Site rule reminders: DO NOT POST OR MENTION ANY UNAUTHORIZED STREAMS

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Just a reminder that in disputes, criticism of the opinion is allowed, however, attacks against members are not ever appropriate. Please re-establish this principle.

Flaming: Do not post any messages that harass, insult (name calling), belittle, threaten or mock other members. Debates are fine, but critique the opinion, not the person. Personal attacks are not permitted. Do not use sweeping generalizations and plural pronouns to cloak personal attacks. For example if a poster(s) states that he thinks 'x' is a good idea, replying that "Anyone who supports 'x' is an idiot" is a personal attack. Do not start threads to call out and embarrass other members; or make posts about ignore lists. Quotes by other members are not to be edited. You may reply to a partial quote, but do not change the quoted content in any way. No one likes to be misrepresented or have words put in their mouth.

13) Libel: Any posts libeling players, prospects, or hockey personnel. It's not acceptable to post that you heard Player X has a drinking/drug/sex/personal problem from a "good" source. Do not post information that can be considered defamatory without a link to a credible media source. Other forums, personal websites, hearsay, and personal testimonials are not considered credible.

15) Outlandish claims of inside information: This is subjective and will be at the discretion of the moderator after consulting with other posters and other administrators. Deference will be given to veteran members who have established credibility. If you're an insider, contact us with proof BEFORE you post.

Site rules can be found here -- http://hfboards.mandatory.com/faq.php?faq=vb3_board_faq#faq_forum_rules

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[MiamiScreamingEagles]

A quick reminder to stabilize the principles of the board. Please re-read the site rules (posted above) for your benefit. While disagreeing on matters of subject is perfectly acceptable, criticisms of members through personal attacks is not permitted. A reduction of insults towards fellow members should be a basic standard.

And if you have any questions, please PM one of us.

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Another matter...

Instead of quoting a member's words, changing them and then simply putting "fixed" under it, the suggested preference is to quote the user and then type your own words. Some members have complained about their words being changed and then attributed to them.

 

[GKJ]

That includes posts referring to and citing unreliable if not completely fraudulent twitter accounts. Some of you have been around here long enough to know which ones definitely are not reliable and completely fraudulent.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

The administrators of this site have informed us that the reported issue of a lawsuit filed by Brian Burke is not currently permitted for public discussion on HF Boards.

Please avoid posting links from any sites with regard to this matter in addition to making any comments.

Thank you.

(April 27, 2013).

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Threads for NHL miscellaneous, the Eagles, Phillies, Sixers and Union (soccer) are no longer stickies. We had to reduce the amount of stickies to a maximum of eight.

If the threads fall beyond the first page, they can be found by clicking on "search" near the top of the page, then "advanced search" and then enter a keyword such as "Eagles."

Another option for recall: Those threads each begin with "OT." Click on one of the visible "OT" prefixes which begin any thread in the Flyers' forum and the others should be immediately recalled.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

A reminder about flaming and the rules to which were agreed upon joining the site.

Try to avoid calling people trolls or belittling the individual. Arguing the topic is the best method.

Flaming: Do not post any messages that harass, insult (name calling), belittle, threaten or mock other members. Debates are fine, but critique the opinion, not the person. Personal attacks are not permitted. Do not use sweeping generalizations and plural pronouns to cloak personal attacks. For example if a poster(s) states that he thinks 'x' is a good idea, replying that "Anyone who supports 'x' is an idiot" is a personal attack. Do not start threads to call out and embarrass other members; or make posts about ignore lists. Quotes by other members are not to be edited. You may reply to a partial quote, but do not change the quoted content in any way. No one likes to be misrepresented or have words put in their mouth.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Regarding the matter involving Nick Leddy. A thread exists on the main board. One of the admins has the following notice in that thread. Do not re-post anything regarding private information from other sites. HF has a policy. Any questions can be addressed through PMs to one of the mods or admins.

A reminder from when this became news a few days ago - don't post anything containing private details of Mr. Leddy, REGARDLESS of how easy they may be to obtain elsewhere

You will receive an infraction and a threadban at minimum.

EDIT: Also, don't libel any of the parties involved. Same punishment will result.

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From Associated Press:

UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- The FBI is investigating social media threats made against New York Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy.

FBI spokesman J. Peter Donald confirmed the investigation in an email Wednesday to The Associated Press.

Islanders spokesman Kimber Auerbach said Leddy and his family are safe and the National Hockey League has been alerted to the situation.

http://espn.go.com/new-york/nhl/sto...igating-threats-new-york-islanders-nick-leddy

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Another reminder about libel rules and how it pertains to HF's site. Do not under any circumstance forward inappropriate matter regarding players or hockey personnel. The libel rule from HF's policy has been cited and can be found under "site rules."

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

The sticky section has been reduced to what was displayed prior to the draft.

• The recent roster moves, including trades, can be recalled by clicking on any red "confirmed with link" prefix.
• The 2015 draft picks can be recalled by hitting any blue "prospect info" prefix.
• The 2014 draft picks can be recalled by hitting any blue "player discussion" prefix.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

When more information is passed along, we will forward it here. Any questions should be addressed through private message to any of the mods.

Please do not post or solicit links to illegal game streams.

This is now part of HF's FAQ:

Copyright Infringement

Pirated Material Is Prohibited; The Three-Strike Rule:

The posting or distribution of unauthorized copies of intellectual property such as movies, television, music, games, comics and software programs is prohibited. (See Terms of Use Agreement, Section 5 “User Content” http://www.craveonline.com/termsofuse?site=hfboards.com). When a copyright owner provides CraveOnline Media, LLC, the owner and operator of Hockey’s Future (the “Company”) with written notice that a user does not have permission to post the copyright owner’s content, the Company is required by law to remove or disable the content. If the Company receives a legal notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) asking the Company to take down content that you have posted or made available, the content will be removed or disabled and you will receive a “strike” against your account. If you receive three unresolved strikes, your account will be terminated and you will not be allowed to create a new account.


How to Resolve a Strike:

You can resolve a strike by (1) submitting a counter notification in compliance with the DMCA (see “How to Submit a DMCA Counter Notification”); or (2) working directly with the copyright claimant to resolve the issue and obtaining a retraction of the DMCA notice from the copyright claimant.

Infractions:
Please note, the Three-Strike Rule described in these FAQs is separate from and in addition to other rights and responsibilities that are outlined in the Terms of Use Agreement, the Site Rules and elsewhere. For more information on infractions and the general rules of the forums, please visit this link: http://hfboards.mandatory.com/faq.php?faq=vb3_board_faq#faq_forum_rules.


How to Submit a DMCA Counter Notification:

A DMCA “counter notification” is a legal request by you asking the Company to repost or relink content that the Company removed for alleged copyright infringement. Under the DMCA, the counter notification process may be used only where the content was removed as a result of a mistake or misidentification. If content you posted has been misidentified as infringing, you may submit a counter notification to [email protected], which must include the following:

•The user’s physical or electronic signature;
•Identification of the content that has been removed and the location where it appeared before it was removed;
•A statement under penalty of perjury that the user has a good faith belief that the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification;
•The user’s name, address, and telephone number;
•A statement that the user consents to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which the user’s address is located (or any judicial district if your address is outside the United States) and will accept service of process from the person or entity who provided the DMCA notification.

Please note that under Section 512(f) of the Copyright Act, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that content was removed or disabled due to mistake or misidentification may be liable for damages. The counter notification must be submitted by the original uploader of the content or by an attorney or other agent authorized to act on his or her behalf. The Company will forward the counter notification, including the user’s name and contact information, to the person or entity that filed the DMCA notice, which person or entity may file a lawsuit against the member for copyright infringement. If the Company does not receive notice that a lawsuit has been filed within ten business days after we send the counter notification, the Company will restore the removed content.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

As far as posting highlights, it is best to adhere to the following for legal purposes:

Anything not unusual should be restricted: a goal, a pass, a save. But anything that is extraordinary, such as a highlight goal, a controversial hit, an injury or anything that can be considered the primary point of discussion, is allowed provided initial commentary is attached.

In short a video highlight accompanying a comment such as "Here is how Player X got injured..." is allowed since that is purposeful in any discussion on the matter.

Avoid posting clips of goals for the sake of posting that data. Unless the goal is something relevant, it is not necessary to show it. Same with other aspects of the game that isn't considered something out of the ordinary.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

As a point of emphasis, flaming will not be tolerated in any capacity. Debate the point. This is a non-flexible site rule and even on our board there will not be anything other than a strict adherence. There is no excuse to avoid this simple standard as set by the site's administrators.

Flaming: Do not post any messages that harass, insult (name calling), belittle, threaten or mock other members. Debates are fine, but critique the opinion, not the person. Personal attacks are not permitted. Do not use sweeping generalizations and plural pronouns to cloak personal attacks. For example if a poster(s) states that he thinks 'x' is a good idea, replying that "Anyone who supports 'x' is an idiot" is a personal attack. Do not start threads to call out and embarrass other members; or make posts about ignore lists. Quotes by other members are not to be edited. You may reply to a partial quote, but do not change the quoted content in any way. No one likes to be misrepresented or have words put in their mouth.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

As an addition to prior posts in this thread, mentioning ignore lists, your prior infractions, limitations due to prior infractions or any other similar comments will not be permitted based on this site's rules. It is best to avoid such rhetoric, for your own standing as a member.

If you have any questions, PM a mod.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Once again, even in the off-season and especially applicable to newer members on this board, that we do not allow flaming of other members. When you signed up to this site, you agreed to that or risked receiving infractions and/or limited posting privileges.

Stick to the topic and dismiss any thought of trying to name call other members. That will not be tolerated. If you can't adhere by that simple rule, the posts can be voided and infractions attached.

If you could abide by these rules then we wouldn't have to constantly admonish any outlandish commentary.

Flaming: Do not post any messages that harass, insult (name calling), belittle, threaten or mock other members[/B]. Debates are fine, but critique the opinion, not the person. Personal attacks are not permitted. Do not use sweeping generalizations and plural pronouns to cloak personal attacks. For example if a poster(s) states that he thinks 'x' is a good idea, replying that "Anyone who supports 'x' is an idiot" is a personal attack. Do not start threads to call out and embarrass other members; or make posts about ignore lists. Quotes by other members are not to be edited. You may reply to a partial quote, but do not change the quoted content in any way. No one likes to be misrepresented or have words put in their mouth.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Just a reminder especially now that preseason is upon us: so not post or even discuss any unauthorized streams.

This site does not permit any posting of illegal streams.

Thank you.