theblackwatch
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In the last few months Rail UK Forums has become increasingly popular, with more members joining every month and ever increasing posts and threads. This is very good news, as it shows that the site continues to be an active and popular one.
However, we have had to purchase extra bandwidth to support the increased activity - had we not done this, there is a high likelihood that we would use all our bandwidth before the end of the month which would result in forum downtime. We would like to remind all members that the main purpose of our site is to discuss railway related topics. We do not think it is appropriate to have threads of a very general nature, which often become little more than personal conversations, although we have no wish to prevent debates or discussions of specific subjects, particularly those relating to topical events.
As an example, we would welcome a discussion about a film that has recently been released, but threads such as "How are you feeling now?" have no specific topic and are therefore liable to becoming personal discussion.
We would therefore be grateful if threads of a very general or personal nature be avoided. Other forums or forms of social media may be a more appropriate method of communication for such subjects. The admin team reserve the right to delete any threads that are considered to be too unspecific or random.
However, we have had to purchase extra bandwidth to support the increased activity - had we not done this, there is a high likelihood that we would use all our bandwidth before the end of the month which would result in forum downtime. We would like to remind all members that the main purpose of our site is to discuss railway related topics. We do not think it is appropriate to have threads of a very general nature, which often become little more than personal conversations, although we have no wish to prevent debates or discussions of specific subjects, particularly those relating to topical events.
As an example, we would welcome a discussion about a film that has recently been released, but threads such as "How are you feeling now?" have no specific topic and are therefore liable to becoming personal discussion.
We would therefore be grateful if threads of a very general or personal nature be avoided. Other forums or forms of social media may be a more appropriate method of communication for such subjects. The admin team reserve the right to delete any threads that are considered to be too unspecific or random.