**UPDATED** AO message board rules

[Pixel Shooter]

In case for those who do not visit the General Forum


Please be advised that we have now updated the forum message board rules, incorporated the changes from past year along with a few new ones that are in bold. We continue to strive to make this a better forum to allow us to share in the passion of the outdoors!

This message board intended use is for hunters, anglers, trappers, and all individuals who may be interested in the Outdoors. Therefore, anti-hunters, anti-anglers, and anti-trappers are not welcome to the use of this message board.

- Please use common courtesy and respect to other message board users. Treat others in how you wish to be treated! Please do NOT take matters into your hands if you see the rules outlined not adhered to, please utilize the report a post function and the moderators will address if need be.

- Profanities, racism, flaming or other belittling remarks made toward other message board users will not be tolerated.

- Use of profanity or bypassing swear filter (using symbols in lieu of actually writing the word) is unacceptable

- Derailing threads that are NOT in line with what the original intent of the OP post will not be tolerated. If you believe it to be important, please start a new thread.

- Registering under multiple user names is NOT acceptable!

- Any topics/ posts or discussion that mention race, ethnic group or discussion or posts on Religion is NOT acceptable and can result in loss of message board privileges not excluding permanently. This is NOT the forum for such discussions.

- Be aware that many of our users may be minors and as such, caution should be used when posting or discussing topics that are not age appropriate, including inappropriate pictures/cartoons.

- Posting of pictures: There is no need to chastise, belittle or troll posts when the Op shares in his/her passions of the outdoors. We welcome our members to share in their outdoor adventures. Let us be clear that this will not be tolerated.

- Do not place any material on the message board that could be considered offensive to other users, or unlawful.

- Posting private messages anywhere on the forum is against forum rules.

- This forum is NOT for businesses to promote products or services UNLESS you are an AO sponsor. If you wish to inquire or become a AO sponsor, please contact our sales manager.

*We reserve the right to remove or edit any content that violates the standards of our site. We also reserve the right to infract, suspend or ban message board users who refuse to follow AO message board rules*.

**The views and opinions of message board users do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Sports Scene Publications Inc. or Alberta Outdoorsmen Magazine.**

[Mark]

Great rules and very reasonable expectations.

Good work moderators

[CanadianBadass]

Great post ....

Lol. what do you mean multiple user names is not acceptable <--- Joke lol lol

Thanks for the time you put into doing this !

[Mike_W]

Just for a better understanding of the race and religion part ....does this mean no mentioning either period or in a inappropriate manner?

[Pixel Shooter]

hence the word "mention" Thanks Mike!

Originally Posted by Mike_W

Just for a better understanding of the race and religion part ....does this mean no mentioning either period or in a inappropriate manner?

[Ruger1022]

Originally Posted by Mike_W

Pretty pathetic that it has come to that, but there must be a reason that I am unaware of .... Admittedly I have been spending my time elseware lately so I am not on the up and up.

So just to confirm even "mentioning" that I watched the Germans win the World Cup or that I went out and had a great time at an Indians friends wedding where I participated in the cultural dances or that I had the best Chinese food last night at such and such restaurant, or I have a great recipe for authentic fried bannock or while I was in Mexico I had some great local Mexican food and tequila at a fiesta.

Can I share the baptism of my son? Are we allowed to talk about Chirstmas or must we now refer to it as the "holiday season"?

Can we no longer discuss the world affairs like the Fukushima or the Malaysian plane that was shot down or the turmoil in the Gaza Strip?

Respectfully Keith moderating the forum in this way is similar to all gun owners being punished because of the actions of criminals.

As stated I will respect the owners and mods desicion on this but just wanted to make a point how far "mentioning" can take this .

Mike

Good point Mike,
I know most of us know where to draw the line, it's unfortunate the Mods even have to post this..

[fishunt]

I like lets all get along. outdoors should be fun and enjoying to share with others .

[slivers86]

I think it's too little too late,
when I joined there was good discussion, great information, and great people willing to help ya out.
Now, I rarely even check in. Its too bad.