Hi all, we have a TOS up, but most of you joined before it was competed. I'm posting a copy of it below, please read it and post in this thread if you agree to the terms. Thank you.
The Short Version!
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You're not a kid!
Be Respectful!
Don't be an Idiot!
Don't steal stuff.
No politics, Religion or Adult! Period!
Be responsible!
The Long Version!
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AGE
You certify that you are 13 years of age or over or have obtained and supplied a release form from your parent(s)/guardian(s) in accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 2000 (COPPA).
RESPECT
Be respectful to everyone and everything at all times.
Don't be vulgar, rude, inflammatory or the likes.
Don't reveal private information, especially member's formal identification, at any time.
Don't use the fora for dispute resolution, personal or business complaints.
CONTENT
Post only in English.
Be clear and succinct in your postings as some members may use English as their second language.
Adult themes, Religion and Politics are off limits and such posts will be removed. (Hint, re Adult, you can talk about how you promote your product without mentioning the actual product! Think about it.)
COPYRIGHT
Don't post external copyright material in the fora.
Don't copy members' posts elsewhere without permission from the applicable member and an administrator.
Don't misappropriate business and/or domain names as member names without permission.
Remember, appropriate action will be taken if necessary.
You retain copyright and liability for your own posts.
COMMERCIALIZATION
Don't attempt to post unauthorized commercialization of products and/or services as they will be removed.
MODERATION
Respect the moderators who volunteer to help guide the discussions and members.
Moderators are free to express their own opinions which may or may not reflect those of the fora's operator(s)
Keep discussions about moderator's action private and off the fora.
LIABILITY
By participating in these fora you accept responsibility for your own posts and agree to not hold the fora's operator(s) liable for any consequences of your participation.
You retain copyright and liability for your own posts.
I'll get me coat...
aye
Looks good to me. Agree with all of it.
Yep!
Yep
Well, given I'm a bit free with the profanity normally, I'm a bit concerned by this point: "Don't be vulgar, rude, inflammatory or the likes."
Other than that, I suppose I could just restrain my visiting hours to when I'm feeling soft-spoken. ::)
Looks good
Altho I swear a lot too Mivox :)
QuoteI could just restrain my visiting hours to when I'm feeling soft-spoken.
these times exist??? Wow!
'agreed' to the T&Cs
I'm OK with it.
Seems obvious. I'll miss the cussing though.
looks fine to me.
yup...
agree
agree
agree
Aye.
Yep indeed
right on
agree
Agree, although I swear almost every 4th word!
Me too.
Affirmative
I do not like having a formal TOS. While I'm at it, I don't like the swear filter, either. But what I like isn't always the best option for me. But I don't want to sidetrack the thread, so...
I agree.
Check.
Yes
Bumpity Bump ;D
QuoteNo politics, Religion or Adult! Period!
Can we start classifying 'gung ho' gun-ism as politics as well please - it may not seem it to those immersed in gun-culture, but others see it differently.
(but not the "New 'Ninja 9mm' By Glock" thread, which was funny :))
added.....
It could, I guess, be covered by :
Quote"please tread carefully when it comes to the cultural sensitivities that we all suffer from"
Most of us are not really accustomed to 'pussy-footing' around when it comes to opinions - which is, perhaps, all the more reason for us to try.
(yes - me included - hard to believe, I know, but apparently I can sometimes irritate people ;))
Ditto.