It's very easy to use a discussion Forum in ways that upset other users.  
- The following rules can help you avoid doing this:

DO

  • Only send messages likely to be of interest to a significant number of other people. 
  • Use email or a Private Message to contact an individual member.
  • Make the subject line short but informative.
  • Think about the Forum section you are  posting to! Look at the All Sections page to see what they are for!
  • If you are not certain of the accuracy of information you post, say so.
  • Think about your wording - could it be misread and upset someone?
  • Above all, be polite!

REPLIES

  • Make sure a reply relates to the subject. If not, start a new subject (Topic).
  • Consider the writer's intent before taking offence at someone else's post.
  • When posting a reply, only quote what relates to your reply, not entire long posts
  • When posting a reply, change the subject line if the topic has changed
  • If you reply to an old post from the archive make it clear that's what you have done.

DON'T

  • Don't abuse or defame another member
  • Don't make remarks that could be offensive to any gender, race, religion or group.
  • Don't send the same message to many sections. Wanting to reach as many people as possible is not a good reason.
  • Don't send 'Thank-you's or Seasons Greetings to the lists - Use the 'Thankyou' button!
  • Don't use 'bad language' 
  • Don't defame commercial suppliers on DBA's forum.
  • Don't advertise things for sale - we have a very good Adverts facility.
  • DON'T SHOUT.   Capitals are the equivalent of shouting and ill-mannered.
  • Never mark DBA email as spam as it may cause other DBA emails to be discarded

If you would like to comment on these guidelines post your comment to the DBA  section or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

If you see a post that you think breaches the rules, please tell us! Use the Report button at the bottom of each post or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

In the event of a breach of the Rules or to prevent one, the Forum Administrators may Delete or Edit posts

Opinions expressed on the Forum are members' own and not necessarily those of DBA or its Directors.

* You can email another user, if they have permitted it, by clicking on the envelope beneath their picture at thje left of their post. Selecting the Private Message tab will post a message only visible to them. 

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