Invitation Only Forum Rules

To maintain high integrity and insure the quality of the information passed in these forums, only select individuals will be allowed to participate beyond an initial trial period.

Peer members of the forum will mutually decide who is eligible to post on the forum. As such, each forum takes on its own life. To perpetuate this life, each voting member is responsible for the continuity of integrity, once entrusted with voting privileges.

Voting members serve at the pleasure of the forum moderator. Selection of voting members is the sole discretion of the forum moderator.

New members:

New members will be allowed to apply for a 30 day trial on the forum. During the trial period accredited members of the forum will evaluate the posts of the trial member. Trial members who do not receive a confirmation will be removed from the forum permission list.

The forum moderator may elect to remove any member at any time for violations of forum policy, or etiquette.

Posts will be evaluated using the following standards:

  • Accuracy of content
  • Current and unique information
  • Overall contribution to fourm
  • Timeliness
  • Originality
  • Articulation

Needless to say, foul, or abusive language, the use of cuss words and, or antagonistic behavior will not be tolerated. Members posting in this manner will have their permissions revoked by the forum moderator

To use proper cyberspace etiquette, the forum monitor reminds members that the use of CAPITAL letters is reserved for emphasis. All capital letters can also imply the author is "Yelling" please type with discretion.

The direct solicitation of forum members for products, or services will not be allowed. If a member feels they want to bring a product to light, then they may contact the forum moderator regarding advertising details.

Under no circumstances should any text from any articles, or web pages be posted.

URL's to interesting articles may be posted in the URL box on the form page. Members should summarize the content in the message box, then post the URL in the URL box provided.

Off Topic Subjects

Off Topic Subjects should be kept to a minimum. Please start all Off Topic Subjects with the "Off Topic" disclaimer in the Topic entry box.
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