RaymondG
20th July 2008, 07:33
Feel free to post as many images on the forum as possible, but please adhere to these rules:
Offensive Images
Do not post images that may cause offence to other people. Remember that we have members from all walks of life, as well as different genders, religions and ethnicity.
If an image is posted and someone complains it is offensive then it is likely to be removed. This includes any offensive text in watermarks. What you find amusing another may find offensive, so think for a second before you make that post.
Using Picture Hosting Websites
Do not using images from image hosting sites. Here are the reasons for this stance.
Not only does it make viewing the thread much slower, but it ruins thread for future viewers as the images disappear over time and we are left with empty threads that are useless as a reference tool. In my own experience, I am a lot less likely to offer advice on members who use them as they are usually slow to load and I know the images may not be there in a couple of weeks time so cannot see much point in helping as future members will not be able to learn from the thread.
Remember, all members can upload images directly to the site which means there is no need to use any picture hosting sites.
Copyright
The forum takes no responsibility for the images that are posted. If someone reports an infringement of copyright and state their case, then the image will be removed. It is one thing to post up items for review, but do not pass them off as your own. Someone owns the image copyright somewhere.
Watermarks
Please, no watermarking of images with your commercial site, unless you are a sponsor. It is unfair to grab free advertising as sponsors have paid money to support the forum. Members will be asked to remove the watermark or have it removed for them.
Passing off images as your own on the sales tables
This is the easiest scam to pull and involves putting up items for sale for sale you do not or have never owned.
A fraudster will steal images from the internet and use the images to ‘validate’ their sales offering. If you are caught doing this you will automatically be reported to your local police for internet fraud.
There are no exceptions and so if you are thinking of trying this, I would consider whether you want the police knocking on your door! You have been warned.
Offensive Images
Do not post images that may cause offence to other people. Remember that we have members from all walks of life, as well as different genders, religions and ethnicity.
If an image is posted and someone complains it is offensive then it is likely to be removed. This includes any offensive text in watermarks. What you find amusing another may find offensive, so think for a second before you make that post.
Using Picture Hosting Websites
Do not using images from image hosting sites. Here are the reasons for this stance.
Not only does it make viewing the thread much slower, but it ruins thread for future viewers as the images disappear over time and we are left with empty threads that are useless as a reference tool. In my own experience, I am a lot less likely to offer advice on members who use them as they are usually slow to load and I know the images may not be there in a couple of weeks time so cannot see much point in helping as future members will not be able to learn from the thread.
Remember, all members can upload images directly to the site which means there is no need to use any picture hosting sites.
Copyright
The forum takes no responsibility for the images that are posted. If someone reports an infringement of copyright and state their case, then the image will be removed. It is one thing to post up items for review, but do not pass them off as your own. Someone owns the image copyright somewhere.
Watermarks
Please, no watermarking of images with your commercial site, unless you are a sponsor. It is unfair to grab free advertising as sponsors have paid money to support the forum. Members will be asked to remove the watermark or have it removed for them.
Passing off images as your own on the sales tables
This is the easiest scam to pull and involves putting up items for sale for sale you do not or have never owned.
A fraudster will steal images from the internet and use the images to ‘validate’ their sales offering. If you are caught doing this you will automatically be reported to your local police for internet fraud.
There are no exceptions and so if you are thinking of trying this, I would consider whether you want the police knocking on your door! You have been warned.