As a result of a recent review carried out by forum staff regarding the structure and layout of RailUK Forums, we are today launching our most comprehensive revision to the forum since our launch in 2005.
Following an extensive review we have concluded that particularly the current rules with regard relevancy appear to be beyond the capability of many of our members. As a result we have taken the decision to merge all the content of each Forum into one Master thread for each subject area, as such these will be:
We are sure that you will agree that this new structure will enable us to avoid many off topic postings and thus reduce the number of occasions on which we need to move or amend your posts which we know from feedback many of you are not keen on.
We will, in due course, be making an update to the below section of the Forum Rules.
Whilst this appears to be a significant set of changes to become accustomed to for some of you, we are aware that making off topic postings comes very easily to some of you; making us confident that the period of adjustment will be short.
Regards
The Staff Team
Following an extensive review we have concluded that particularly the current rules with regard relevancy appear to be beyond the capability of many of our members. As a result we have taken the decision to merge all the content of each Forum into one Master thread for each subject area, as such these will be:
- UK Railway Discussion thread
- Infrastructure & Stations thread
- Traction & Rolling Stock thread
- Allocations, Diagrams & Timetables thread
- Railway Jobs & Careers thread
- Railtours & Preservation thread
- Fares Advice & Policy thread
- Disputes & Prosecutions thread
- Railway History & Nostalgia thread
- International Transport thread
- Buses & Coaches thread
- Other Public Transport thread
- Photography Sites, Blogs & Videos thread
- Memorabilia, Media & Publications thread
- Modelling, Games & Simulations thread
- Trip Planning & Reports thread
- General Discussion thread
We are sure that you will agree that this new structure will enable us to avoid many off topic postings and thus reduce the number of occasions on which we need to move or amend your posts which we know from feedback many of you are not keen on.
We will, in due course, be making an update to the below section of the Forum Rules.
Forum Rules said:Relevant
- New threads should be given appropriate, descriptive titles and subsequent posts should remain relevant to the original topic.
- If referring to an external source you should put the text in QUOTE tags, provide details of the source and make a relevant comment to promote discussion.
- If posting a personal suggestion for changes to rail provision, you should make this position clear in the thread title so readers are clear it is not based on the work or aspirations of any recognised body.
- If posting a thread requesting a list of examples of a specific, or combination of characteristics, you should start the thread title with "Trivia:".
Whilst this appears to be a significant set of changes to become accustomed to for some of you, we are aware that making off topic postings comes very easily to some of you; making us confident that the period of adjustment will be short.
Regards
The Staff Team