Zero Tolerance Policy

[Mandy]

The following TRF Rule has been revised because of an increase in the number of speculative posts on the forum:

Whenever possible, opinions should be based on factual information obtained from reputable sources and should be backed up by references to those sources. The moderators reserve the right to delete posts containing the more fanciful types of gossip and speculation, whether they originate in gossip magazines and websites or are simply fabricated.

The explanation of this rule can be found in FAQs which has also been updated as follows:

Why aren't I allowed to criticise any of the royals? I thought freedom of speech was a right.

You are allowed to criticise royals, and you do have the right to freedom of speech; both positive and negative opinions about royals are welcome. However, this is a privately owned forum, and participation is contingent on accepting the Social Knowledge Terms of Service, which forbid the use of obscene, vulgar, threatening, abusive, or defamatory language, and the Community Rules, which also forbid unsubstantiated gossip, spamming, and empty posts. Therefore, it's important that you express your criticism carefully. Please note that name-calling and defamatory statements are not made acceptable by the addition of 'IMO' ('in my opinion') or similar expressions. If one of your posts has been removed by a moderator because of the content, it will have been removed because of how you expressed yourself, not simply because you were critical. You're welcome to reword your post to express your opinion within the limits set by our rules.

As a result of this rule change, we are implementing a policy of zero tolerance on the Monaco Forum.

This means, no gossiping about a possible engagement or wedding between Albert and Charlene unless an announcement comes from the palace. No posting of false engagement article links. No posting of Bunte article links. No speculating about whether or not Charlene is taking French classes or converting to Catholicism, or what her feelings/motivations are for whatever she does or doesn't do. No speculating regarding Charlene's family members for whatever reason. No speculating as to Albert's feelings and/or motivations for his actions or inactions. And finally, no bashing or trashing of any member of the princely family of Monaco or their friends and associates as per this rule:

Insulting comments about other posters and royals are not permitted. Criticism is acceptable; insults and flames are not. We expect our members to treat each other with respect.

All noncompliant posts will be deleted at the discretion of the moderating team.

If you have any questions, please contact an administrator or a member of the moderating team by private message.

TRF Administrators and Monaco Moderators