PNW Riders is a public forum and while we encourage a free flow of information and ideas on the forum, we also ask that you follow some basic rules. By using or participating on PNW Riders, you agree to the Rules stated below: Vision
PNW Riders is an online motorcycle enthusiast community who share a common thread – the passion of motorcycle riding in the Pacific Northwest region. PNW Riders was designed simply to bring together all motorcycle riders to one central spot in order to communicate with one another, share our experiences in motorcycles, and to stick with the original concept of bringing fellow motorcycle riders together for motorcycle rides and gatherings. Overview
PNW Riders is a free service and provides a place for motorcycle riders in the Pacific Northwest region to converge and communicate with other motorcycle riders in a fun, friendly, and intelligent atmosphere. However, due to the sheer size of PNW Riders, we have some basic rules and guidelines for the people posting here. These rules and guidelines are intended to keep PNW Riders focused on the original purpose: provide a fun, friendly, and intelligent atmosphere; create a respectable community for the people who come here; and prevent abuse of the community and the people who post here. For the above reasons, all PNW Riders posters are expected to abide by these rules. Posters failing to abide by the rules may be warned, infracted, or banned. Every time you post here, you accept the rules. Due to the high number of posts on PNW Riders, moderators cannot possibly read every single post. PNW Riders places a high value on respect for other people here, which is why we are very intolerant of people making personal attacks. Due to the nature of this forum, ban times are usually determined by history and severity and are incremental in most cases. Please remember that we cannot have a rule for everything, and because of unique situations or a few people who may abuse our forums or cause other problems (even if those are not listed in the rules), we reserve the right to react to these issues in a way of our choosing. People who are disruptive to the PNW Riders community in general and tend to contribute nothing but negativity and problems may be banned at an administrator’s discretion. It is our hope that we don’t have to do this that often. Ultimately, PNW Riders compliments the motorcycling riding community living in the Pacific Northwest region, and we hope everybody can respect what these forums are here for and the other individuals who are posting here. Rules - Personal attacks are not allowed.
- Threatening people is not allowed.
- Provoking or baiting people just for the purpose of getting a negative reaction is not allowed.
- Brand bashing of a serious nature is not allowed.
- Posting a thread with results, ending, or outcome is not allowed unless the word “spoiler” has been used somewhere in the thread title. (i.e. races, movies, etc.)
- Posting NWS images, links, and content is not allowed unless it’s in the Not Work Safe area.
- User names with vulgar, obscene, profane, or hate-based is not allowed.
- Material that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, racial and/or ethnic slurs; hateful content; or otherwise objectionable is not allowed.
- Multiple user accounts are not allowed. All discoverable alternate user accounts will be banned.
- Foul language in thread titles is not allowed.
- Advertising your own business or organization is not allowed unless you are a Site Sponsor.
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We realize that abusive or unique situations will always come up, and we hold the right to deal with these situations as we see fit, regardless of whether we have a rule for it or not. Please do not think that because something is not stated in the rules, that this gives you a ticket to think up or create new ways to abuse our forum or its posters. This behavior will not be tolerated. Advertising
Users are not allowed to advertise a business or organization in the following areas: thread titles, posts, avatars, profile pictures, and signatures. These specific areas are reserved for Site Sponsors who are permitted to advertise on the forum. If you’re interested in advertising on PNW Riders, please click here. Signatures
The use of signatures on the forum is meant for creative expression. They are not intended for advertising or promoting a business, organization, or club. The use of advertising or promoting within a signature is reserved for Site Sponsors. Links to MySpace, Facebook, YouTube, etc. are acceptable, assuming these links are not advertising or promoting a business, club, or organization.
Users are not allowed to promote or advertise businesses, organizations, clubs, or nonprofits in their signature. If you are racer or track rider, there is a dedicated section within your Profile to list your race team and race sponsors. Click here for more info. Clubs, Organizations, Charities, Nonprofits
If you are a club, organization, charity, or nonprofit that wants to post up your event or activity, these events require admin approval - send an email with the info and details to admin at pnwriders dot com
Group Buys
If you are in need of others in setting up a group buy or group discount, send an email with the group buy details to admin at pnwriders dot com Staff
Remember, the PNW Riders Staff is made up of volunteers! The moderators and administrators are doing additional work and taking on an extra burden because they want to give back to the community and make the site better for everyone. If you disagree with a moderator or administrator, please send them a private message with your disagreement or criticism. If you’re still not happy, voice your thoughts to an administrator. Contact Us
If you have any questions, complaints, criticisms, or feedback - please send an email to admin at pnwriders dot com and we will respond to you as soon as we read your email. |
