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Guidelines

1. 🎯 Forum Purpose

The Rider Shed is a dedicated space for motorbike enthusiasts to:

  • Share stories, knowledge, and advice.

  • Ask and answer technical questions.

  • Buy, sell, and trade gear or bikes.

  • Connect through events and ride reports.

  • Celebrate the lifestyle of riding.

2. 🧭 Website Structure

Your experience is organized into easy-to-navigate sections:

  • 🏠 Home – Latest activity, announcements, and featured content.

  • 💬 Forum Categories

    • General Discussion

    • Bike Maintenance & Custom Mods

    • Gear & Accessories

    • Bike Reviews & Comparisons

    • Ride Reports & Road Trips

    • Events & Meetups

    • Buy, Sell & Trade

  • 👤 Rider Profiles – Showcase your bike(s) and riding history.

  • 📚 Resources – User guides, FAQs, riding tips, manuals.

  • 📜 Rules & Guidelines – This page.

  • 📩 Support/Contact – For technical help or to report issues.

3. 👥 Community Behavior

Respect is at the core of The Rider Shed.

✅ DO:

  • Be friendly, constructive, and inclusive.

  • Stay on topic in discussions.

  • Share knowledge generously and responsibly.

❌ DON'T:

  • Post offensive, hateful, or inappropriate content.

  • Spam, promote products excessively, or post misleading links.

  • Engage in flame wars or trolling.

4. 🧰 Posting Guidelines

Create Quality Posts:

  • Use clear, descriptive titles (e.g., “Looking for helmet recommendations under $200”).

  • Tag your posts appropriately for visibility.

  • Include images or video when relevant.

  • Mark solved issues or update progress for others.

Where to Post:

  • Buy/sell items only in Buy, Sell & Trade.

  • Reviews and comparisons go in Bike Reviews.

  • Event announcements belong in Events & Meetups.

5. 📷 Image & Media Rules

  • Supported formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF.

  • Max file size: 5MB per image.

  • No copyrighted media without permission.

  • No NSFW, violent, or illegal imagery.

  • Always upload responsibly — keep it respectful and safe for work.

6. 🛡️ Moderation Policy

Moderators help keep The Rider Shed a safe, useful place:

  • Posts violating rules may be moved, edited, or removed.

  • Users may receive:

    • 1st offense: Warning

    • 2nd offense: Temporary suspension

    • 3rd offense: Permanent ban

  • Appeals can be submitted via the Support page.

7. 🔒 Privacy & Safety

  • Don’t share personal info publicly (phone numbers, addresses, etc.).

  • Use private messaging responsibly.

  • Report any suspicious or abusive behavior.

Your data is protected. View our [Privacy Policy] and [Terms of Use].

8. 🎨 Branding & Identity

The Rider Shed stands for:

  • Freedom, passion, and community.

  • A rugged yet welcoming design and tone.

  • Consistency in logo, fonts, colors, and tone across all pages.

Voice & Tone: Friendly. Experienced. No-BS. Real riders talking to real riders.

9. 🧰 Site Maintenance & Updates

  • Backups performed weekly.

  • Security updates applied regularly.

  • User feedback encouraged — use the Support link to suggest improvements or report bugs.

10. ⚖️ Legal & Content Ownership

  • All users must accept the [Terms of Use] and [Privacy Policy].

  • You retain rights to your original content but grant The Rider Shed a license to display it.

  • The Rider Shed is not liable for private transactions (buy/sell/trade section).

📝 Contributor Submissions

Want to write a ride report, review, or how-to guide?

  • Submit your content through our Contributor Portal (coming soon).

  • All content is reviewed before publishing.

  • Authors will be credited appropriately.

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