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1 - General rules
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2 - Content, images and respect for third-party rights
Forum members must ensure that they only post on techno-science.net images or written content that is free of rights or that they own, and must cite the source.
This forum is intended to provide a discussion space accessible to everyone, not a place for simple monologues. Please follow these rules:
- Whenever possible, write text that remains readable on screen and do not hesitate to split long paragraphs.
- Copying and pasting long passages from another site is prohibited. You should quote a short extract and mention its source.
- Trolling, meaning posting messages intended to provoke a hostile reaction from other participants, is prohibited. Topics likely to cause controversy, such as politics or religion, are also not allowed.
- Avoid SMS language and chat-speak.
The forum may not be used for commercial purposes or to promote websites or services, for example by creating discussion topics intended to redirect users directly or indirectly to websites or blogs.
Regarding formatting, avoid using very large or coloured fonts, or any other form of expression intended to attract the reader's attention.
3 - Technical and scientific forums
The technical and scientific forums give you an opportunity to discuss scientific news and various topics related to science and technology. We remind you that Techno-Science.net aims to promote scientific knowledge and culture. The following rules apply:
- Use language that other participants can understand and, where necessary, define the terms used or provide a link defining them.
- Base your posts on established and identified data and argue logically using a scientific approach.
- Supernatural subjects are not welcome.
- Confusing intuition with a scientific approach is not welcome either.
- Avoid going off topic; off-topic messages may be deleted.
4 - Other forums
Since life is not limited to science and technology, we have provided a social space called “Discussions”. It is also a group of moderated forums where the rules above apply. In particular, if you discuss science in these sections, the rules in part 3 also apply.
5 - Acceptance of the terms
By registering, you confirm that you agree to the rules above.
Terms of Use of Techno-Science.net updated on 8 November 2008 (Version 1-2008)