Rules

Rules for conduct on the forums

1. Use of inappropriate language will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, statements, images, usernames, and words that are sexual, vulgar, obscene, profane, defamatory, abusive, hateful, bigoted, or otherwise offensive to others; thinly-veiled obscenities (using alternate letters/symbols); harassment and verbal attacks intended to belittle, humiliate, threaten, or cause embarrassment to another Member; and material advocating or discussing illegal activities.

2. Members are not to post personal or confidential information about any other person, and are encouraged to exercise good judgment about revealing one’s own personal information.

3. Postings intended to disrupt the boards will be removed immediately upon detection; multiple violations may result in administrative action. Such postings include, but are not limited to, spamming (multiple copies in one area or the same communication in multiple areas), off-topic threads, and using other Members’ names in subject headings or replies with derogatory intent. Off-topic threads which do not otherwise violate these guidelines will be relocated to the appropriate forum.

4. Embedding photos, pictures, artwork and links to other Internet sites is allowed within these stated guidelines. Pornographic photos and links to pornographic or otherwise offensive Internet sites will be removed immediately upon detection.

5. Members are responsible for the content of their posts. Management reserves the right to edit or delete any part of a Member’s post deemed inappropriate. However, Management does not guarantee that such action will be taken before an offensive post is viewed by others; users are forewarned that they may see inappropriate content before Management is available to act.

6. All rules apply equally to the use of the Private Messaging feature.

7. Evaluation of the appropriateness or offensiveness of any content is at the sole discretion of Management, based upon these stated guidelines. Management reserves the right to take whatever disciplinary action it deems appropriate for a given violation, including suspension or termination of a Member’s account