The forums provided by Southern Vectis Omnibus Company Ltd, thereafter known as SVOC, are for discussions about our buses, routes, network, website, the industry, and other related issues. Users are encouraged to contribute to these forums. They can be accessed from the internet at http://www.islandbuses.info/phpBB3/
Most of our groups are open, anyone can then post their own messages, or reply to those posted by others. Please note any posts are vetted by a moderator before they are shown. There are some exceptions where posting is limited to staff of SVOC only. When using our forums, please observe the usual rules of Netiquette, but in particular take heed of the following:
1. Please try to stay on topic
These are bus/transport industry groups, and messages having some relevance to buses and the industry are much more likely to be of interest to the people here. 2. When replying to a previous message, only quote as much of the original as necessary. Don't repeat a long message, then put "I agree!" at the bottom... it's hard to read, and slow to download.
3. Bad language or threatening behaviour is not acceptable. Messages containing any language likely to offend other readers will be deleted. This also applies to any postings containing offensive statements relating to (!) orientation, race, religion or other factors having no relevance to the subject.
4. Messages should usually be posted to one group only, and this should be the one appropriate to the subject. Multiple user account registrations by any one user on the same board are not permitted, unless specifically sanctioned by the relevant forum administrator.
5. Commercial postings are not permitted on our forums, or private messaging systems. They are not a depository for press releases, adverts, or any other solicited or unsolicited commercial communication.
6. The Acceptable Use Policy applies both to private messages and forums.
7. You are reminded of the text you agree to when you join a SVOC forum, and are obliged to comply with it:
You agree not to post any abusive, obscene, libellous, hateful, threatening or any other material that may violate any applicable laws. You also agree to comply with our Acceptable use policy. Compliance with our policy is a contractual requirement of access to our forums and failure to comply may lead to suspension or termination of your user account without further notice from us. Any material may be removed without prior notification. The IP address of all posts is recorded to aid in enforcing these conditions. You agree that SVOC have the right to remove, edit, move or close any topic at any time should they see fit. As a user you agree to any information you have entered above being stored in a database. While this information will not be disclosed to any third party without your consent SVOC cannot be held responsible for any hacking or cracking attempt that may lead to the data being compromised.
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Mr SV (Administrator & Moderator)