Talk of Sun City updated rules

We have noticed an increase in the number of posts with inappropriate language, as well as posts insulting/attacking other users. After serious consideration, we have decided to update site rules as a way to combat these types of posts. Over the next few weeks, you will start seeing more activity from administration in clean up efforts, as well as the onboarding of moderators. If you have any recommendations of users who you believe would act in an unbiased way in our efforts to keep this site welcoming to all, please feel free to send us a private message.

Below you will see the new site rules. We have decided to allow political discussion to remain, and will work to create a separate forum solely dedicated to political discussion. Users will have the ability to opt in and out of this forum.

All site rules you see below are subject to change over the next few months as we figure out what works. If they do, we will make an announcement.

As always, if you have any website recommendations or need any sort of assistance, feel free to send us a message.

These rules will also be posted on a separate part of the website soon.

 

General:

1. Talk of Sun City is a website created to be an online community for Sun City residents and those seeking information on the community and lifestyle. All views and opinions expressed are those of the author of the post/thread and not the owners of TalkofSunCity.com and we will not be held responsible for the content of any message on the forum and are not a content publisher but an online platform of user generated content and is protected under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
   
   
2. Each member of TalkofSunCity.com may have no more than one username/account. If you encounter issues with your log-in or password, contact an administrator. Multiple accounts will be merged into one username account. If your account is suspended/banned you cannot re-register under a new user account or this will result in immediate suspension of the account.
   
   
3. We suggest that you do not include your personal email address, phone numbers or addresses within the content of your posts.
   

Community Guidelines

1. You will not use this site to harass any other member of this site or infringe upon anyone’s enjoyment of this site. This includes using inappropriate language or swearing, threatening or harassing other members, or creating obscene or disturbing content. Do not attempt to bypass the censor by misspelling inappropriate words. Such attempts will be edited and you will be subjected to an infraction.
   
   
2. You can only discuss politics on the political discussion forum. If you post any political posts or references outside of this forum, they will be deleted and you will be at risk for an infraction/ban. When discussing politics in the politics forum, remember to use a tone of maturity and politeness toward other users. Any post targeting other users with inappropriate language or tone will be deleted and proper action taken. Moderators and Administrators retain the right to use their discretion to remove any political content that is deemed inappropriate or misleading/misinformation.
   
   
3. You agree not to post messages or links, photos, or images that are obscene, profane, sexually explicit or descriptively graphics. Posts with any sexual content should have a tone of maturity.
   
   
4. It is intolerable to make any derogatory comments about any person based on religion, race, age, gender, etc. Please remember this is a large community with many members from all parts of the world, representing all people. Please refrain from posting messages that contain potential hot topics known as polarizing arguments. A tone of “kindness” is appreciated for all discussions.
   

Posting Guidelines:

1. We ask you to keep private conversations that appear to be “private conversations” in PM so as not to exclude other members or imply a culture of cliques on the site. Please keep comments to the specific topic that was started. If you have another comment that is off topic please do not hijack the thread but please start a new one.
   

User submitted content:

1. The staff of Talk of Sun City reserves the right to move your post from one forum category to another for the sole purpose of providing you with the best possible support for your needs. We believe it is important to keep your posts within the proper forum for your support needs as well as our visiting members reading. Additionally, please do not cross-post (posting the same message in more than one forum). Duplicate posts will be removed. Finally, moderators may close any thread at any time when it is deemed to be hopelessly off topic, too inflammatory, topic/question thoroughly answered, or information has become dated or debunked.
   
   
2. The team of Talk of Sun City reserves the right to remove the posts and/or disable the account of any member who does not comply with these community guidelines or for any reason deemed appropriate by the administration or moderators for the good of the community and its safety. Requests for removal will entail removing personal data, location, avatar, etc,. to protect the privacy of the person but the member account will remain intact because of the nature of the threading of posts within the database. Moderators will not modify the content of any post. If any content is objectionable, the member will be advised, the post deleted, and the member will be invited to re-post without the objectionable content.
   

Legal issues and lawsuits:

You agree to not discuss ongoing or pending lawsuits. You also agree not to use this website as a place to recruit others to help you in any legal action or data gathering for legal action.

Public Disagreements with Administration/Staff:

You agree that if you disagree with Talk of Sun City website policy or action of a staff member, you will not post public arguments or disagreements nor attempt to petition the owner/administration to change policy through posts, polls, email, PM or any other service found within the Talk of Sun City Website. If you disagree, you may respectfully email the ownership of Talk of Sun City.

Revealing your identity:

Under normal membership circumstances, your membership is protected within the Talk of Sun City privacy policy. However, we reserve the right to reveal your identity (or whatever information we know about you) in the event of a complaint or legal action arising from any message posted by you or any other activity on the interactives or any area of this website.

Freedom of Speech:

Although the Constitution of the US guarantees that Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, Talk of Sun City is not Congress. Freedom of speech rights do not extend to this privately owned website. The Rules and Guidelines of this website governs the behaviors and activities of the members. If you choose not to follow the guidelines agreed to during registration, the result is a disabling of your account.

Furthermore:

TalkofSunCity.com and its designees shall have the right in their sole discretion to edit, refuse to post, or remove any Content posted on the TalkofSunCity.com’s Bulletin Boards and to move Content to other areas of the Talkofsuncity.com Bulletin Board. Without limiting the foregoing, Talkofsuncity.com and its designees shall have the right to remove any Content that is in violation of the provisions hereof or otherwise objectionable. You agree to indemnify and hold TalkofSunCity.com harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your violation of these terms and conditions or your violation of any rights of another.