Team FD Online • Board Rules

Board Rules

1.0 General Forum Rules: 1.1 Spamming; 1.2 Replies; 1.3 Double-posts; 1.4 Pictures; 1.5 Post deletion; 1.6 Off-topic posts; 1.7 Cussing; 1.8 Respect; 1.9 Respect!!!; 1.10 Txt-spk; 1.11 Avatars; 1.12 Flooding; 1.13 Chatting; 1.14 Right category

2.0 Selling Section Rules: 2.1 Item details; 2.2 Item/s per category; 2.3 Bumping; 2.4 Selling permission; 2.5 Page limits; 2.6 Caveat emptor, caveat venditor

3.0 Tech Section Rules: 3.1 Search before posting; 3.2 Proper category; 3.3 Descriptive titles; 3.4 DIY articles

1.1 Spamming: Spamming is prohibited. Spamming is the abuse of electronic messaging systems (including most broadcast media, digital delivery systems) to send unsolicited, non-sense messages indiscriminately.; Top

1.2 Replies: Posting one word replies and/or smileys are not allowed. This falls under the category of spamming (see 1.1). Post something intellectual and sensible instead.; Top

1.3 Double-posts: Double-posting is illegal. It means posting topic after topic with the same or similar name and content. Consecutive posts by the same person in a thread will be merged by the system automatically.; Top

1.4 Pictures: Posted pictures has a max size of 640x480, 480x640 or at least small enough for the other forumers to load it quite quick. Just post the link (url) of the file it if it’s too big.; Top

1.5 Post deletion: Posting of any material which is false, defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, or otherwise in violation of ANY law is not allowed. Moderators/Admins reserves the right to delete these posts immediately.; Top

1.6 Off-topic posts: Stay on Topic! Perhaps the topic is about engines or something then you type about how nice the weather is today. This is not allowed.; Top

1.7 Cussing: Don’t cuss too much. Depending on moderator, if he/she finds it too vulgar for the public eye, then he/she has every right to delete or edit it.; Top

1.8 Respect: Respect the moderators and admins, so they will respect you too.; Top

1.9 Respect!!!: Respect the other members. They can help you out in more ways you can imagine.; Top

1.10 Txt-spk: Text-speak is annoying and hard to read. Don’t use it. Let us set an example that we are all educated people who knows how to type properly.; Top

1.11 Avatars: Avatar size is limited only to a maximum of 80x80 pixels. All avatars exceeding the allowable limit will automatically be resized. Mature or adult themed avatars will be immediately removed without notice.; Top

1.12 Flooding: No flooding of posts in the forum. This means replying to more than one topic with non-sensible posts, one-word replies or just smilies.; Top

1.13 Chatting: Chatting is not allowed in the forum, please use Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger, Windows Messenger or other chat mediums for your direct conversations.; Top

1.14 Right category: When creating a new topic, always make sure that you are in the right category. Please do not create product advertisements in the Tech Section or discuss auto detailing in the External House section.; Top

2.1 Item details: Include ALL of the following information when selling your items: ITEM OFFERED, PRICE, CONTACT INFORMATION, CONDITION, WARRANTY, REASON FOR SELLING (if applicable), DESCRIPTION; Top

2.2 Item/s per category: Consolidate category-related items in one thread. This means you can only have one thread in Car Related, one thread in Miscellaneous and one thread in Offered Services. Each thread contains multiple items offered.; Top

2.3 Bumping: Bumping (by yourself or other people) is only allowed if thread hasn't had movement for 1 week. Clarificatory questions are not considered bumping.; Top

2.4 Selling permission: By default, only Official Members are allowed to post and advertise their item(s) for sale. For non-official members who wants to sell, please send a PM to the Group Head for more info.; Top

2.5 Page limits: To keep the selling section cleaner, a thread can only have a maximum of 10 pages and will be closed immediately by a moderator regardless if the items posted are already sold or not. The thread starter can then create a new thread to continue selling the remaining items.; Top

2.6 Caveat emptor, caveat venditor: Let the buyer beware, let the seller beware. Items sold/bought off the selling section or any agreements made is strictly between the seller and the buyer. Team FD offers no assurances nor provide any guarantee on the items found in the selling section.; Top

3.1 Search before posting: Use the search feature before creating a new thread. Some topics have been discussed over and over again and in great detail.; Top

3.2 Proper category: Always make sure that you are creating a new topic in the right category. Other members can help you better if you ask in the right place.; Top

3.3 Descriptive titles: Be more descriptive in your topic titles. Use "Squeaking sound when stepping on the brake" instead of "Help! Noise from the outside." Use the topic description if the space for topic title is not enough.; Top

3.4 DIY articles: Do not create threads with questions on how to do things in the DIY category. It is intended for DIY article contributions.; Top

4.1 Before the convoy leaves: Be one time. Remember that you and other convoy participants will still be traveling. Departure times are set for a reason.

Hold a driver's meeting to clarify the route, orient everyone and answer any questions.

Designate a lead car and a sweeper. The lead car should be the one who is more familiar with the route to the destination. The sweeper car (also familiar with the route to the destination) is the last car who makes sure that everyone in the convoy is ok. We do not leave ANYONE behind.

Know the cell number of the lead car and the sweeper, especially if you are not familiar with the destination.

Check all tires for punctures and if the pressure level is within acceptable parameters, including the spare tire. Same goes for oil and other car fluids.

Make sure you have an empty bladder and enough gas to reach your destination to avoid frequent stops.; Top

4.2 During the convoy: Open all head lights, fog lights and hazard signals. If making a turn, disengage the hazard signal as early as possible then make the appropriate turn signal. Engage the hazard signal after.

Always follow the lead car. No swerving and no overtaking.

Watch the car behind you. If it slows down, you slow down. It will cascade to the lead car.

Maintain 1.5-car distance at speeds of 20-30kph and 2.5-car distance at speeds of 60-80kph. Go faster then 80kph only when needed.

If non-convoy cars wants to cut-in, make it easier for them. Courtesy is good for everyone and there will be plenty of time to catch up to the rest of the group.

Disperse to 3 lanes, safely and only if possible, when approaching stop lights.

If a section of the convoy gets separated, the lead car should continue driving until a safe place is found to pull over and wait for the rest of the group to catch up.

If you are part of the convoy section that was separated, do not try to carelessly speed up to catch up with the rest of the group. They will be waiting for you as we do not leave ANYONE behind.; Top