Forum rules

Last updated on: 10.11.2021

1. Posting on the forum
2. Code of conduct
3. Moderation of the forum
4. Feedback
5. Changes to the Rules

Posting on the forum #

1. A topic title/subject line shall include the word or phrase you need help with or a very concise description of the matter at hand. Avoid non-informative titles like "I've got a question" or "Need help with a translation".

   Please use the forum’s search function before starting a new topic. There is a good chance that your question has already been asked and answered.

2. Topic titles in ALL CAPITALS are prohibited. Likewise, abuse of capitals or formatting inside the message is not acceptable.

   You can easily decapitalize your title using free online tools (e.g., caseconverter.com).

3. When asking a question, always supply context. Also, be sure to include as much background information as you can, even if it doesn't seem relevant to you. For instance, you'll add value to your question by providing clues as to what kind of text or document you're translating, where it was issued, who is the translation intended for, where you encountered the word or phrase you're having difficulty with, etc. Help others to help you.
4. When asking for help, it is considered common courtesy to share your own draft translation. If you're asking for help translating a larger piece of text, such as a paragraph, you're required to supply your own translation.

   Note that failure to provide context and your own translation may provoke a negative reaction and discourage other community members from helping you.

5. Please refrain from extensive quoting. It is enough to reference the original poster's name (e.g., @username) and/or quote some key aspects of the message you are replying to.

Code of conduct #

1. Work-related topics should focus on discussing the questions being asked. Casual conversation is acceptable, but please try not to steer completely off topic.

   If you want to discuss something not work-related, please start in separate threads. Titles of these threads have traditionally begun with "OFF: ... ". Please note that the forum Code of Conduct fully applies to all off-topic threads.
   

2. Refrain from answering questions relating to specialized areas or industries unless you possess the required knowledge and expertise.
3. Be respectful when addressing other community members. Don't use a familiar form of address unless expressly consented to by the member in question.
4. Obscenities and profanity, either clear or masked, are not allowed except as a topic of translation discussion.
5. We will not tolerate ad hominem attacks, rude, derogatory or otherwise offensive language, either clear or masked, discriminatory or defamatory statements, hostile tone, deliberate misspelling of other members’ usernames, etc.

   In particular, we have a zero-tolerance policy towards any hate speech, bigotry or attacking a person or group of people on the basis of nationality, race, sex, social and ethnic background, chauvinism (and in particular anti-Semitism) as well and any other rhetoric or behavior that incites racial, ethnic or religious hatred or otherwise.
   

   Respect your fellow members and yourself, remain courteous, tactful and considerate of other community members.
   
   
6. If you feel that a message is offensive or insulting or otherwise violates your rights, do not respond to it or engage the poster. Wait for moderators to react or alert them via a private message. We will take it from there.

   And please-please-please, do not backseat-moderate.

7. Do not provoke conflict. When provoked, do not respond or confront other members. If that happens, moderators may choose to discipline both sides.
8. Do not openly discuss disciplinary action taken by a moderator or argue over a warning. If you do not agree with any action taken against you, you are welcome to appeal it to the site owner. The decision of the site owner is final.
9. No advertising or any form of commercial solicitation is allowed on the forum unless authorized by the site owner. Referral links are not allowed unless accompanied by an open and clear notice. Any such posts or threads will be removed without warning.

Moderation of the forum #

1. These Forum Rules and Code of Conduct are enforced by moderators. Moderators are appointed by the website owner and may be dismissed by him at any time.
2. Moderators may remove posts, close or remove topics as well as administer warnings and mute, suspend or permanently block users.
3. Moderators have sole discretion with respect to identifying and evaluating breaches of these Rules. In a situation not covered by these Rules, moderators and the site owner reserve the right to take any action they deem fit, in particular, to close, hide or remove without notice or warning any topics or posts deemed inappropriate or objectionable for any reason.
4. Moderators will evaluate each incident on a case by-case-basis. The action taken may be more lenient or more severe based on the offender’s history.
5. Moderators are equal members of the community and shall have no preferences in forum discussions. Also, moderators may not:
   • use their powers to their personal advantage;
   • start or fuel conflicts with users or other moderators;
   • disclose, whether publicly or privately, any personal or sensitive information about any member that they became aware of as moderators;
   • permit any third party to use their account.

Feedback #

To leave feedback, please use this thread. Problems or bugs can be reported here. If you have a private or otherwise confidential query, please e-mail it to the website owner.

Changes to the Rules #

1. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to change or amend these Rules at any time without notice to members.
2. No changes to the Rules will be applied retrospectively. However, it is your responsibility to check these rules for changes on a regular basis.