet. Though the rules and the tweet don't align, thankfully.

 

[throwaway4372]

Actually, I can't even figure out how to navigate to that rules page now lol..

 

[Feek]

Actually, I can't even figure out how to navigate to that rules page now lol..

It's in exactly the same place it's been for over five years.

Bottom right, Terms and Rules, then click on Rules.

 

[SexyGreyFox]

It's in exactly the same place it's been for over five years.

Bottom right, Terms and Rules, then click on Rules.

OMG, after all these years I now know OCUKs pronouns.
Apologies if I ever mis-gendered.

 

[aVdub]

As a newbie (FNG) I read and memorised the forum rules when I joined.
I heard from someone else though that it would have been a cracker if new changes were in like bold or sumfink

 

[throwaway4372]

It's in exactly the same place it's been for over five years.

Bottom right, Terms and Rules, then click on Rules.

LMAO!
tbh, can't rly complain about ppl not reading the rules if ur gonna hide it down there. (professional opinion: it's a website usability mistake)

 

[Zefan]

Actually, no. Mods/OCUK Staff, and I know the reasoning. Also, if I recall correctly, there is to be zero discussion in regards to that farse of a thread.

Ah progressives, always so humble and honest in their perceived victories.

Given your super exclusive insider knowledge would you care to explain, if there is indeed to be "zero discussion in regards to that farse of a thread", why you are now discussing it? Is this some form of digital Seppuku?

You're certainly right that it was a farce. My favourite part was when you posted pictures of someone you claimed to be your female friend (in an attempt to prove that people can't tell the difference between real women and trans women) but was actually you, an obvious trans woman. Farcical indeed.

Just to clarify in case anyone's still not sure, there is nothing in the rules against creating posts or threads discussing that thread or the topic it centered around.

 

[Minusorange]

Just to clarify in case anyone's still not sure, there is nothing in the rules against creating posts or threads discussing that thread or the topic it centered around.

But what if they decide you're an ic or an ist for discussing it ?

 

[Zefan]

But what if they decide you're an ic or an ist for discussing it ?

They can report it and the mods will deal with it, like should have happened with the previous thread.

 

[uber soldat]

You're all reading too much into this. Compare the old ones to the new ones and various items that are now in bullet points were largely just in a list before. I guess this just shows that the majority of people never actually read them before.

Real men don't read instructions.

 

[Minusorange]

They can report it and the mods will deal with it, like should have happened with the previous thread.

Well thanks at least for being the litmus with your brave comments it will be interesting to see where it goes

 

[Begbie]

Just to clarify in case anyone's still not sure, there is nothing in the rules against creating posts or threads discussing that thread or the topic it centered around.

Thanks for the clarification.

 

[FlapR]

No stupid Xmas hotties thread later this year then?

Adult material (e.g. intimate, sexually explicit media or sexually suggestive content)

Mods?

 

[something daft already!!]

Certainly turning into a pc site.

No santas little helpers pics

Pretty sure OCUK has always sold PCs and PC parts.

 

[GGizmo]

I like the rules.

Though I can imagine on certain subjects there is going to be a very thin line that I suspect some will cross by accident.