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Post by Dr. C. Hite on Oct 16, 2004 2:45:41 GMT -5
Recognize this site may be the hotbed of controversy, and navigate it accordingly.
Diversity, and diverse opinion is a requirement, but anarchy will not be tolerated.
Persons with hidden identities will not gain full privileges on this forum. Some boards are password protected and must be earned or applied for. Expect some topics to be locked, temporarily, and without notice.
No duplicate avatars and no double posts, (exemption; multiple posts allowed in “Letters to... Letters from.... Letters of....,” on same topic. Multiple posts allowed temporarily.)
No SPAM or misuse of the private message service.
Know the difference between private and useable third party information. (Ask: There are no stupid questions.)
Stay on topic or begin a new thread.
Single word or one line posts, which do not offer useful information, may be considered SPAM, and may be deleted.
Obviously; NO promotions of violence, exploitation, hate, or illegal activity, will be tolerated, (including fraud.)
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Post by Dr. C. Hite on Oct 16, 2004 2:53:49 GMT -5
As the term “civil rights” implies, civility is a requirement here. We are in the process of defining and discovering. Consult questions and answers or send private PM if you are unsure. Violators will be warned and have opportunity to restore their forum privileges. However, obvious violations will be deleted. Application for posting commercial sites or advertising required. Free services are resources. placed under RESOURCE announcements. You will be held responsible for the rules and information published at the beginning of each administrative post, and in the following categories: copyright law, questions & answers, “There are NO STUPID QUESTIONS,” Advertisements, Announcements, and Decency Law. (If it can’t be exposed it on the city streets, it can’t be exposed here!)
Authors of new threads have option to present rules and guidelines for posting in their thread. Consult “Use Your Words” and refrain from critical and personal responses which include the following statements and innuendo: you or your argument are wrong, antiquated, you don’t make sense, your uninformed, your less intelligent, your impaired, etc..
Persons, thoroughly disgusted with the limitations of this site may apply for public information to start their own forum.
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Post by Dr. C. Hite on Oct 16, 2004 3:07:32 GMT -5
Don’t invite the FBI into my domain by way of violations of wiretapping law. Protect your rights, but not by violating others. Reproducing private conversation, in any form, is conditional. Consult your phone book for guidance and note: no voice communication, which crosses FCC phone liness may be reproduced, if it was an outgoing call, and monitored or recorded without the use of beeps, or the respondents permission. Incoming call’s which are first intercepted by an answering machine, are known to be recorded, and permission is implied. (This is a gray area, unless your answering machine announces that calls may be monitored or recorded.)
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Post by Dr. C. Hite on Oct 16, 2004 3:15:15 GMT -5
This site may attract advertisements, which are NOT compliant with terms of use. (TOS)
Political discussion excludes the campaigning for specific candidates or bashing others. Identify dissatisfaction with policy and practices, not the human or group characteristics protected under discrimination law. “Letter to My Representative” is the place to express your opinion and lobby for your rights. (Five consecutive posts on same topic allowable. No chat or rebuttal.)
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Post by Dr. C. Hite on Oct 16, 2004 3:24:41 GMT -5
Any user, revealing confidential, private and personal information about another forum member will be banned. Question the difference between public reporting, third party information and private personal information. Any user, confronting or intimidating another member about their personal belief, publicly, or in the private message system will be sanctioned.
My interest includes protecting this site from being shut down, investigated, or sued for defamation of character. It is not in my interest that you live in fear of being “banned.” There needs to be a place for expressing your concerns, fears, and personal beliefs, without fear of retribution. Reserve unsubstantiated opinion and feelings for the “opinion column.” Rebuttal is reserved for the “flame room.” (Within civil guidelines.)
You can argue your point, but not in a personal manner. This includes; arguing your position with the moderator or administrator, should you be censored or sanctioned. I will make every attempt to provide constructive criticism. I am qualified to do so. Expect constructive suggestions. Avoid hostility
Persons, thoroughly dissatisfied with the limitations of this site may apply for public information, to start their own forum.
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Post by Dr. C. Hite on Oct 16, 2004 3:38:02 GMT -5
Posting on this forum site constitutes copyright. You retain the right to your intellectual property and grant permission for reproduction with format. (Ask “THERE ARE NO STUPID QUESTIONS,” if unsure.)
Recognize public information from copyright restricted information. You may quote paragraphs, multiple sections, while identifying the source, and provide the link or URL.
Hotlinks are OK, but...
NO "direct" linking of images to or from this site.
Use photobucket. Accepting entries for Avatars. Do not post an Avatar, which is allready in use, it will be removed with notice.
Accepting request for site topics and moderator status.
Request any topic on the PREVIEW list.
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Post by Dr. C. Hite on Oct 16, 2004 3:47:33 GMT -5
Please present constructive criticisms and solutions, under complaint. PM for serious concerns.
Persons, thoroughly disgusted with the limitations of this site may apply for public information, to start their own forum.
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Post by Dr. C. Hite on Oct 16, 2004 3:51:56 GMT -5
If you find this site difficult to use, please enter your suggestions in the ADA Compliance location. Provide code reference, whenever possible. If you wish accommodation on this site, request accommodation. I will consider requesting a second site, which is strictly ADA user friendly.
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Post by Dr. C. Hite on Oct 16, 2004 3:53:54 GMT -5
Have reliable sources. Liable or inflammatory statements may be removed, to protect this site. Ask, first about questionable material. This site requires substantiation of serious claims, however this site will not be held responsible or liable for any inaccuracies or oversight, presented by persons in training as advocates, reporters, or claim writers.
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