[SPA]

updated their Rules and Guidelines recently (See "Announcement" above). I don't see this applying to our little group but I wanted to bring the changes to your attention. There have been some posters on other forums who have been creating some anti-avi's and signature lines -- that attack either a character of a show or the actor/actress. Since is a "fan-friendly" environment this has become a problem, that has led to heated debates. Again, I don't see how this affects our group -- but you should be mindful of such things.



Fan Forum Rules and Guidelines

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Hi everyone, and welcome to Fan Forum! We want your posting experience here to be an enjoyable one, so we’ve set rules and guidelines for the discussion forums on this website. We’ve divided these rules and guidelines into specific areas:

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• No advertisements, chain letters or pyramid schemes are allowed on our forums. Solicitation of any kind, including direct linking to events such as charity auctions, is not permitted unless it’s pre-approved by the Management Team.
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[SPA]

The FF General Rules
(updated 2-5-09)

The expanded Scott Patterson Board Rules

- Don't descend to the level of personal attacks. Be respectful of other people's opinions and beliefs. Basically, treat others as you want to be treated. Just because someone disagrees with you doesn't mean they personally dislike you. You can attack ideas without attacking people; criticize a post without extending your criticism to the poster her/himself.

- If you have a problem with another poster, please take it to PM. In case you think that won't do, PM the moderator. If, once you've taken it to the mods, you find that the problem hasn't been resolved, PM a Moderator Manager. Long story short, if you're concerned about something, PM the poster, a mod, or a Mod Manager.


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Avatars:

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Please read and affirm that you have done so.

Thanx.

[Tarty History]

The dudette abides.

[Danisauntie]

I concur

[scooterjo2004]

read and understood

[SPA]

thank you for reading the updated rules (January 2009). Our group rarely has those kinds of issues, but it's nice to be and stay consistent with all the other forums. Thanx again!!