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Some General Do's and Do Not's...

DO:

Do read the topic list before you post and use a topic that already exists if there is one relevant, rather than starting a new one. This will increase the visibility of your post, as people do tend to keep an eye on active topics more than the multitude of newly created topics.

Do be very careful what links you use, respected news sources that contain a relevant news story you wish to talk about are OK. DO NOT post any personal urls in the forums as this will result in your account being suspended. If you are unsure, then do not use a link. Channel 4 is not responsible for the content of third party sites.

Do use the alert button that is present on every post if you think a moderator needs to check the post for any reason. You may think it is offensive, inappropriate or really really funny and want us to have a laugh. (Use the alert button if you think someone is misusing the forum, if you attack back your own account could be bopped by the banstick).

Do try to have fun with the forums. If you find yourself getting wound up or stressed take a break for a bit - coming back refreshed and eager to throw your wit at us once more.

Do be patient with other users. Even if someone posts in a way that annoys you (in txt spk for example), stay polite and light-hearted in any response. (In 10 years they might be your doctor, or Member of Parliament.)

Do contact chat@channel4.com if you have any questions or problems that are forum-related. Replies may take up to a week when things are busy.

DO NOT: (Breaking these rules may result in your suspension from the Channel 4 Forums)

Do Not Feed The Trolls. Some people use forums purely to annoy others for their own amusement. Reaction is what they seek and will feed them so that they stick around longer. Use the alert button and move on to some more interesting topic; do not get into personal arguments as this will result in all parties being suspended.

Do Not swear (even with ***s!). No swearing of any kind is allowed on the Channel 4 forums.

Do Not post in a manner likely to offend users, disrupt the forum or just, in general, be mean.

Do Not add anything to your sig. (signature) that others users may get annoyed by, such as very long sigs or excessive emoticons, and Do Not put any links in signatures.

Do Not copy and paste large chunks from other sites, or include copyrighted material in your post.

Do Not link directly to any kind of media file.

Do Not get into personal arguments with other users. We do not allow the abuse of other forum members on the boards. If another user is attempting to get into an argument with you please do not rise to the bait. Use the alert button (present on the bottom right-hand corner of every post) rather than getting into personal attacks. If a thread deteriorates into a personal argument all posts will be removed and all parties involved suspended.

Do Not give out any personal information about yourself especially contact information. You may think you know the people you are chatting to on the forum, but you do not know the many thousands of casual guests who wander the forums and can read what you post.

Do Not post defamatory, harassing or unlawful comments relating to individuals, organisations or any group of people.

Do Not post URLS in the forums. Official news sources and established company URLs are fine, but do not post personal websites.

Do Not try to use the forum to promote your website, business, dodgy money making scheme, hamster breeding farm or your lonely single self.

Do Not repeatedly re-post deleted topics, as this leaves us with just one option (banstick!)

Do Not register duplicate or multiple accounts.

Messages may be removed if posted in languages other than English (we are not an overly educated bunch here).

This is merely a general guide to some of the common issues that arise with forum use. Please be aware that Channel 4 has the right to remove any topic or post which it feels necessary for the continued pleasant and constructive tone of the forums.

If you think you have been banned, contact chat@channel4.com do not register a new name as that will lengthen any ban.

Happy posting