I am sorry to have written something which violated the rules of this forum. Since I signed up, I haven't seen a complete written list of rules, and have assumed that the same sort of free-wheeling posts would be as appropriate here as on other discussion lists.
Jacob:
I posted my response as a citizen participant, not forum manager, because it was not clear to me that you did violate the rules. Although, I think you were certainly approaching the "grey" zone. I did think that you were violating the norms that we've tried to establish in this forum - but that's my opinion.
I appreciated your response and would simply like to suggest that there are better ways of stimulating debate in this forum than using "incendiary words." Although, I understand the temptation - as do some of your colleagues in the forum, who resort to this strategy all to often.
Here is a summary of the forum rules, full rules can be found at:
http://e-democracy.org/rules/ (recently revised)
Best wishes,
Tim Erickson Forum Manager
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1. Sign Posts - Use your real name.
2. Limits on Posting - Two per member per day in most forum charters.
3. Keep Topics within Forum Purpose - Local issues on a local forum for example.
4. Be Civil - This is a public forum with real people. Respect among citizens with differing views is our cornerstone.
5. No Attacks or Threats - This keeps the forums safe. If content is illegal it will be forwarded to the proper legal authorities.
6. Private Stays Private - Don't forward private replies without permission.
7. Avoid False Rumors - Asking for clarification of what you've heard in the community can be appropriate if issues-based. You alone are responsible for what you post.
8. Right to Post and Reply - Sharing your knowledge and opinions with your fellow citizens is a democratic right.
9. Items Not Allowed in Forums - No attachments, etc.
10. Public Content and Use - You are sharing your content, but retain your copyright.
11. Warnings - You may receive informal or official warnings from the Forum Manager.
12. Suspension - With your second official warning in one year, you are suspended for two weeks. It goes up from there.
13. Appeals Process - You can appeal a warning(s) once you receive a third warning and six month removal. About 1 in 1500 forum members each year have appealed a six month removal in past years.
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