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Do you need advice on landing a great civilian job once you leave the Forces? Curious if you’re claiming all the benefits you’re entitled to receive?

Or, just want to banter about which Service really works the hardest?

Check out our discussion forums, videos, benefits overview, plus much more, it’s clear – HMForces will be the place to be if you want to banter with the military community.

However, since the site will always be a work in progress and as it is entirely about and for members of the Armed Forces – your feedback is crucial. Please drop us a line if you have an idea for a new feature, want us to investigate something, or even if you’ve found a broken link.

The Rules of Conduct

• Don't post any offensive images - nothing that wouldn't be shown on TV before the 9pm watershed.


• No swearing - again, use the 9pm watershed guide, but as we are all adults humorous alternatives to specific swear words are welcome.


• Be prepared for robust discussions/arguments but don't make personal comments and try not take things personally.


• Don't post anything that you would not be prepared to say to the person's face or on national TV (yep, you guessed it - after the 9pm watershed).


• Please bear in mind that some people will have extensive military experience and some may not have a clue about military life and take that into consideration before posting a negative reply.


• If you find yourself in an argument with someone who refuses to back down, just walk away from your PC and do something more constructive. Some people always need to have the last word and this is obvious to other people reading the thread.


• Be nice, be philosophical, be helpful, be funny, be sarcastic, be mischievous, be informative, be whatever, but don't set out to be nasty or negative.


• As applicable to all posts and forums, retain the focus of the topic and try not to post replies that move a debate away from an issue.


• In addition, the Moderators reserve the right to remove any posts and/or images that may be considered as offensive as this is of course, a public site.


• Penultimately, please use the site with a degree of common sense and bear in mind considerations of OPSEC (Operational Security) when discussing soldiers whom may or may not be serving in the field, they themselves subject to the MoD (Ministry Of Defence) and issues of security. This applies to giving names and locations of serving personnel or discussing classified information.


• And lastly – the main one - Enjoy it!

If there are further issues you are not certain about please see: Terms of Use and the: Privacy Policy

Thank you CO for enforcing the professional rules of engagement and conduct - much obliged.

Bugsy, u wouldn't swear in front of an Officer would u? U'd end up in the cooler (sorry I love that Americanism) , sorry  in the nick so think of it as your C.O poppin up at any minute. I'm sure this site can be funny without expletives left, right and effin' centre. Watch Carry on Sergeant, funny as fcuk and not an expletive in site.

Bugsy says ...

All well and good, Russ, but why no swearing? This website is called hmforces.co.uk and not monksandnuns.co.uk. I'm sure the folks on here are mature enough to keep it down to a moderate level, but it's part of life in general and particularly where the Armed Forces are concerned.

Or is that the puritan Septic influence on the website? I remember not so long ago on mil.com the filter was even blocking out parts of innocuous words, so that "scooter" became s***** and "prickly" became *****y. It was fückin' ridiculous!

MsG

Hi Bugsy,

They can't swear on monksandnuns.co.uk because they've taken a vow of silence that includes activities on the Internet. Their forums are really boring!

We've got no puritan Septic influence (that I'm aware of) but the site is funded/run by Monster and so it follows their site policies. It is a careers-based social networking site rather than a forum focused site like ARRSE.

The problem is that people have different definitions of a 'moderate level' and we want this to be open to everyone.

However, that doesn't mean you can't be inventive as this sort of thing can be much funnier than the standard expletive. Just don't make personal insults such as the one I removed the other day. I now this goes against military banter but the written word looks much more offensive than some quickfire verbal friendly insults. Does that make sense?

I REALLY don't want to have a swearing filter on the site.

Cheers

Russ

I love the way that a discussion about RoE has turned into a contest to see who can get closest to swearing without actually swearing I bought a nice FCUKing shirt today.

Hi Bugsy,

The swearing rules stay for the reasons mentioned in a previous post.

Just for your information our sites are run from Europe by a small team working within Monster. We also have a nursing site that has a very similar format.

Cheers

Russ

Russ says ...

•  Be nice, be philosophical, be helpful, be funny, be sarcastic, be mischievous, be informative, be whatever, but don't set out to be nasty or negative. 
  
   

I will love this site with the same passion as I afford fine wines, gold coins and women with the morals of a stoat, though as a newbie I will have to restrain myself not to *ucking swear all the time.

It's not just about living by the sword and none of that septic rubbish, it's about saying stuff properly and not pissing about causing trouble - a lot of folk on other site just want to provoke dudes into oblivion so get amongst it and sort your crap out.

As a sensitive female I don't like excessive use of swearing and absolutely hate that awful word that begins with a 'c', but having served in the Navy swearing was all around, so I am used to it. 

I have actually just left a site where they initially banned all swearing, everyone kicked up a rumpus so they pulled the plug on the swear filter.  The only word they ask everyone not to use is..the 'C' word.  They have recognised that we are all adults, and if people don't like the swearing then they don't have to stay on the site...simple !  Mind you that site has a chat room, and it appears now that the vast majority do abide by the simple rule, also their forums are moderated and can be vetted!.....wish this site had a chat room :(

no swearing??hmmm....im irish,casual swearing is the staple of any civilized convo :-)

(god i hope my mam aint readin this :-o) lol

In complete agreement with you Barryboy,there's no need for any form of bad language.

This is a public site and open to all ages,and as ex service and serving personnel we should be able to set a good example to all the youngsters who see this site and maybe want to join up.

I can never get my head around those who swear in front of women I loath it big time and if I hear it in front of my wife god I loose it big time, I could swear like a blue parrot but there is a place and a time

I can see there are quite a few muppetheads on this site....If they want to use bad language then its only right and proper that it should be done in a private format.It would be most impolite to swear in any of the topics for sensible reasons,youngsters,offending ladies like myself.If i have to voice my opinion against another person on here male or female i will be doing it via PM's so dont annoy or insult me  or i will  lash out very nastily.

Any offensive behaviour is a no no,i agree with the rules entirely.

The Bitch

Eh, I'm sorry, whilst I do agree there's no need for bad language to be used.... I have to say ..this is a "Forces" site and as such some "banter" is bound to be expected. I'd think if you are going to be easily offended...then it would hardly be the first choice of a site to join. The fun and forces banter is one of the reasons I joined.  BUT, when it's directed at an individual, in public......then there's no need for that and it should be removed or apologised for. And if someone is being personally abusive to another member on the site, then advise Stewart or Ed

 

However, if anyone doesn't like what they see........... the choice is there not to log in in the first place surely? I tend to have the same opinion about people who complain about tv programmes etc...... there's a free choice to switch off or change channels if you don't like what you see?

joyceecee123 says ...

First letters with asterisks is all that is needed or some other form of mixed signs .     REMEMBER THERE ARE CHILDREN WHO LOOK INTO THIS SITE WITH MUM AND DAD.

Hear hear!! It should however be noted that if the person/persons accused of something are innocent then an apology should follow forthwith and in the same manner as the accusation. ie. public apology if the accusation was public! This would lead to less distress to all individuals involved!