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Forum Etiquette
ConnectUganda Website was created with the good intention of bringing Ugandans together from all over the world and connecting them with their base, Uganda. This forum is not affiliated with any organisation. It’s just serves as a media that allows people to interact; share news and information and discuss issues relevant to Ugandans everywhere. The same etiquettes of conversation apply here as were observed by our forefathers of ancient, during the around the fire discussions. On these we’ve tried to base the following rules, to ensure order that would allow us all to enjoy our visits to this growing community corner, as well as supporting the desirable goal of a nurturing interaction.
This is one of the most democratic forum on the internet whereby members have been invited to make the rules that guide their community. Africans should rise to such challenges and stand to be counted, in preparation of a true democratic future in every corner of our continent.
Forum Rules
1. Forum members should be polite and respectful of one another and for humanity in general. Making rude, insulting and purposelessly angry posts should be avoided. No swearing or name calling.
2. It’s okay to have different opinions, and it’s understandable that discussions can become heated sometimes. But when it gets to who’s going to come with the biggest blow, then it’s gone beyond the boundaries. Read carefully and follow reason, this is not a contest.
3. Let the more experienced, more talented, more acknowledgeable etc lead by example.
4. Members should refrain from posting meaningless threads such as of one word or other incomprehensible material.
5. Multiple, repeated, or emoticons only postings in order to increase post count is not allowed.
6. Members are advised to post in the relevant section of the forum. Do not post material in a topic or heading that has no relevance to what you have to say.
7. Wait 24 hours before overrunning another member’s newly introduced title in any given heading. Except if introducing something very important and more current, like in the Broken News heading.
8. Members should try to contribute to topics introduced by other members, as well as introducing their own. This gives a good balance to the discussion.
9. Use the search feature, to contribute to an already existing title of discussion rather than open a new title when it exists. It helps to have all the information concerning a topic in one place, prevents boredom and leaves room for new ideas.
10. Remember that capital letters are shouting, or stressing something important.
11. Spamming is not allowed. Use of Forum email to spam other members is prohibited.
12. Members should not make posts that are racist, sexist or defamatory in anyway, including pornography.
13. If posting factual information from another website, please provide a link to assist with authenticity.
14. Since everyone knows the rules, posts that are inappropriate for this forum will be removed without further notice. While the moderator may try to explain the reasons, it’s not mandatory.
15. In order to keep the threads clean, don’t use very large letters for your signature. Names and initials after each post are not necessary. Try not to make double posts, one right after the other with the same content. And try not to post empty spaces.
16.Stay on the topic. If while on one topic you come onto another, move it to the appropriate section. General conversations are welcome in the Kimeeza.
17. Don’t abuse your right to making changes, like when it has to do with your username and avatar.
18. It has proved itself that the languages most used on this forum are English and Luganda. Anyone posting in any other language, is advised to please include a translation so his/her post maybe be understood by all members and guests.
19. Posting advertisements on the forum is not allowed. Members interested in advertising may contact the Website Advertising department.
20. In case a problem arises the solution of which is not covered in these rules, the moderation/administration team reserves the right to improvise, in order to keep the forum functioning right and without interruption. If you have any questions or problems, feel free to contact the moderator/webmaster.
21. Anyone who wilfully violates any of these rules may be blocked from future use of the forum. Access to our support forums are a privilege and not a right. A banned customer is still entitled to support from the support system.
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