By Ngee Khiong in Swinburne on August 18th, 2008
As being discussed in the first gathering several days ago, there are some form of policies or rules that has to be established on SwinTalk, so that everyone, including members and common readers can really enjoy the fun on SwinTalk.
Nothing new actually, these are common rules you can find on all forums actually.
This blog DOES NOT belong to Swinburne University of Technology (Sarawak Campus), nor does it represent the university in any way. Any posting on this blog belong solely to the contributor, and DOES NOT represent the university.
Your responsibilities as a blogger on SwinTalk:
- You will not post any material which is knowingly false and/or defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person’s privacy, or otherwise in violation of any law.
- You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages.
Your postings on SwinTalk:
1. Languages used: We welcome postings in languages other than English, for example Mandarin, Malay, Indonesian, and others to create a much more diversified blogging community. Wordpress can support these languages anyway.
And oh yeah, that include Manglish (Malaysian English) and MSN short forms as well, ^^; BUT make sure the postings are decent and readable.
Action to be taken: Put in a line like “This will be a Malay posting”, or “This posting will be in Mandarin” in English as the very first line of your non-English posting, so that readers will understand beforehand.
2. Postings: Trolling/flaming postings are not allowed. Do not post anything that are inflammatory just to upset people.
Action to be taken: Posting deleted. Perpetrator will be warned.
3. Postings: Spamming is not allowed. Copy and paste/non constructive materials are boring, so why bother anyway?
* There shouldn’t be any problem if you’re posting your own writings and ideas. If you’re unsure that you’ll might end up repeating, do read through the other postings on the blog first.
Action to be taken: Posting deleted.
4. Postings: Political propaganda or religious hatred is strictly prohibited on SwinTalk.
Action to be taken: Posting deleted. Perpetrator will be warned.
5. Postings: Profanities or vulgarities, i.e. offensive or foul language is strictly prohibited (hence the title of this posting ^^)
Action to be taken: Posting deleted. Perpetrator will be warned.
6. Acknowledgment of external images or links: Not an issue if the picture is taken by you yourself, but do include a link to the external image you used in your posting (if there’s a need for that in the first place).
So far these are the rules and policies I can think of for the blog, but I’m sure folks will be able to think of other issues that may arise. Do leave questions or opinion in the comment section, so that the Moderator can edit or append the list from the feedback.
Also, keep in mind that the blog belongs to all members, so if you find that certain postings are breaking the rules, do let the moderator know. But I’m sure all members realize their roles and responsibilities on this blog, and everyone can talk real nice here ^^
Serious cat. He can be found on most forum threads that require seriousness from the users – suits this topic very well. ^^
This particular one is from ARS Technica Open Forum.
Remember, these rules are NOT to restrict your freedom as a member. Don’t be afraid of them, but please don’t tell me things like “rules are meant to be broken”, which is probably from some movies you watched. ^^;
Do write up as much and as freely as you like on this blog, but please keep in mind the rules mentioned here.
By Serene in Swinburne on August 15th, 2008
Last wednesday all “We are Swinburners” bloggers had a meet and here to represent some photos ^^
The meeting was quite successful, introduced SwinTalk.com and discussed about how we can update it as well as what kind of events we can post in it. And if we need perfect English? Haha.. Just use your creativity to the last and make your post enjoyable! 
Just make sure people understand you lol
I’m sure there are more Swinburne Bloggers out there, more than this haha.. Quickly register with Woon Yien and make her busy 
Currently designing SwinTalk.com logo and later on the banner, trying to expose to all Swinburne Bloggers ^^ Spread the word out yea? hehe..
*was wondering whether to post up our famous Ms. Woon Yien’s pic, think better not, who want to see the pic can go my blog instead hohoho*
Ciao!
By WoonYien in Swinburne on August 13th, 2008
hey guys.. yes its me again.. Thanks for coming this morning..For those who have attend our first blogger’s meet-up.. i have linked u up… can you see the column at the right side of the page written ” we are swinburners”? yup! u can see your blog links here..
Please check and try to click it see if you blog can be linked.. if there’s sth wrong or i typed wrongly.. do tell me ya.. if everything is ok.. u can leave a comment for me under this post or if not.. i will just assume everything is ok.. k?
For others swinburners out there.. yup!! There are still a lot indeed.. if u missed the blogger’s meet and u wanted us to linked u up… please leave a comment below.. or i will prefer to just email me personally k? i know most of u are shy.. *teehehe* anyway!! Swinburne bloggers Unite!!
Bloggers!! please email me k? *i m waiting*
My email : ahyien.1987@gmail.com
By WoonYien in Celebration & Events on August 9th, 2008
I guess most of us get to watch the LIVE broadcast from BeiJing for the open ceremony of The Beijing Olympic rite? yup!! It was magnificant.. mesmerized.. impressive and beautiful!! hahahaha! Director Zhang Yi MOu is so creative.. perhaps.. i think he made too much action kung fu movies.. Tehehehe!!
Here’s some nice shots i grab from many many sources. hahaha! Enjoy!!!
The torch lighting ceremony is by a 45 years old Gymnastic Champion, Li Ning.. He is lifted up in the air with the flame..
And he has to “RUN” for like 800 meter? or just 500 meter? don care la.. haha! its a long way anyway.. around the Bird Nest.. Oh.. imagine u r tied up with wire and u still have to “RUN” gracefully.. so pain neh.. ^^ *claps For Li Ning*
He ran towards the cauldron of the Olympic games and finally lights up the frame! How Beautiful the scene is neh.. hahahahaha!! Anyone has more pictures?? ^^
Oh.. how come No PANDA!!! argh.. i thought it would have pandas around.. its China bah.. *haih* 
By rain in Swinburne on August 8th, 2008
I’m sure all you Swinburners are eagerly anticipating the opening of the new campus. We now have 7 acres of floorspace to study, enjoy and play! And what better place to have fun than at the new Swinburne Multipurpose Hall!
Sorry but I only have one measly picture of the hall. They should give me a private tour around Swinburne to show off the new campus to everyone. *hints*
By rlim in Swinburne on August 6th, 2008
If you a Swinburner…
If you blog…
And if you wanna be part of something exciting…
THEN WE WANT YOU!
Come join us at our very first Swinburne Bloggers meeting
Wednesday 13 August 2008, 10:30 am Room 5.04
See ya all there!!!
By WoonYien in Swinburne on August 5th, 2008
teehehe! hello everyone!! Hmm.. as we are going to lauched the officially blog di.. we are looking for bloggers!! yes!! if you blog and you are swinburnerss.. and if you are interested to be part of our swinburne Blogger!! yes!! Please!! Please do sent me an email…
Email : ahyien.1987@gmail.com
What do you need to do? Oh.. don worry.. we wont get you to do lotsa stuff.. just bcum one of the swinburne bloggers.. then blog anythin u like if u feel like to.. even your personal stuff if you wan.. Hmm.. ur interest.. anything u blog just like a normal blogger la.. If you think u have no idea to blog on swinburne things.. oH.. thats ok.. bcoz u don have to.. just blog anything that you are interested ok?
Also.. we will introduce ur blogs up here! yeah!! so that makes all us together! agree? *grin*
And..And…and.. we will have lotsa activities and swinburne bloggers meet and bla bla bla.. Oh.. a lot i can say.. everything is coming soon when we received ur participation to bcum one of us! wehehe!!
Oh.. i m sitting here waiting for ur email k? Swinburne Bloggerss!! Come on!! *teehehe*
