Post by Admin on Aug 3, 2010 13:59:51 GMT -5
Greetings,
Because we are composed of a very diverse group of folks, it is necessary to establish a *few* guidelines for acceptable behavior within our forum. In general, we are all adults here, and we have become accustomed to enjoying a significant degree of freedom within our forum interactions -- a freedom that I want to keep intact as much as possible. However, we've also witnessed the damage that uncontrolled "flaming" can cause, which is something that I would like to prevent from happening here. As such, here are the guidelines for this forum:
The forum Administrator and Moderators have the right to edit or delete any posted messages which violate the above rules. As a last resort, repeat offenders may be removed from the forum permanently, after ample warning has been issued by the staff.
-- Bagheera
Because we are composed of a very diverse group of folks, it is necessary to establish a *few* guidelines for acceptable behavior within our forum. In general, we are all adults here, and we have become accustomed to enjoying a significant degree of freedom within our forum interactions -- a freedom that I want to keep intact as much as possible. However, we've also witnessed the damage that uncontrolled "flaming" can cause, which is something that I would like to prevent from happening here. As such, here are the guidelines for this forum:
- Belittling, making fun of, or otherwise abusing a prospective applicant to, or a current member of our forum community will not be tolerated.
- Intentionally offensive language will not be tolerated. This includes cursing beyond the occasional, colorful expletive; derogatory, sexist, or prejudiced remarks; and other forms of insulting or offensive language. Some leeway is permissible, such as the occasional, humorous, off-color comment or bantering, but intentional offensiveness is not permitted.
- Participants should generally refrain from using the forum to post or transmit advertisements or commercial solicitations. Posting links to for-profit sites, products, or materials which are particularly applicable to the group (such as where a good relationship book may be purchased) is permissible, in moderation.
- Participants should exercise caution when posting any material that is protected by copyright, trademark or other proprietary rights. For the most part, our forum (especially the private section) will fall under the small-distribution, fair-usage rules, but double check before posting, please.
The forum Administrator and Moderators have the right to edit or delete any posted messages which violate the above rules. As a last resort, repeat offenders may be removed from the forum permanently, after ample warning has been issued by the staff.
-- Bagheera