Posted By NeilM Poyznts-Powell Hi Manny, There are "accepatable use guidelines" which mention the use of moderators. I supose any complaint should go through them. Regards, Neil

Posted By Neal Clark Hi Manny, Thanks for the message. A 'report abuse' feature has actually been previously suggested, and was presented at the last meeting of the forum moderators. See thread: http://www.iosh.co.uk/in...iew&forum=1&thread=22894 We will be looking into this further in due course, but until then please email any concerns to webteam@iosh.co.uk and we will pass them on to the moderating team. Also, if you or any other forum user would like to suggest other ways of improving our website please drop us a line. Thanks again, Neal Clark, Web Co-ordinator.

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Posted By FiNgAz Don't you think some people take things too far?? On any forum you will get a difference of opinion and sometimes it may get heated, but there is no need to spit your dummy out the pram and cry to moderators at every single whim! Try taking a breath and take things in your stride. Things don't always go your way. A lot of people take me the wrong way because i speek my mind please or offend. If every one spoke their mind instead of hiding how they really feel the world would be rid of 2 faced back stabbing people! AND THAT IS NOT A POKE AT ANYONE IN PARTICULAR Just my view

Posted By Brett Day I'm inclined to agree with J Knight, this is a 'professional' forum and whilst disagreement can be heated it should also remain on a 'professional' level there have been instances of personal comments made and attacks on the standard of posters spelling (bearing in mind that the poster may have dyslexia or may not speak english as thier main language). So there is going to be a higher level/standard of moderation. Whilst I may not agree with all decisions, the standard of moderation is a lot better than some other forums I post on.

Posted By Ashley Wood I think that all subscribers should use there own names rather than hiding behind initials, nicknames etc. If you use your name then you have to respond in a professional way otherwise your name becomes tarnished and ultimately you get a bad name on forums and in the industry in which you work!

Posted By sagalout Re the last two posts. I can see why you might think that there is something underhand or secretive about not using a given name. It is however a long standing and historical means to allow a person to contribute to a public forum that might otherwise not be available to them. It pre-dates the electronic age by some considerable time and is as valid today as it has ever been. Please remember that no-one who posts is anonymous since IOSH have adequate personal details that can be used to follow up any concerns that other posters may have. If I were a follower of the conspiracy theory, and I am not, I might also mention that just because a name fits a recognised format does not mean it is a true given name, how would you know? I prefer to be open and honest about my choice not to use my given name on this forum. All I ask is a little mutual respect please.

Posted By Pugwash Sagalout posts: "Please remember that no-one who posts is anonymous since IOSH have adequate personal details that can be used to follow up any concerns that other posters may have." ___________________________________________ Not true in this forum - IOSH have no info on Pugwash (at least I hope not!!). The members forums are the places where everyone is compelled to lodge their real names with IOSH and prove that they are members before being let through the door. Here anyone gets in. The big attraction of this public forum for me (and I sense for many others) is the ability to say things which cannot be attributed to the real me. (Compare the number of post here with those in the members forums.) We can ask those posting to generally behave but this must be backed up by firm moderation. You do not have to be a member to post here but the site is very closely associated with IOSH. IOSH cannot control what is posted here but, through the moderators, it can control what is allowed to remain. It is not so much the posts but the standards of moderation which reflect on IOSH. The job of moderation is a difficult one and the moderators are not going to please all of the people etc etc. I feel that the moderators have a difficult job but do it well. When they do remove posts or lock threads some tolerance is required from those who might disagree with their decisions. This has not always been forthcoming. For the good of the profession I would prefer that the moderators always erred on the side of caution. I would rather see posts about which they have doubts being deleted than be left in place and perhaps then giving a poor impression to others.

Posted By FiNgAz Well beside the name people use on the forum. I don't see how this could have an affect on anything myself or anyone else has to say. We all use a name of some sort weather it be our given name or not. I would bet you have more nick names/ fake names (what ever you wish to call them) on here than you probably expect. Yes this is a professional forum and very good it is too. The information you can get on here is very helpful and appreciated. I have to take h&s into account in my job and sometimes seek information from work colleagues or management. It is nice to be able to go somewhere different to seek advice about h&s appart from work.

Posted By Peter Leese Foul language? What industry do you work in Manny? You seem to be on a crusade, but you need to recognise most of us don't need protecting, we can manage fine by ourselves.

Posted By Peter Leese You'll like the potholing thread then.

Posted By ian (fingaz) Oh dear!