In recent weeks it has become clear a number of posters have become increasingly aggressive or abusive towards others. The forum is intended as a place for healthy and robust debate. We welcome strong opinions and appreciate the emotional nature of football. We all understand the frustrations and excitement around transfers and other important areas. However the current trend towards 'playing the man' is making the boards increasingly unpleasant. Everyone is capable of showing respect to others viewpoints and debating a topic without making threats or engaging in personal abuse. This includes name calling, accusations of being a Hearts fan without foundation, wishing ill on another poster, veiled threats and other behaviour which is detrimental to others enjoyment of the boards.

As such we are reminding all posters of the infraction system we have in place. Any abuse directly aimed at others can result in a warning, infraction points added to your account, a temporary ban or a permanent ban. None of the measures listed are things we particularly enjoy doing so we'd appreciate your cooperation in improving the board for all of us.

Thanks as always for your support