E-Dem Policies

   

Rules - Terms of Use

Rules of Participation Summary

  1. Real Names — Sign posts including your real name and city.
  2. Limits on Posting — Two per member per day in most forum charters.
  3. Keep Topics within Forum Purpose — Local issues on a local forum for example.
  4. Be Civil — No name-calling. Respect among citizens with differing views is our cornerstone.
  5. No Attacks or Threats — This keeps the forums safe. If content is illegal it will be forwarded to the proper legal authorities.
  6. Private Stays Private — Don't forward private replies without permission.
  7. Avoid False Rumors — Asking for clarification of what you've heard in the community can be appropriate if issues-based. You alone are responsible for what you post.
  8. Right to Post and Reply — Sharing your knowledge and opinions with your fellow citizens is a democratic right.
  9. Items Not Allowed in Forums — No chain letters, etc.
  10. Public Content and Use — You are sharing your content forever, but retain your copyright.
  11. Warnings — You may receive informal or official warnings from the Forum Manager.
  12. Suspension — With your second official warning in one year, you are suspended for two weeks. It goes up from there.
  13. Appeals Process — You can appeal a warning(s) once you receive a third warning and six month removal. Rare appeals are not received most years.

The detailed rules are also avaliable.