The six discussion forums are the flagship of the site. However, new visitors can be put off by the sheer (a pun, haha) volume of contributions and not quite know where to start.
The six forums have different aims and objectives, but the same rules. Here's a breakdown of what they cover:
The main forum: This is the best place to discuss all generic stockings issues including their cultural significance, place in society, and general chat about anything not covered elsewhere! The main forum is frequently hilarious, occasionally bad-tempered, but always compelling. Do not be afraid to join in, but please bear in mind the general posting rules, below!
The international forum: This is for all non-English language posts. It's a bit like the main forum but in Spanish, French, German, Norwegian, Italian, Swedish, etc. Please remember - views expressed in all of the forums are those of the individual contributor - not those of Stockings HQ!
The outfits/sightings forum: Spotted stockings in the high street? Or just dressing to impress? This is the place to see and be seen!
The product forum: This is the forum to discuss and give feedback on specific brands and styles of stockings and associated items of clothing.
The male issues forum: This is the place for men who wear stockings to discuss the issues that arise. It is not a seedy pick-up joint! Explicit messages and pornographic fantasies will be deleted, and user names and IP numbers banned. Please be considerate.
The off-topic forum: What's in a name? Ironically nothing is off-topic in the off-topic forum, with the usual caveats about not posting anything libellous, defamatory, obscene or illegal.
In general the forums are self-regulating although there are admins to step in when things get out of hand. There are very few guidelines and very few subjects are taboo. However, to ensure the smooth running of the site (and to avoid being sued) there are a few basic rules we ask you to observe.
DO NOT post anything illegal, obscene, defamatory or libellous. Similarly, do not post anything which breaches the copyright of another.
DO NOT post cross dressing or outfit/sightings messages in the main forum. There is a place for those further down the corridor. Do not post pantyhose sightings in the sightings forum as you're kind of missing the point.
Stockings HQ isn't an adult site, so we ask that you don't post adult material. However please do not raise the thorny of subject of stockings worn by girls under the age of 18 as you will be deleted!
Please respect other people who take time to contribute. We are all here for one reason: a love of classic hosiery. Heated debate is good but off-topic personal abuse has no place on Stockings HQ and will be deleted. Please report any offensive messages you see by clicking on the "Repost Post" link at the end of it.
Remember, views expressed are those of the individual contributor, and not necessarily those of Stockings HQ. We reserve the right to delete messages that could cause us trouble!
By posting a message you assign rights to reproduce it in any form to Stockings HQ. Occasionally messages on a similar thread are edited together to form articles for display elsewhere on the site.
Please report any problems immediately by using the "report post" function (a button on the right hand side at the bottom of posts) and tell us, very briefly, what the problem is. In an emergency please call the warehouse on 01462 677970.
Please remember: those who break the rules may well have their messages deleted and/or (in extreme circumstances) their account closed and IP number blocked.
To keep yourself safe, we advise you not to put your personal contact information on the forums, or to give it out to others. If you do, please follow sensible safety precautions.
That's it! This page will be amended from time to time but it is never supposed to be onerous. Enjoy the forums and share the passion!