IIA forum rules
THE INSTITUTE OF INTERNAL AUDITORS – UK AND IRELAND DISCUSSION FORUM
MODERATOR RULES - FROM SEPTEMBER 2007
Objective of the forum
The objective of the discussion forum is to provide a forum for members of the Institute to debate topics of interest in the field of internal auditing. Therefore, the rules below are designed to encourage debate.
Style and content of posts
Posters are encouraged to word their contributions in such a way that they generate debate and discussion, rather than one-word answers, etc. Posters are more likely to win responses if the title and content – topic and message – are succinct, clear, well-written and thought-provoking. It is helpful if posters indicate the sector and the size of the organisation and their own position or level of experience. This helps responders to provide more relevant information.
Responses should be relevant and on topic.
Anonymity
It is not possible to post anonymously on this forum, members must be logged in to contribute. Before posting for the first time members must choose a nickname in their member profile, this will show on every post. The Institute realises that in some discussions members will not wish to be identified, members with such concerns should consider this when choosing a nickname.
Privileged or sensitive information
The forum is intended to operate under Chatham House rules so that information gleaned should not be attributed. Members should apply professional ethics to citing confidential information and to the use of any such information. If in doubt, the moderator may remove a post.
Unacceptable content
Personal attacks are unacceptable and will be removed by the moderator, whether the attack is against a fellow poster, the Institute or anyone else. Commercial or marketing postings are normally not permitted. However, where a poster requests input on software or consultants, the moderator will display these requests and consequent responses. The Institute accepts no liability for these posts.
Moderator actions
Members’ posts will display immediately, however the moderator does check the forum regularly. Any unacceptable content, as discussed above, will be removed. The moderator’s decision is final. In some cases the moderator may suggest changes to the message by email, in these cases the inappropriate content will still be removed from the forum in the interim. The moderator is permitted to amend and change the title of a post without notifying the poster. The purpose of such changes will be to attract more readers to the entry.
Helping the profession’s stakeholders
This is the only area of the forum where non members have full viewing rights and are able to contribute. Questions must be sent to technical via the online form. Members may respond to these topics in the normal way. In doing so. members are helping to promote internal auditing and to advocate its value.
‘Locking’ and archiving of posts
The moderator will monitor the number of topics active on the forum at any one time. To ensure that the forum is manageable and easier for members to navigate, topics which receive no response or are out of date will be removed. Where appropriate, topics will be locked, ie it will not be possible to respond to the topic, but members will still be able to view them for reference. Discussion threads that have ongoing value will be retained.
Making a complaint
If you wish to make a complaint to the IIA about a comment on the discussion forum or about the IIA and our activities, please email Paul Roberts, Member Services Director. We will investigate your complaint and will respond to you with details of what action, if any, we will take.