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  • GhostInTheMachine
    Forum Webmaster
    • Jul 2009
    • 621

    Rules/Guidelines

    FORUM Mission Statement:

    It is our goal that the CMP Forum continues to stand out as a unique and friendly family-orientated site for CMP enthusiasts, which include youth under the age of 13. It is a site that is friendly, clean and unique, and is focused on CMP-associated activities and firearms. That policy is reflected in the site content.

    Forum Rules:

    Respect other members
    Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion. You have the right to disagree with that opinion. You do not have the right to be rude, vulgar, or disrespectful in expressing your opposition. Flaming will not be tolerated!


    No harassment
    Absolutely no tolerance. If any moderator receives a report of harassment that can be validated through our online logs, the user can face being permanently banned, ISP notified of internet mis-usage and possible police action based on severity.

    Keep it clean
    Due to its involvement with youth, CMP must comply with COPPA requirements. This means we must police our forum more strictly than usual commercial or private sites. When posting please avoid using excessive vulgarity. Many people read the boards while at work or at home with young eyes present, or we have younger members who visit the forum. Posts with excessive language used will be edited or deleted at the discretion of the mods/admins. Questionable images and threads (bloody, nude, racist ect..) are not acceptable and will be deleted. Pornography is strictly prohibited!! Even those classy "babe" photos can be considered an inappropriate image and the post will be deleted.

    Make your comments count
    If you have something to say, make an effort of communicating it intelligently. Don't have anything worth while contributing? Don't say anything. Let’s keep the "junk posts to a minimum"

    No Spamming / Advertising
    Please do not post the same question across multiple forums. The best way to get the answers you are searching for is to post a clear single question in the appropriate forum and be patient, Replies will come. If you are in a hurry for a particular answer try using the search button or reading through replies to similar questions. It may just contain the information that you need. Any members advertising their wares on the site without expressed permission will get banned. Personal items for sale in the classifieds are ok as long as the meet the criteria laid out in the site rules.

    Copy Written Material
    The site will not host or allow the posting of copy-written/patented materials such as books, music, movies, etc.

    Disallowed specific topics
    We're all about freedom of speech, however there are some topics that don't belong here, such as:

    Police/military bashing/slander.
    Breaking the law.
    No satanic threads/links etc.
    Politics.
    Any form of racism PERIOD.

    Avatars
    Avatars are turned off. We realize this is an option in the users control panel. But our server hosts those images. The more “junk” we hold on the server the slower it is. Let’s keep the forum quick and simple. <O></O>

    Signatures.
    Short and sweet please. Members who have signatures found to be lengthy or consuming too much space in a post will have their signature edited or removed. Do not make it a "look at me" billboard!


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    ADDITIONAL RULES, TO INCLUDE MARKETPLACE/CLASSIFIED AD RULES:

    1. Profile Requirements

    To start a sale, buy or trade thread anywhere in the Marketplace, your Profile must contain:

    A. Your FIRST and LAST name as well as your STATE of residence. Your profile privacy settings must be set to at least allow registered users the ability to view your profile info, i.e. - Not set to "Friends only."
    B. You must "enable receive email and PM’s" in your Control panel if you intend to buy or sell.

    Additionally, you must have a valid email address listed in your registration profile (which can only be viewed by moderators/admin in the vBulletin master page).

    Users with obvious fake names, or using false names in their profile will be permanently removed from the forum without warning.
    PLEASE NOTE: When a member has failed to put their full names and location in their profile, their ads will be deleted WITHOUT NOTICE. You are responsible enough to be involved in firearm activity, so you can be responsible enough to read and understand the forum rules. The posted rules ARE your notice as they are posted throughout the forum. Threads/ads will be restored once a member has updated their profile with first and last name, and state.


    2. The Marketplace is intended SOLELY for the mutual benefit of forum members as a resource to support each other's collecting and/or shooting goals.
    It is NOT intended for, and will NOT be used by members strictly as a repeated, for-profit venture/operation. This includes:
    A. Purchasing items from members on the forum, then posting them for sale at a markup/profit on other commercial sites, i.e. – eBay, Gunbroker, etc.
    B. Reselling items at a considerable markup that were recently purchased from CMP.
    Members found to have clearly abused this policy will lose the ability to post in and use the Marketplace, and potentially have their forum privileges suspended, temporarily or permanently.


    3. You may only list personally owned items, and/or request/WTB items for yourself. “Selling (or buying) this for a friend/family member” ads, and 3rd-party sales/purchases are prohibited.
    Additionally, NO posting or linking to listings on eBay, Craigslist, Gunbroker, Reddit, or other outside auction/commercial sites. We will not have the items placed here also. List your product here, try to sell it here, then take it to eBay, Craigslist, Gunbroker, auction-arms, etc.

    4. There will be no “auction style” selling here…If you post an item for sale and it says anything like "I will take the highest offer" it will be removed.
    We will ask you list your item on just one forum, so there is not confusion and/or issues with an item being sold on another forum when someone attempts to purchase it here. If you do list and sell on another forum, it is your responsibility to immediately update your ad on our forum…if you do not, your privilege to post in the Marketplace and even the forum itself may be suspended, at least temporarily.

    NOTE REGARDING 1911 PISTOLS PURCHASED FROM CMP:
    If you are considering selling a 1911/1911A1 you acquired directly from CMP, you MUST obtain approval from CMP1911ADMIN before listing it on the forum as purchasers of these weapons are not allowed to resell them as a condition of the purchase. You may reach him via PM or email: [email protected]


    5. Vendors (or people selling large quantities of the same item as part of a commercial venture) must first contact a moderator or admin.


    6. Omission of information is also known as fraud. It is wholly the responsibility of the person listing an item to describe it ACCURATELY and TRUTHFULLY.
    Example: If you are selling a rifle stock that has a 9 inch crack in it you need to disclose that information to the buyer. Do not describe the item or tell the buyer that the stock has "light scratches" only.
    If we determine that you defraud a member by failing to disclose facts about your items, your access to this section will be restricted and you may be permanently banned from the forum.


    7. CLASSIFIED AD REQUIREMENTS
    A. Briefly describe your item in the title, along with WTS, WTT or WTB.
    B. We do not have any rules regarding notification of a purchase or trade in an ad...it can be accomplished via a post on the thread, a PM, an email, a phone call, a pigeon carrier, etc. However, if you set the terms of your sale, you must follow them! We do not require or enforce any conditions of purchase; however, if a member violates their own terms then they are subject to at least suspension from the Marketplace section. For example: If you say, "First 'I'll take it' gets it," and sell to someone via PM or email without updating your ad and someone posts they'll take it, that's on you. We will not be party to a dispute, but you WILL lose your privilege to post in the Marketplace as a minimum since you failed to follow your own conditions.
    C. You must list a price, and make it easily visible, not just lost in the description. Ads without a price will be deleted. It is ok to list a price and OBO (or best offer); however, no auction-style listings
    D. As noted in item #4, provide ALL and ACCURATE details. i.e color, size, caliber, year, make, model, condition, defects, etc
    E. Post pictures, or at least the links to them. If you are unable to post pics, then make them available via e-mail.
    F. List shipping, pick-up or delivery options for the buyer, as well as cost.
    G. Be sure to mark your ad as "SOLD" once the items are sold.


    8. Do not bump ads older than 90 days without moderator approval. Ads older than 90 days will be locked if they get bumped.


    9. Do not bump an ad more than once within a 24-hour period. Ads bumped multiple times within 24 hours will be locked or deleted. Members who continually do this will have their ads locked or deleted, and will lose your privilege to post in the Marketplace.


    10. Remove previous bump posts so as to keep the size of the threads to a minimum. Nobody wants to have to search through 4+ pages of "Bump" or "ttt" posts simply to find information on the item listed.
    If not removed, mods will remove them and/or delete the thread if it gets out of hand.


    11. If you commit to buy or sell, please contact the seller or buyer within 24 hours with a PM or email to make arrangements.


    12. If an item is sold, please mark the thread as such. This will help eliminate the old threads coming back up, as well as help those looking for specific items.


    13. For WTB items anywhere in the Marketplace:
    - Only respond to a WTB ad if you possess the requested item or have specific knowledge of that item’s availability. For example, do not post, “Check eBay” or “Check Gunbroker.”
    - Once you have found/purchased the item(s) desired, delete the thread so as to not waste other members' time and allow for other threads to have visibility.


    14. Keep the classified threads clean of extraneous/fluff comments and questions, regardless of how innocent or praiseworthy. This prevents derailing the thread and generating wasteful, opinionated discussions, as well as surreptitious bumping of threads.
    If you have a technical or knowledge question relating to a listed item, start a new thread or search and add to an existing thread.
    If you want to thank or praise a seller or item, DON'T do it in the sale thread as it unnecessarily bumps a stale thread, and said comments will be deleted. Instead, do the person the courtesy of posting in the Buyer/Seller Feedback section here:
    http://forums.thecmp.org/forumdisplay.php?f=81

    Basically, if you don't have a question DIRECTLY related to a sale/trade/purchase of a specific thread, don't post! And this particularly applies to stomping a member’s ad concerning their asking price as there is a tendency to post negative replies when someone lists an item for sale that others consider overpriced.
    We will not tolerate members stomping another member's ad concerning their asking price.
    This also includes posting low-ball offers. If you want to make an offer lower than the asking price, even if it states OBO, do it via PM or email.
    If an item is sold and the listing member deleted the price (which is their prerogative) and you want to know what the price was, do NOT post in the thread…send the member a PM.

    Those who continually stomp or hijack other member's ads will face temporary, and even permanent suspension of their forum privileges.


    15. No duplicate or multiple threads in different sections for the same item. Pick one section, the most applicable, and post there. Additional duplicate threads will be deleted. Multiple ads can cause a problem when different people post they’ll take it at the same time in the different threads.


    16. You may not use the signature block function to solicit purchases, trades and/or sales. That is why we have the Marketplace...post a thread with your specific WTB, WTS, WTT ad.
    You may have up to two lines stating you are looking or searching for a particular rifle/weapon and serial number.
    As with individual posts, signature blocks/lines are subject to the same forum rules and will be handled accordingly if they violate any forum rules, policies/procedures or take up too much room of a post.


    OTHER TIPS/GUIDELINES
    - Buyers and Sellers should verify each other’s identity before sending money and/or products. If possible, get each other’s phone number and have a quick conversation to confirm the transaction details.
    - As a suggestion: sellers should consider using delivery confirmation to avoid conflicts from buyers; saying they never received the products.
    - Buyers, get to know the seller a little before you blindly send cash. If something does not seem right; it probably isn't. If something seems too good to be true; it probably is. Contact a moderator or report a thread/post that appears to be a scam.
    - Respect fellow members. This section is a great place to support/help out fellow members and occasionally make new friends. Please be respectful to your fellow members. Maybe try selling here to a member instead of eBay, maybe save them a buck or two. If you have any questions, problems or concerns feel free to contact a moderator or admin.
    - We do not require members to keep ads, or keep a listing price in the thread. It is your ad, so you are free to delete it at your discretion, as well as remove the asking price if you so desire. If someone is curious about the price for what an item sold, contact the seller via PM…do NOT post in thread.
    - Lastly, don't forget the <b>Buyer/Seller Feedback section</b>
    http://forums.thecmp.org/forumdisplay.php?f=81
    Be sure to express a good or bad experience with your buyer or seller, and let others know what to expect. Also be sure to check there for a member if you are concerned BEFORE you buy.


    MODERATION RULES/ENFORCEMENT
    1. All spammers get banned instantly and permanently.
    2. Inappropriate or out of hand threads shall be closed with or without reason posted for the closure or deleted at the discretion of the Mods/Admins.
    3. If you cannot follow the rules set forth, your posts may be deleted, removed, or edited by the Moderators.
    4. If you repeatedly do not follow the rules set forth, you will be banned from this section or from the CMP Forum for any length of time from 2 days to permanently, at the discretion of the Moderators.

    NOTE: These rules can change at any time. Administrators and Moderators have the right to make any decision that fits the website and its users.


    DISCLAIMER
    The CMP, any of its staff and forum administrators/moderators assume NO liability or responsibility for Marketplace transactions. Members will use at their own risk, and CMP will not be responsible for any disputes or claims between members involving a transaction.
    The Civilian Marksmanship Program forum is intended primarily to be a technically-oriented website for professional, courteous, and intellectual discussion of CMP matches, activities, firearms and related events. We are an online community founded by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, of all ages and walks of life. Remember that we have youth CMP participants who view this site. Please enjoy your stay and with your help, we can make the CMP Forums safe for all.


    The opinions and posts on this site do not necessarily reflect those of The Civilian Marksmanship Program.


    If you have any questions, please contact a Moderator

    CMP Staff
    Last edited by Big_Red; 07-20-2020, 08:47 AM.
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