hi im a relative newbie on this site and have benn blocked by another member and i am not sure why. I have tried to pm an apology but cant because I am blocked could some of you experienced guys spell out the correct etiquette for those of us who are not only new to this site, but completely new to any kind of internet site suchs this. As speaking for myself i dont fully understand what is and isnt acceptable to other members

  Hi panman, and welcome to the club   Perhaps it's because you don't have a photo on your profile? Most members prefer to see a face.    Take a look at the events calendar, click 'events' at top of the page, and see which events you'd like to attend and put your name down.   Here's a link to our first Biker Match K.I.S.S. rally in September   http://www.bikermatch.co.uk/sites/bm/events/event_details.asp?event_id=1256                                                                                                                                                                               

Do not worry about it Panman,

I was blocked by another member, I received a nod and a pm, to which I reciprocated,
which I always do out of manners, but did not really want to carry on with the conversation, so when  the conversation had in my opinion run it's course i stopped the pm's
and at a later date I was browsing profiles and noticed the same member had blocked me,
their loss not mine.

So just enjoy the site mate. 

                                                                                                                                                                             

Don't worry about being blocked by another member. 9/10 the other party have clicked the block button by mistake. Some members just don't entertain people who don't have a profile pic. always a good idea to upload one if you have one that is.   As for etiquette. BM is a friendly place and if you do overstep the mark you will find out sooner or later. work on the principal of if you think it will offend then don't post it. once you have had a good look round you will get a feel for the site. One big no no's on internet forums and chat rooms is typing in CAPITALS. it is seen as shouting. If you have any real issues then drop the moderators a message using the contact  form. they don't bite.                                                                                                                                                                             

Boss Mom does well only when I wind her up lol dont worry about being blocked just think of it as someone sulking if you had done somthing serios you would have know about it by now looking forward to seeing you at one of the meets that are planned                                                                                                                                                                              

Try not to let it put you off - adding a pic is good advice.  Have fun and go to some events if you can as Sandi suggested