The number of questions and complaints about forum behavior and rules has increased in recent days. So, I'm going to take the unusual step of posting a series of 4 messages to address some of these issues. I apologize in advance for the volume, but hopefully the content will be useful to everyone.
Please take a few minutes to scan the content of these four messages.
------------------------------------------------- I think that I posted this recently, but I'd like to share it one more time. ------------------------------------------------- Rules Summary: More detailed explanation of rules available at:
http://e-democracy.org/rules/
1. Sign Posts - Use your real name (and neighborhood).
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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