Post by Don on Dec 30, 2004 9:51:22 GMT -5
Rules:
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Secondary to that, the framework set forth by those moderating the SmokeBusters forum shall also be followed. This framework is further defined as follows and subject to change:
- “SPAM” or solicitations\marketing for products, services or for other websites will not be allowed.
Any posting considered to fall within this category can and will arbitrarily be deleted by a moderator without compassion or remorse. Further action may be taken upon the username used in posting the message including the dismissal of the user’s login rights, IP address, email address or complete deletion of the username at the sole discretion of a moderator. - “Trolling” or posting discussions with the implied or overt intention to enrage or harass is not acceptable behavior. Subject to the same judgment of the moderators as those who would SPAM.
- "Bumping" or posting in a post for the purpose of ensuring it remains on Page 1 is allowed. However, the person bumping shouldn't do so more than 3 times in a row or it begins to appear that a poster is, in a sense, Spamming the board to get attention. Allow others the chance to respond to a thread before appearing rude and bumping one's own thread. Good etiquette is appreciated by everyone.
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- As a SUPPORT board, personal attacks against fellow quitters will serve no useful purpose and is thus not allowed. Moderators may institute "cooling-off" periods via temporary ban on warring parties to promote civility amongst board posters.
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- Religious Tolerance is encouraged. The nature of this addiction brings about serious health consequences and death. Owing to that, it is only natural that prayers are offered by those with religious feelings.
This is acceptable behaviour. Posts slamming another's religion or lack there of or solicitations for membership to a particular religion is not acceptable behavior. - As diverse as the world is - so are the people within it and who appear here. TOLERANCE in all forms is encouraged. Political, cultural, racial, sexual, etcetera views will differ. This is not the place to banter these issues. There are plenty of other boards where people can argue amongst themselves about those topics.
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