The RC rules already have the rule about for sale posts but the local club forums are not monitored as closely as the selling/trading forums. You can always report a post to a moderator (link at the bottom of every post) if you think someone is coming here to get around the rule.
Unfortunately there are some who forget that this is a privately owned site and not a public soapbox with unlimited freedom of speech. The user agreement is very clear about this.
As far as the reviews of LFS, we wouldn't be able to enforce such a rule but we could certainly stop encouraging the bashing and feeding the trolls that just post to see how much stink they can create. I'm all for a sticky that outlines the club's goals and our wish to keep posts focused on constructive advice and not "I got ripped off" rants.
RC has a very good statement about religoin and politics. Rants might also be included in topics that build walls instead of bridges:
Reef Central â€"œ an online community...
That is the introduction that welcomes visitors to this site, and also the reason for the growth and success of the board. RC is a community, represented by people from every corner of the globe. Reef Central has grown to many thousands of members representing every possible political, social, religious, and ethnic group. Through our common love of this hobby, RC members unselfishly give of their time and energy to help others. The goodwill and spirit of cooperation shown by all on this board helps tear down the walls that separate us.
Unfortunately, there are certain topics that build walls more often than tears them down. The “Religion, Politics, World Events†forum was created to give members an opportunity to discuss current events in a less structured environment. Although many members enjoy this forum, it is also very evident that topics discussed in that forum have insulted, embarrassed, and disturbed other members of Reef Central. It is also clear that by providing a venue for issues of a highly controversial nature to be debated, a great deal of animosity has developed among members of our community. Additionally, there are members of this board who are extremely valuable resources to the reefing hobbyist, but whose participation in that forum has jeopardized their standing in the community.
We would appreciate your understanding, and cooperation in this matter. In conclusion, we would like to say to the members of this board who are in the military, or have friends, or loved ones there, that we support you and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
When such a thread starts, we could point to that statement and let the thread die.
