The rules

[Editor]

Welcome to the Red Pepper discussion forums. We try to maintain an open, friendly approach on these boards, with a light touch when it comes to moderation and minimal intervention. There are just a few rules that we ask people to observe for the benefit of all users.

Stick to the topic. Try not to duplicate topics but start a new one rather than sidetracking an existing discussion. (NB We will sometimes separate or merge topics where appropriate.)

Discuss the issue and not individuals. Discuss what someone has said, not the person concerned. No personal attacks, direct or indirect, in posts or in private messages.

No trolling. Trolling is defined as baiting or provoking another poster with rude, disrespectful or condescending remarks. Trolling also includes posting comments that de-rail thread topics.

Treat others as you would be treated. Personal aggression, condescension, rudeness, racism, bigotry and sexism are not welcome here and may lead to you being banned.

Do not create more than one account, especially for the purposes of trolling. Be aware we can track your IP address.

Red Pepper does not have the resources to enter into discussion of these rules or their implementation. All decisions are at the discretion of the forum moderators.

[Editor]

Reminder to all our forum members:

'Do not create more than one account, especially for the purposes of trolling. Be aware we can track your IP address.'

'nuff said!