Forum Rules - Please read before posting.

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27/01/26 - 11:15am (edited)

Forum Rules List 


A) Be respectful

  • Treat members with respect: no bullying, harassment, name-calling, baiting, or dogpiling.
  • Disagreements are fine; personal attacks are not.


B) Keep people safe

  • No doxxing: don’t post personal/identifying info (addresses, phone numbers, private emails, workplace details).
  • No threats, encouragement of self-harm, or intimidation.
  • No impersonation of members, staff, or organisations.


C) Keep animals safe (ferret welfare)

  • No content promoting cruelty, neglect, or unsafe practices.
  • If giving husbandry advice, be clear when you’re sharing personal experience vs established guidance.
  • Emergencies and urgent illness/injury: treat as urgent and encourage immediate appropriate action.


D) Content quality and relevance

  • Keep posts in the right categories and use clear titles.
  • Avoid repetitive posts; use existing threads where appropriate.
  • No low-effort spam, engagement farming, or copy-paste junk.


E) Prohibited content

  • Hate speech or discriminatory content of any kind.
  • ****** content involving minors (instant ban).
  • Graphic violence or gore (unless clearly educational and appropriately marked, and even then may be removed).
  • Illegal activity, including facilitation or instructions.


F) Buying, selling, rehoming (if you allow it)

  • Be transparent: location (general area), age, temperament, health context (if known), and rehoming reason.
  • No scams, pressure tactics, or deposits outside agreed safe methods.
  • Follow all applicable UK laws and welfare standards.
  • The forum may remove listings that raise welfare or safety concerns.


G) Photos and media

  • Only upload media you have rights to share.
  • Don’t post identifiable images of others (or their children) without consent.
  • Keep image posts reasonably sized and relevant.


H) Advertising and promotions

  • No unsolicited advertising or affiliate spam.
  • Small business posts should be in the correct section and follow any posting limits set.


I) Moderation actions

  • Moderators may edit/move/lock/remove content to keep things organised and safe.
  • Repeated or severe breaches can result in restrictions or bans.
  • Don’t argue moderation in public threads—use the agreed contact route/appeals process.
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