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Hi guys,
I hope you're all doing well!
Towards the end of 2014, the community team mentioned that we intend to hold a few discussions based on some of the actions and programmes we conduct on the community. One of these topics is the community guidelines themselves, which you can read here.
These guidelines have been used since this team took over management on the community and while a few minor amendments have been made, they have remained mostly consistent for a long period. It's often difficult to cover all bases in detail in community guidelines, as while a thorough set of rules helps to govern a community, too many rules and regulations can also provide a very inhibitive atmosphere - something our team wants to avoid for your benefit. 
However, we’d love to hear your thoughts on the guidelines. What aspects do you think are very important? Which parts need more explanation in your view? Is there anything you would add or remove?
While we want to hear your thoughts, below are a few points from our perspective that need to be taken into account when posting your views:
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- Guidelines must apply to regular members and brand new members alike.
- We do not want to provide guidelines that make new members feel inhibited or apprehensive about posting for the first time, as this can be a nerve-wracking experience for some.
- This discussion has not been created for members to post their thoughts on how other members behave on the community in conjunction with the current guidelines. Please avoid referencing other members’ behaviours or their moderation instances when you post your views.
- There will be many great points and opinions posted by your good selves, but please bear in mind that we will not be able to cater to every single point. We’ve always tried to ensure that any guidelines have been as fair to a large group as possible.
- The community team always wants to embrace everyone’s uniqueness on the community, allowing each member to have the freedom to express themselves in terms of discussions and advice (as long as it is not disruptive to others of course). The last thing that any community needs is for everyone to post in the same tone, style and structure.
We're really excited to hear your thoughts and I hope you will enjoy posting your views on this!
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Forum for accessories
Forum for photographs
I'd add them if I'm honest.
Forum for photographs
I'd add them if I'm honest.
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I have always understood pointless posts to fall into 2 categories
1) When someone posts something which has already been said....and adds unasked for information...or words it so it looks slightly different but isn't
2) Or ....those posts that people start threads about, which are of.no interest to anyone else. ...
However No 2 will always be open to debate. What interests me ...may not interest others etc
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@Anonymous wrote:If ever there was an argument for removing the Off Topic section completely it is that inane Wanty's New Place. It is hard to believe that any reasonably well educated adults can contribute such utter nonsense with its obvious glorification of alcohol and the outlandish behaviour its consumption leads to. But it seems, strangely, to be very acceptable to the Moderatorial Team - at least since the thread now stands at well over 500 contributions it would be hard to think otherwise.
Even intelligent people need to have fun 
