Post by Stew Henstock on Oct 18, 2010 0:56:51 GMT -6
Due to possible legal issues and concerns that have arisen, this forum will now
be moderated. This moderation will not be to the extent of other forums but
will be in place to protect Sandbox's interests.
Prohibited items:
Pornography (including partial, total nudity, exposing female breast and genitalia even if covered by *see thru* clothing)
Solicitation
Severe profanities
Comments of a sexual nature
Personal threats, personal attacks, baiting and/or flaming another member
Revealing another members personal information
Any post or action that may violate a state or federal law
Language:
Profanities are not allowed. Posting in a manner to get around the forums censor will not be permitted. That language is banned for a reason and it would be appreciated if in the course of your posting, you would find other ways to express your feelings and opinions without resorting to profane language. Posts containing jokes of a sexual content may be edited or removed at moderator discretion. It must be remembered when posting humor that minors do visit the forums and as such all posts must be of a nature where a parent would not mind letting their child view it.
As in other forums, personal attacks, baiting other members and flaming will not be allowed. We ask that you respect each other as well. Attacking another's view is permissible, but please, we stress...no personal attacks or flames. You may disagree with another members view, but it is imperative that you treat each other with a certain degree of respect...the same degree that you yourself would wish to be given.
A user may now be banned from the forums for violating this, for engaging in personal attacks and flames where the main purpose of the thread/post is not to engage in honest discussion and debate but to engage in personal attacks and flaming.
Ifyou feel another user has gone over the line and attacked you, we ask that you do not respond in kind. Email or PM the mods. Please link to the thread and post you wish to have reviewed. Moderators will check the posts and take action as needed. Do not start a new thread in the forum to air your complaint. Doing this only invites others to chime in and choose sides. If you fail to do this and respond in kind to the attacks, you may be subject to action as well. Other members are NOT to chastise a member for contacting a moderator. It is what we prefer in being made aware of and handling complaints.
A user may also be banned for repeatedly "sassing", attacking a moderator or another user or developing an antagonist attitude in the forums which could lead to members retaliating in kind. For these types of behavior, bans may be implemented by a mod for a period of time no longer than one week. Repeated offenses may necessitate longer periods of time but it is hoped that will not be necessary. The moderator will notify other mods of the ban, reason and length of the ban and the member (along with staff) will be notified as well
It is not expected that all members will agree with each other. Everyone can and does have different views on issues and it is those differences that make for lively and interesting debate and discussion.
I am asking all members to treat each other with a certain measure of respect. If it cannot be done, the member will lose posting privileges until they assure Sandbox that they will be able to do so. Your adherance to these guidelines will determine the level and extent that this forum will be moderated.
All posts/topics are subject for moderator review, editing and deletion. Posting in the forums is a privilege and not a right and may be revoked should a member continue to ignore site and forum policies.
Bottom line:
Before you make a post, ask if the content, language, humor is something you would have no problem or issue in a minor (age 13-18) being able to view.
This is being done at the request of Sandbox management due to concerns that have arisen over some of the postings which occured in the forum and was brought to their attention. Staff has requested us (if this forum is to remain) to exercise our judgement and oversight in making sure it conforms to the site policies in place.
Do NOT point out, mock, or otherwise ridicule the spelling or grammar of other posters. One person did so today and it led to a "war" of such posts. People here have different levels of education, different backgrounds, and even different native tongues. Not everybody is perfect with either their spelling/grammar or their typing. If you genuinely do not understand what a person means, then ask what they mean...in a nice way, of course. But if you understand what they mean despite spelling/grammar mistakes, then respond to their points and ignore the spelling/grammar mistakes.
Any post intended to degrade, intimidate, or incite violence or prejudicial action against a group of people based on their race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability is not permitted.
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be moderated. This moderation will not be to the extent of other forums but
will be in place to protect Sandbox's interests.
Prohibited items:
Pornography (including partial, total nudity, exposing female breast and genitalia even if covered by *see thru* clothing)
Solicitation
Severe profanities
Comments of a sexual nature
Personal threats, personal attacks, baiting and/or flaming another member
Revealing another members personal information
Any post or action that may violate a state or federal law
Language:
Profanities are not allowed. Posting in a manner to get around the forums censor will not be permitted. That language is banned for a reason and it would be appreciated if in the course of your posting, you would find other ways to express your feelings and opinions without resorting to profane language. Posts containing jokes of a sexual content may be edited or removed at moderator discretion. It must be remembered when posting humor that minors do visit the forums and as such all posts must be of a nature where a parent would not mind letting their child view it.
As in other forums, personal attacks, baiting other members and flaming will not be allowed. We ask that you respect each other as well. Attacking another's view is permissible, but please, we stress...no personal attacks or flames. You may disagree with another members view, but it is imperative that you treat each other with a certain degree of respect...the same degree that you yourself would wish to be given.
A user may now be banned from the forums for violating this, for engaging in personal attacks and flames where the main purpose of the thread/post is not to engage in honest discussion and debate but to engage in personal attacks and flaming.
Ifyou feel another user has gone over the line and attacked you, we ask that you do not respond in kind. Email or PM the mods. Please link to the thread and post you wish to have reviewed. Moderators will check the posts and take action as needed. Do not start a new thread in the forum to air your complaint. Doing this only invites others to chime in and choose sides. If you fail to do this and respond in kind to the attacks, you may be subject to action as well. Other members are NOT to chastise a member for contacting a moderator. It is what we prefer in being made aware of and handling complaints.
A user may also be banned for repeatedly "sassing", attacking a moderator or another user or developing an antagonist attitude in the forums which could lead to members retaliating in kind. For these types of behavior, bans may be implemented by a mod for a period of time no longer than one week. Repeated offenses may necessitate longer periods of time but it is hoped that will not be necessary. The moderator will notify other mods of the ban, reason and length of the ban and the member (along with staff) will be notified as well
It is not expected that all members will agree with each other. Everyone can and does have different views on issues and it is those differences that make for lively and interesting debate and discussion.
I am asking all members to treat each other with a certain measure of respect. If it cannot be done, the member will lose posting privileges until they assure Sandbox that they will be able to do so. Your adherance to these guidelines will determine the level and extent that this forum will be moderated.
All posts/topics are subject for moderator review, editing and deletion. Posting in the forums is a privilege and not a right and may be revoked should a member continue to ignore site and forum policies.
Bottom line:
Before you make a post, ask if the content, language, humor is something you would have no problem or issue in a minor (age 13-18) being able to view.
This is being done at the request of Sandbox management due to concerns that have arisen over some of the postings which occured in the forum and was brought to their attention. Staff has requested us (if this forum is to remain) to exercise our judgement and oversight in making sure it conforms to the site policies in place.
Do NOT point out, mock, or otherwise ridicule the spelling or grammar of other posters. One person did so today and it led to a "war" of such posts. People here have different levels of education, different backgrounds, and even different native tongues. Not everybody is perfect with either their spelling/grammar or their typing. If you genuinely do not understand what a person means, then ask what they mean...in a nice way, of course. But if you understand what they mean despite spelling/grammar mistakes, then respond to their points and ignore the spelling/grammar mistakes.
Any post intended to degrade, intimidate, or incite violence or prejudicial action against a group of people based on their race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability is not permitted.
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