Your input please.
E-Democracy.org is updating the rules for this and all forums.
The universal rules provide a foundation for all forums.
On top the rules, each local forum description (the About tab on our
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* Survey Deadline - March 15, 2011 *
The rules are only updated every few years, so for more details and
the survey link, see:
http://blog.e-democracy.org/posts/1145
I ask you to share your thoughts via the survey (that is the official way
to get feedback to the right place).
Thank you for being a part of this forum.
Steven Clift
Executive Director, E-Democracy.org
P.S. Here is the draft for the new rules summary:
1. Real Names Required: Register and sign posts with your real name
and community.
2. Right to Post and Reply: Sharing your knowledge and opinions with
your fellow participants is a democratic right.
3. Limits on Posting within a Forum’s Purpose: Two posts per day per
member on most forums. Forum charters determine geographic or topical
scope.
4. Be Civil: No name-calling. Respect among people with differing
views is our cornerstone.
5. No Personal Attacks or Threats: This keeps the forums welcoming and safer.
6. Private Stays Private: Don’t forward private communication without
permission.
7. Avoid Unsubstantiated 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. Items Not Allowed in Forums: No strong profanity, pornographic
content, chain letters, unsolicited commercial advertising, etc. Forum
charters may detail examples or exceptions including allowing
commercial exchange and advice.
9. Public Content and Use: You are sharing your content under the
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alternative copyright.
10. Warnings and Suspensions: You may receive informal or official
warnings. The volunteer Forum Manager is responsible for facilitation
and enforcing rules. With your second official warning in one year,
you are suspended for two weeks. You may appeal all warnings after a
third warning that brings a six-month suspension.
11. Forum Managers: Each forum has a manager with responsibilities and
technical privileges to meet those responsibilities. Disputes with
Forum Managers may be brought to E-Democracy.org through various
mechanisms.
Steven Clift - http://stevenclift.com
Executive Director - http://E-Democracy.Org
Follow me - http://twitter.com/democracy
New Tel: +1.612.234.7072
E-Democracy.org is updating the rules for this and all forums.
The universal rules provide a foundation for all forums.
On top the rules, each local forum description (the About tab on our
web page) and "charter" define the geographic scope. Locally written
charters provide clarity on what is acceptable or not on this forum.
* Survey Deadline - March 15, 2011 *
The rules are only updated every few years, so for more details and
the survey link, see:
http://blog.e-democracy.org/posts/1145
I ask you to share your thoughts via the survey (that is the official way
to get feedback to the right place).
Thank you for being a part of this forum.
Steven Clift
Executive Director, E-Democracy.org
P.S. Here is the draft for the new rules summary:
1. Real Names Required: Register and sign posts with your real name
and community.
2. Right to Post and Reply: Sharing your knowledge and opinions with
your fellow participants is a democratic right.
3. Limits on Posting within a Forum’s Purpose: Two posts per day per
member on most forums. Forum charters determine geographic or topical
scope.
4. Be Civil: No name-calling. Respect among people with differing
views is our cornerstone.
5. No Personal Attacks or Threats: This keeps the forums welcoming and safer.
6. Private Stays Private: Don’t forward private communication without
permission.
7. Avoid Unsubstantiated 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. Items Not Allowed in Forums: No strong profanity, pornographic
content, chain letters, unsolicited commercial advertising, etc. Forum
charters may detail examples or exceptions including allowing
commercial exchange and advice.
9. Public Content and Use: You are sharing your content under the
E-Democracy.org selected Creative Commons license unless you state an
alternative copyright.
10. Warnings and Suspensions: You may receive informal or official
warnings. The volunteer Forum Manager is responsible for facilitation
and enforcing rules. With your second official warning in one year,
you are suspended for two weeks. You may appeal all warnings after a
third warning that brings a six-month suspension.
11. Forum Managers: Each forum has a manager with responsibilities and
technical privileges to meet those responsibilities. Disputes with
Forum Managers may be brought to E-Democracy.org through various
mechanisms.
Steven Clift - http://stevenclift.com
Executive Director - http://E-Democracy.Org
Follow me - http://twitter.com/democracy
New Tel: +1.612.234.7072
