The essential purpose behind IBF is the free exchange of knowledge and experience, as well as connecting bonsai growers from different countries. Although English is the official language, there is no need to worry about using only proper English. A lot can be expressed or said simply with photographs, drawings, virtual, or the like. Come join us and show us your work!
General Rules and Regulations
- The forums' main language is English.
- When you start a new topic, be sure to keep your posts short and informative. It should contain either your question or a detailed description of your issue. Avoid long-winded headings.
- If you are copying contents from other web sites, books, magazines, articles, or posting content which you do not hold the copyright to, we require that you cite the source of information, and/or include a link in your post to the source.
- Keep your discussion on topic and avoid off-topic discussions as well as general chatting.
- IBF is not responsible, nor liable for posts or messages that contain each authors expressions, opinions, or thoughts.
- We would appreciate it, if every member would use their first and last name as a user name or include it in their profile.
Photographs and Avatars
- You are able to publish your photographs only, if they are not bigger than 2 Mb.
- Your personal avatar can reach a maximum of 130 x 200 px.
- IBF members should respect each other.
- It is forbidden to insult and humiliate anybody on this forum, cursing, rudeness, and provoking other members is forbidden as well.
- It is forbidden to introduce yourself under a false name and/or to register yourself several times.
- A & M´s are maintaining and editing the IBF.
- They are authorized to change the topic title when necessary.
- They are authorized to move the topic to an appropriate area, to split the topic into parts, and to delete inappropriate content or otyher content which is not in agreement with IBF policies.
webmaster [at] internationalbonsaiforum.com
