AMC Rule Changes

[GRDPuck]

Changes to the AMC Rules (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61825) will be posted here to enable members to remain in adherence.
Please ensure you read and understand the below rule changes.

The primary purpose of the AMC Rules (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61825) is to maintain a consistent and friendly environment whilst also protecting individual members and the AMC Community as a whole.

Please assist us to keep the AMC Club, Website and Forums a great place for all.
If you feel any rule is unfair or needs amendment, please contact a member of the AMC Management Team (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/announcement.php?f=32&a=22) or send an email to admin@aussiemagna.com
The AMC Executive Team (Admin/Mods) will then discuss the issue or proposed change and agree on the appropriate action (if any).

[GRDPuck]

Rule# 2.2 (Debates and Arguments) has been amended for fairness & consistency.
This was the result of some recent Political debate threads which highlighted the need to focus more on the behaviour of the individual posts rather than the topic being discussed.
The threads in question have been reopened and an infraction has been reversed.

Amended Rule:

2.2 Debates and Arguments
Healthy and respectful debating is allowed as long as the debate remains constructive and does not degrade into personal abuse or attack.
Engaging in or provoking an argument which is unhelpful, negative or abusive is not permitted.
The moderators will not act on personal opinion, belief or disagreements, but will act on personal abuse and provocation.
Please be mindful and consider your post carefully when starting or responding to debates. Especially controversial threads such as Holden vs Ford vs Mitsubishi, Political or Religious debates as these often lead to heated arguments and personal abuse.

[GRDPuck]

Rule# 1.1 has been amended to broaden it's purpose to include all AMC Members. Although this was the rule's initial intention and we already have an infraction for "Abuse/Disrespect of an AMC Member or the Club", the rule did not specifically include all AMC Members. This has now been addressed. AMC will not tolerate one or more AMC Members bullying or stalking other AMC members in this forum.

Previous Rule:
1.1 Treatment of AMC & the AMC Management Team
Disrespectful remarks or abuse towards the AMC Club or any member of the AMC Management Team will not be tolerated.

Revised/New Rule:
1.1 Treatment of AMC Members.
Disrespectful remarks or abuse towards the AMC Club or any member of the AMC Management Team will not be tolerated.
Abuse, Bullying and Stalking of AMC Members will not be tolerated.

[GRDPuck]

Rule# 6.14 has been amended to allow an AMC member to sell on behalf of an immediate family member (Mother, Father, Sister, Brother) or partner.

Previous Rule:
6.14 Selling for others
Members selling items on AMC must be the legal owner of that item.
Selling on behalf of, or on selling of items is not permitted.

Revised/New Rule:
6.14 Selling for others
Members selling items on AMC must be the legal owner of the item being sold.
Selling on behalf of, or on selling of items is not permitted.
The only exception to this rule is for immediate family and partners. In this case, the AMC Member must be authorised by the seller/owner, to act as the sole/primary contact for the item being sold, to be responsible for all questions, sales inquiries, sale negotiations and after sales issues (if any).

[GRDPuck]

Rule# 2.15 has been deleted.
The 'Babes' & 'Hot Guys' threads have been moved to The Pub.

Previous Rule:
2.15 Not Work Safe (NWS) 'Babes' & 'Hot Guys' threads.
The following subset of rules only apply to the NWS Babes (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75034) & Hot Guys (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75072) threads.
• No nudity or pornographic images will be tolerated.
• If a photo appears to be of a person under 18 years old, that post will be deleted and will remain deleted until the posting member can prove the persons age. Then at the discretion of the AMC Executive Team, the photo may be reinstated.
• Photographs which appear to have been taken for private use only (never intended to be circulated in public), will be deleted and will remain deleted until the posting member can prove the photo’s public distribution or provide the person’s identity and permission to use the photo. Then at the discretion of the AMC Executive Team, the photo may be reinstated.
• Immature or Photo-shopped humour photos will be deleted.
• Photographs of AMC Members must only be posted by the member themselves.
• No video or YouTube style links.
• Please keep response posts (posts without pics) limited, excessive spam will be deleted. Off-topic posts will be deleted.
• Please use an online image host such as Photobucket (http://photobucket.com/) or Imageshack (http://imageshack.us/) to host your pics.
• If you are offended by a photo posted in this thread, please report it and the AMC Executive Team will discuss it and take action if deemed necessary. If you are offended by all photos posted in this thread, please feel free to not open the thread again.
• Any photo or image may be deleted at the discretion of the AMC Management Team.

Revised/New Rule:
None (deleted). - will be covered by The Pub rules.

[GRDPuck]

Rule# 8 added for "The Pub".

[GRDPuck]

Rule# 6.12 has been deleted.
Expression of Interest (EOI) threads are no longer permitted.

Previous Rule:
6.12 Expression Of Interest (EOI)
If you are unsure if you want to sell, maybe consider an EOI thread.
Items are not to be sold in EOI threads.
If you decide to sell, you must create a new FS or AUC thread and request the current EOI thread to be locked.
You may post a link from your EOI thread to your new FS or AUC thread.

Revised/New Rule:
None (deleted).

Note: Rule 6.11.1 changed to 6.11 and 6.11.2 changed to 6.12.

[GRDPuck]

Rule# 6.10 has been amended to define a process for members to raise concerns with items placed up for sale on AMC.

Previous Rule:
6.10 Derogatory Posts & Undermining Value
Derogatory posts directed at either the seller or their item are not permitted. This includes anything which undermines the item’s worth. Every seller has the right to try to sell their item, without hassle, at the price they are asking; it is up to the seller and no one else to determine the sale price and to adjust the price if needed.


Revised/New Rule:
6.10 Derogatory Posts & Undermining Value
Derogatory posts directed at either the seller or their item are not permitted. This includes anything which undermines the item’s worth. Every seller has the right to try to sell their item, without hassle, at the price they are asking; it is up to the seller and no one else to determine the sale price and to adjust the price if needed.
If a member has any concerns regarding the legality of the item being sold or possible omitted information considered to be critical to the items worth or condition, please use the report post function and the AMC sales yard Dispute Resolution Officer will commence appropriate steps to determine what actions (if any) need to be implemented. The resolution actions may include for example, a request to the seller to include the omitted information, the For Sale thread being withdrawn or no further action required.

[GRDPuck]

Rule# 6.13 has been amended to clarify the Auction end time being the seller's timezone.

Previous Rule:
6.13 Auctions (AUC)
If you, the buyer, bid and win, you must buy the item unless it is significantly different to the item advertised for sale.
If you, the seller, place an item up for auction - you must sell it to the winning bidder who meets the auction criteria.
The Auction end date/time can not be changed.
Auctions that closed while the Forum was unavailable are considered unsold/void and may be restarted by the Seller after approval from the AMC Executive Team.
Auction Bids of ill-nature will not be tolerated.
The winning bidder of an auction thread is the last/highest bid (at or above the Auction Start price) before the nominated close time.
ie. If the auction close time is 5:00pm then the winning bid is the last/highest bid with a Forum timestamp of 4:59pm AEST (AEDT when applicable).
If this sale falls through, the seller may decide to offer the item to the next highest bidder (who bid before the auction closed) or close this Auction and recommence a new For Sale or Auction thread.


Revised/New Rule:
6.13 Auctions (AUC)
If you, the buyer, bid and win, you must buy the item unless it is significantly different to the item advertised for sale.
If you, the seller, place an item up for auction - you must sell it to the winning bidder who meets the auction criteria.
The Auction end date/time can not be changed.
Unless otherwise stated, the Auction end time refers to the timezone of the Seller.
The winning bidder of an auction thread is the last/highest bid (at or above the Auction Start price) before the nominated close time.
ie. If the auction close time is 5:00pm then the winning bid is the last/highest bid with a Forum timestamp of 4:59pm AEST (AEDT when applicable).
If the initial sale falls through, the seller may decide to offer the item to the next highest bidder (who bid before the auction closed) or close this Auction and recommence a new For Sale or Auction thread.
Auctions that closed while the Forum was unavailable are considered unsold/void and may be restarted by the Seller after approval from the AMC Executive Team.
Auction Bids of ill-nature will not be tolerated.

[GRDPuck]

Rule# 3.3 (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61825&p=1166510&viewfull=1#post1166510) has been amended to relax the requirements needed to change a member's Username.

Previous Rule:

3.3 Username Changes
User Name changes are permitted at Admin discretion and if you meet the following criteria;
• You have not previously changed your username
• You have been registered with the forums for at least 2 years
• You are a donating member
• You have not received over two infraction points on the forum
• You can provide a valid reason for your username change
• You have your old username as your custom title for a minimum of 12 months.


Revised/New Rule:

3.3 Username Changes
User Name changes are permitted at Admin discretion and if you meet the following criteria;
• You are a current year donating member
• You do not have over three active infraction points
• You have your old username as your custom title for a minimum of 3 months.
If you wish to change your username, please contact one of the AMC Administrators.

[GRDPuck]

Rule# 6.18 (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61825&p=1166513&viewfull=1#post1166513) has been amended to bring AMC in line with other classified sites and to ensure members selling and buying Vehicles on AMC are further protected.


Previous Rule:

6.18 Car Sales
The car’s VIN Number must be made available to prospective buyers so appropriate checks can be made if required.


Revised/New Rule:

6.18 Car Sales
The sale of Vehicles (Cars, Bikes, etc.) on AMC must be accompanied with the following additional information in the first post to allow prospective buyers to perform appropriate checks if required.

VIN Number:
Registration Number (if registered):
Registration Due Date:


We also suggest members review the For Sale Guidelines (6.20) (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61825&p=1166513&viewfull=1#post1166513).

[GRDPuck]

Rule# 6.1 (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61825&p=1166513&viewfull=1#post1166513) has been amended to further protect members in the For Sale forum.


Previous Rule:


As a standard member below 50 posts you have the following rights:
• Not allowed to sell items on AMC. (Not allowed to post For Sale threads)
• Not allowed for sale items in signature, profile, avatar or Custom User Title.
• Allowed to buy goods in the For Sale forum.
• Allowed to post WTB threads in the Wanted To Buy forum.

As a standard member above 50 posts you have the following rights:
• Not allowed for sale items in signature, profile, avatar or Custom User Title.
• Not allowed to sell multiple items for profit.
• Allowed to sell a reasonable level of personal goods in the For Sale forum.
• Allowed to buy goods in the For Sale forum.
• Allowed to post WTB threads in the Wanted To Buy forum.

AMC offers various levels of sponsorship, for other ventures you may have. Please PM a member of the AMC Executive Team for further details.

6.1 Minimum 50 Post Rule
Only members with a minimum of 50 posts are allowed to create a For Sale thread.
Do not spam to get to 50 posts or you will find your stay very short at AMC.




Revised/New Rule:


As a standard member who has been registered for less than 3 months and/or has below 50 posts, you have the following rights:
• Not allowed to sell items on AMC. (Not allowed to post For Sale threads)
• Not allowed for sale items in signature, profile, avatar or Custom User Title.
• Allowed to buy goods in the For Sale forum.
• Allowed to post WTB threads in the Wanted To Buy forum.

As a standard member who has been registered for 3 or more months and has 50 posts or greater, you have the following rights:
• Not allowed for sale items in signature, profile, avatar or Custom User Title.
• Not allowed to sell multiple items for profit.
• Allowed to sell a reasonable level of personal goods in the For Sale forum.
• Allowed to buy goods in the For Sale forum.
• Allowed to post WTB threads in the Wanted To Buy forum.

AMC offers various levels of sponsorship, for other ventures you may have. Please PM a member of the AMC Executive Team for further details.

6.1 Minimum 50 Post/3 Month Rule
Only members who have been registered to the forum for a minimum of 3 calendar months, with a minimum of 50 non-spam posts, are allowed to create a For Sale thread.
Do not spam to get to 50 posts or you will find your stay very short at AMC.

[Red Valdez]

Rule# 6.4 (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61825&p=1166513&viewfull=1#post1166513) has been updated to explicitly state that all FS threads must have a fixed selling price - simply giving "offers" as the price is not sufficient. This requirement is to prevent disputes from arising, and has been enforced by the AET for some time.

Members are still free to accept a lesser offer or to lower the price in due course. As always though, they are obliged to sell to the first person to offer them the current asking price.

Previous Rule

6.4 For Sale Template
The For Sale Template is used for For Sale (FS) threads and Free or giveaway items (FREE).
All FS and FREE threads must use the AMC Standard FS Template.
COPY AND PASTE the below template into your proposed FS thread.


Revised/New Rule

6.4 For Sale Template
The For Sale Template is used for For Sale (FS) threads and Free or giveaway items (FREE).
All FS and FREE threads must use the AMC Standard FS Template.
All FS threads must have a fixed selling price.
COPY AND PASTE the below template into your proposed FS thread.

[GRDPuck]

Rule# 6.17 (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61825&p=1166513&viewfull=1#post1166513) has been updated to further explain the For Sale thread Bumping rule.

Previous Rule

6.17 Thread ‘Bumping’
‘Bumping’ of your own active FS or WTB thread is permitted, however ‘bumping’ your thread is only permitted once every 72 hours.

Revised/New Rule

6.17 Thread ‘Bumping’
‘Bumping’ of your own active FS or WTB thread is permitted, however ‘bumping’ your thread is only permitted once every 72 hours.
Bumping includes...
- any post that adds no value or change to the sale.
- price reductions of an insignificant nature (eg 1 cent).
- pointless posts such as "PM sent", "PM replied", "Please buy it", etc.

[GRDPuck]

Rule# 8 (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61825&p=1166515&viewfull=1#post1166515) has been updated. All threads within the Pub must now contain the forum set prefix [NSFW] (Not Safe For Work).

Previous Rule

8. The Pub (available to Donating Members (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69765) only)
The most important AMC Pub Rules can be found in The Pub (see the blackboard), however, for those still sober enough for further reading (yes, both of you)...
The below Pub Rules are a collective result of the Pub proposal thread (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81733) as discussed by the you, the AMC Donating Members.
...

Revised/New Rule

8. The Pub (available to Donating Members (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69765) only)
The most important AMC Pub Rules can be found in The Pub (see the blackboard), however, for those still sober enough for further reading (yes, both of you)...
The below Pub Rules are a collective result of the Pub proposal thread (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81733) as discussed by the you, the AMC Donating Members.
All threads in 'The Pub' must use the forum set prefix [NSFW].
...

[Red Valdez]

Rule #6.17 (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61825&p=1166513&viewfull=1#post1166513) regarding bumping has been updated to remove any ambiguity. Also, if you're a Donating Member, Sponsor or Management, the bump period has been reduced to 48 hours.

As this rule has tended to been overlooked, it has been moved up to rule #6.11. All the other rules remain unchanged, albeit one number higher.

Previous Rule

6.17 Thread ‘Bumping’
‘Bumping’ of your own active FS or WTB thread is permitted, however ‘bumping’ your thread is only permitted once every 72 hours.
Bumping includes...
- any post that adds no value or change to the sale.
- price reductions of an insignificant nature (eg 1 cent).
- pointless posts such as "PM sent", "PM replied", "Please buy it", etc.

New/Revised Rule

6.11 Thread ‘Bumping’
You cannot make any post in your own FS/WTB thread for at least 72 hours following the previous post (regardless of whether it was posted by you or another member). The only exception is if you're answering a question asked in the thread. For Donating Members, Sponsors and members of the Management Team, this duration is reduced to 48 hours.

[GRDPuck]

Rule# 6.16 (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61825&p=1166513&viewfull=1#post1166513) has been updated to include Group Buys and threads for Group Buy and Sponsorship ideas.

Previous Rule

6.16 Commercial Advertising
The For Sale forum is for private sales only.
As stated in Rule 2.10 (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1166509&postcount=4), no advertising of commercial products or business trade is allowed without prior approval through the AMC Sponsorship program.
AMC Sponsors have progressive levels of advertising options and sale quantity authorities based on the Sponsorship Level selected.
If you wish to advertise/sell products for your business for profit, please contact the AMC Sponsorship Coordinators - Mal (Madmagna) (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/member.php?u=18) or Graeme (GRDPuck) (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/member.php?u=329).

Revised/New Rule

6.16 Sponsorship & Group Buys
The For Sale forum is for private sales only.
AMC offers various options for sponsorship, these have progressive levels of advertising options and sale quantity authorities based on the Sponsorship Level selected.
If you wish to advertise or sell a product or service for profit, please contact an AMC Sponsorship Coordinator - Mal (Madmagna) (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/member.php?u=18) or Graeme (GRDPuck) (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/member.php?u=329) – to discuss your proposal.

Group Buys must be approved by the AMC Administration Team.

If you have a Sponsorship idea or Group Buy opportunity, and wish to gauge the potential interest, please contact a member of the AMC Moderation or Administration Team. Your request will be considered, and if approved, you will be given permission to create a thread to ‘float’ your idea/proposal to the AMC members.