Folks - there has been some discussion on various threads about posts and photos and what the forum rules are regarding legal vs illegal activities and how photos and trolls are dealt with.
We have provided a new clause in the Forum Rules - https://forums.deeperblue.com/help/rules/ - to cover any posts and photos around compliance with local, regional and national laws:
We have provided a new clause in the Forum Rules - https://forums.deeperblue.com/help/rules/ - to cover any posts and photos around compliance with local, regional and national laws:
In addition we have added a clause to cover how photos with complaints are dealt with:Comply with local, regional and national laws
There are topics on this forum that include activities governed by local, regional and national laws in your country - for example Spearfishing activities. Please ensure that your posts and any photos you post are compliant with any legal requirements otherwise you will find you post(s) and photo(s) removed
Some threads have been subject to Trolls in the last couple of years. We wanted to remind everyone that they are covered under this clause of the forum rules and will be dealt with swiftly:Complaints against posts and photos will results in them being removed
We run a simple system on the forums. If more than 3 different people use the reporting system to complain against a thread, post or photo will result in it being removed from public view whilst the forum staff review the complaints.
I hope this clarifies the forum position and allows everyone to continue to enjoy posting and discussing their favourite topics.What Can't I Say?
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