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GROUND RULES:
The rules governing this message center are quite simple and they will be enforced. Our desire is to promote a positive environment for communication among members of the Martial Arts community. Forums will be assigned a "moderator" who will govern the flow of messages and restrict inappropriate content. The purpose of a moderator is not to censor your message content, but to prevent violations of the rules.
1. Your Name: Your USERNAME should be your real "full" name, however you may use a "handle" (alias) if you desire. The "handle" should be in keeping with good taste. You are however, REQUIRED to put your FULL REAL NAME (first and last name) in the "Real Name" field in your user profile. Failure to comply with this policy will result in account suspension.
2. Password: Your password will be automatically generated and sent to you via email. Why are passwords required? Simple. We want to ensure that messages that are posted are from you and not someone else who is impersonating you. This can be a problem in some Message Forums and we wish to avoid this.
3. Your REAL E-Mail Address: Why? First, so we can send you your password so you can post messages. Also, so others on the forum can contact you directly, or if need be you can have your password emailed to you in case you forget. Your email address will be verified by sending you your User ID and Password via email. Should we get the email returned as undeliverable, then your User Name will be deleted and you will not be allowed access to post topics. Failure to provide a valid email address will result in you not being allowed to post topics.
If you do not wish to give your real email address, then you might consider getting a free web-based email service through Hotmail.com, Yahoo or others. This will keep your private email address private, yet still allow others to contact you.
All email addresses will be kept absolutely confidential and will never be released to any outside source.
4. Keep your topics and messages on subject. If the Forum is about Karate for example, then keep it about Karate. Off subject posts may be moved or deleted by the Forum's Moderator. So make sure you put your post into the appropriate forum.
5. Keep your posts focused on relevant issues. Postings like "who can beat-up who", rude, or inflammatory in nature are NOT permitted and may be deleted by the Forum's Administrator or moderator.
6. Keep it clean. Hateful, racist or slanderous comments and messages about other persons, fellow members or others Martial Arts will NOT be permitted. You may voice your opinion, but again keep it clean. "Flaming" (the trashing of another's post) will not be permitted. VIOLATORS WILL HAVE THEIR MESSAGES DELETED, ACCESS REMOVED, AND BANNED WITHOUT WARNING. If you disagree with an opinion related by another member, please counter that opinion with your own, but do not resort to insult about the originator. It simply is not right, and only shows that you do not have a valid counter-argument.
7. You may only have ONE account. Those who are discovered to have multiple accounts, or to be impersonating another user will have their membership terminated without notice.
8. Do not cross-post your thread into multiple forums. Even if the topic may cover multiple arts & forums, please choose the forum which most closely fit the topic of your post and post once in the appropriate location.
9. Do not SPAM our forums. Please do not spam our forums. We have provided one forum, "Member Announcements" were you can post information on events, and other announcements.
10. Do not use Instant Messenger slang or shorthand to make your posts. Posts should be typed in clear and concise language, with the aim of using correct spelling and punctuation in order to best facilitate communication with your fellow members.
11. Loud, obnoxious signatures are prohibited. Signatures should not be large graphics that take too long to load or cause the width of the forum table to be altered. Likewise, text should be formatted to be tasteful and not be distractive. Graphics used in signatures will be no larger than your avatar (approximately 120 pixels in width or height), and text will be no larger than size 4 (14pt).
12. DO NOT discuss legal matters! Discussion of pending civil litigation is strictly prohibited. If you have prior knowledge that a crime may be committed or knowledge of a crime that has been committed, do not post anything about it! If you do, the appropriate authorities will be contacted and your account suspended.
13. Posting Images and other files. Members are permitted to post images and other files to their post within the limits of the established file size/dimensions. We recommend that images and other files be linked from another website, but if attached to a post, then file size/dimensions will be strictly enforced. See the related thread in the Member Support area for guidance. Further, posting files/images will not be abused. Images/files must be in good taste and not be offensive or pornographic. Abuse will result in account suspension or termination.
The BudoSeek! Martial Arts Community Forums mission of promoting tasteful and positive communication among members of the Martial Arts community will never be compromised. By checking the "I have read, and agree to abide by the BudoSeek! Martial Arts Community Forums rules" checkbox and clicking register, you are agreeing to abide by the rules above and any future rules that may be implemented.
Your participation is vital to it's success and we invite you to post and have fun.
