Note to ALL members

[BlueLion. 21,491]

To all members.

May I please remind you of the following forum rule:

Use of foul/abusive language
We accept that swearing is becoming more widely used in the outside world, and we have a fair tolerance of foul language. However, issues may arise of the abuse of other members. Use of what the forum administrators may deem to be “excessive” abusive language may result in disciplinary action in line with standard forum protocol [as explained below]...

...DISCIPLINE – failure to adhere to the above rules may result in disciplinary action being taken. Please refer to the below table for details of TalkChelsea’s disciplinary procedures:

1. First offence – informal warning. Upon a member’s first offence, an informal private message will be sent by a senior administrator, reminding the member of his or hers responsibility to respect the rights of other forum members. This may be elevated to a level one formal warning in the instance of serious contravention of forum rules.
2. Level one – formal warning. This will be issued by a moderator upon the serious contravention of a forum rule, or rules. This will result in the member’s warning level being set to 3 out of 10. Posting rights will be revoked for a period of 48 hours, though the member will be able to view the boards.
3. Level two – suspension. Should a further offence ensue, an automatic suspension will be issued by a forum administrator. Depending on the severity of the incident, this suspension will range between 24-48 hours, 3-5 days, or a week. The member’s warning level will be set to 6 out of 10.
4. Level three – permanent ban. Upon a further repeat offence, the member will be permanently banned from the forums. The member's warning will be set to 10 out of 10, and will be denied the right to view or post on the forums, and should they return under the guise of another user, that user will also be banned. Accounts may also be deleted in serious instances.

Anyone seen to be sending provocative/offensive messages - Chelsea supporter or otherwise - will be immediately sanctioned a Level 2 or 3 warning, depending on the discretion of the individual moderator. This applies to our foreign visitors also, but this should serve as a reminder of proper conduct to our regular members. This is an international forum for people of all ages and denominations, and I will not stand for any sort of xenophobic - i.e. racially offensive - material.

You have all been warned.

Alex, on behalf of the senior staff team.