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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS TO THE ULTIMATE BMW COMMUNITY! |
Thank you for registering at BimmerPages.com®. By becoming a member of BimmerPages.com® and participating on the message board, you are agreeing to abide by our rules. As with any rules, they are made for the purpose and benefit of our members as well as to protect the best interest of the message board. Please read them carefully and understand them. If you should have any questions about them, feel free to ask an administrator or moderator for clarification. |
DON'T BE SHY, JOIN IN! |
We all know the first post on a public message board can seem intimidating. Don't be afraid to jump into a discussion. This community was established for enthusiasts by enthusiasts. We all share the same passions and we are all here to learn and help each other. |
FEEL FREE TO "LURK" AND LISTEN |
While we hope that you'll become an active participant and join in our discussions, you're welcome of course to simply lurk until you feel more comfortable posting a message. |
RESPECT YOUR FELLOW MEMBER |
BimmerPages.com® is a place where it's okay to be yourself as long as you always act with respect for your fellow members. At BimmerPages.com® you won't have to leave your personality at the door. We promise to bring passion to our work and appreciation for our members. We will listen to your suggestions and complaints, and try to incorporate your ideas in everything we do. |
NON-SUPPORTING VENDORS |
Non-supporting vendors are welcome to participate on the BimmerPages.com® message board and use its many features with full privileges. However, we must ask that all non-supporting vendors (including agents, dealers, staff, etc.) not advertise or promote any companies, products or services in any way. The use of text, logos, images, links or any other means to advertise promote or obtain potential business while participating on the message board will not be allowed. This includes, but is not limited to, all messages, profile signatures or any other communicative features available on BimmerPages.com® including user names. |
AGREE TO DISAGREE, RESPECTFULLY |
We invite and encourage a healthy exchange of opinions; disagreements are okay. If you disagree with a member's post or opinion, by all means, challenge the opinion. However, any challenge must be given with a sense of respect and caring for the other person. The real objective of community is to understand each other, not to attack others and convince them that you're right. Name-calling, insults, "flaming" and attacks are not appropriate and will not be tolerated. Agree to disagree respectfully. |
MEMBER ATTACKS ARE NOT TOLERATED |
Don't attack others. Personal attacks on others will not be tolerated. Please feel free to challenge others' points of view and opinions, but do so respectfully and thoughtfully. Harassing, offensive, vulgar, abusive, hateful or bashing communications, especially those aimed at sexual orientation, gender, race, color, religious views, national origin, or disability, will not be permitted. Harassing communications are considered to be those that may cause distress, embarrassment, unwanted attention or other discomfort. It will not be tolerated and may cause you to lose your membership on BimmerPages.com® |
OFF-TOPIC FORUM |
The "Off-Topic" forum is a "members only" forum which cannot be viewed by anyone except for a member who has logged-in with his or her User Name and Password. Off-Topic was created for members to speak freely and discuss non automotive topics. Please keep your posts and topics “PG” and “work safe”. |
AVATARS AND SIGNATURES |
Please be advised that members need 50 posts before the Avatar option becomes available in your "User CP" (Control Panel). Avatar image sizing is limited to 350x114. Nudity is not permitted. Graphics are not permitted in signatures. Website links are not permitted in signatures as they are reserved solely for BimmerPages® Supporting Vendors. |
IN CONCLUSION WE RESERVE THE RIGHT |
BimmerPages.com® reserves the right to remove any post that does not relate to the topic being discussed or is considered inappropriate on the board. In addition, BimmerPages.com® reserves the right to prohibit or delete messages that are thought to violate applicable law or that may be harmful to other members, or the rights of BimmerPages.com® or others. We also reserve the right to remove your BimmerPages.com® membership should you violate its rules. Any decision to ban a member for abuse of any of these rules, or for whatever reason, will be made by the Administrator Team. |
