Okay, so it seems we have been closing threads, banning members, generally annoying them and being rude to them, when somebody is asking to repair a boiler or whatever when they shouldn't be.
So rather than do that, which A) looks unprofessional, B) stops them asking about a bath in the future and C) generally does no good at all because it doesn't explain to them the conciquences of what they're doing, then I've created this stock reply that we can ALL use. Just copy and paste it. We'll keep the thread open, just not give them any advice, and encourage them to prove they're GSR or just stop asking.
I'll work on creating a usergroup that we can add users to that stops them from posting in gas related forums upon identification that they're DIY or whatever. Which is what we do on the sparky forum. Seems to have nipped it in the bud after just a couple of months.
So here's a reply to use.
So rather than do that, which A) looks unprofessional, B) stops them asking about a bath in the future and C) generally does no good at all because it doesn't explain to them the conciquences of what they're doing, then I've created this stock reply that we can ALL use. Just copy and paste it. We'll keep the thread open, just not give them any advice, and encourage them to prove they're GSR or just stop asking.
I'll work on creating a usergroup that we can add users to that stops them from posting in gas related forums upon identification that they're DIY or whatever. Which is what we do on the sparky forum. Seems to have nipped it in the bud after just a couple of months.
So here's a reply to use.
For obvious reasons, we won't and can't help you fiddle with things that fall under strict laws, laws that are there to prevent people from blowing themselves, or other people up.
<tongue-in- cheek>We're not too fussed about them blowing themselves up - Darwin Award and all that. But it's the other people we're bothered about that didn't have a choice in the matter.</tongue-in-cheek>
UKPlumbersForums.co.uk is here for all types of plumbers. But to repair or install anything that requires you to comply with laws, you'll need to follow the correct procedure to prove you're competent (i.e. registered with Gas Safe and have a Gas Safe ID).
You're welcome to ask about water plumbing and whatnot. But lay off the Heating Engineer-related questions please. Carrying on may result in your account being restricted or suspended from the forum.
<tongue-in- cheek>We're not too fussed about them blowing themselves up - Darwin Award and all that. But it's the other people we're bothered about that didn't have a choice in the matter.</tongue-in-cheek>
UKPlumbersForums.co.uk is here for all types of plumbers. But to repair or install anything that requires you to comply with laws, you'll need to follow the correct procedure to prove you're competent (i.e. registered with Gas Safe and have a Gas Safe ID).
You're welcome to ask about water plumbing and whatnot. But lay off the Heating Engineer-related questions please. Carrying on may result in your account being restricted or suspended from the forum.
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