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"Battle Blades" is a forum that encourages positive, constructive discussion on a variety of subjects and issues.

For the benefit of Forum visitors please note these "House Rules".

First, as moderator it is my responsibility to arbitrate and / or mediate the discussion group. That's what a moderator does. As stated early on this forum is a cyber dojo. We enter with respect, conduct ourselves in a respectful and appropriate manner, and leave in the same vein of thought. The forum moderator is very much a Sergeant at Arms in many respects. It's his or her job to keep order.

We're here to enjoy, to share, to learn from each other, and to promote positive and constructive dialogue. Bear in mind that cyber discussions / email are in many ways the most difficult means of communicating with people, particularly people we know nothing about. Our house rules are meant to help us avoid the clutter and nonsense so many other such forums suffer.

These are the house rules for "Battle Blades" -

1. Speak openly, but allow the other person to talk as well.
2. It is OK to disagree.
3. No personal attacks. Address issues, not participants.
4. Arrive at the Ultimate Goal (as stated above).
5. Avoid disruptive side discussions.
6. Listen to and demonstrate respect for the views of others.
8. Politeness goes a long way. Rudeness does not.
7. Every member is responsible for the Forum's success.

"Battle Blades" does not tolerate "flames". Heated discussion is fine as long as there are no personal attacks, profanity, or slurs of any kind directed against those participating. If these occur as moderator I will seek to mediate a neutral point for those parties involved. If a participant continues to act out despite the moderator's involvement said member will be invited to leave the forum.

To date the Forum is enjoying a very positive response from the vast majority of those visiting it. This venue will be properly protected via the above "house rules" so as to continue this enjoyable means of sharing information and ideas.

Thank you for taking a moment to read this.:)
 
Here's another 'House Rule' for ya.

How bout the moderator of this forum either turning on his PM's, or listing his e mail address so the 'members' can contact him.

I think if you wish to have a forum, and are going to moderate it accroding to your rules, then you should be available for the members here via e mail.

Show the members the same respect that you expect them to show you.
 
The House Rules as posted allow for everyone involved with the forum to be extended due and appropriate respect, to include the moderator.
 
'Cause this forum is as much fun for me as it is for you-all.

And part of my having fun means keeping it simple.

I don't do email but with about 10 Folk. I don't carry a pager. I don't have a cell phone. I still write letters. I live simple and enjoy it.

"Nuff said.:)
 
I here ya, after all it is your forum.
Still, IMHO some things are better said in private...
Just my $0.2
in any case, thanks for a great forum.
'Nuff said:)
 
...I too wanted to ask Sierra some 'personal' questions, and was somewhat frustrated by my inability to contact him privately...and stated it as such here...

His response, paraphrased..."Ask away, I'm sure others here would be interested too", or some such...

And so I did, I asked my questions, albeit with some degree of reservation.

His response? Clear, concise, and to the point...yet enjoyable, a pleasure to read, and informative for all.

My feelings now? No regrets. Bottom line, if you can't ask it here publicly in this forum, then find another place, and another person to ask... ;)

Missed ya at Eugene Greg, hell of a show!

Mel
 
Originally posted by Sierra912
The House Rules as posted allow for everyone involved with the forum to be extended due and appropriate respect, to include the moderator.
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Then don't hide behind your monitor, and list contact information. There are times that a moderator on these forums needs to be contacted privately. A simple Hotmail account would suffice.

If you are too good to list your e mail address, then maybe you should find someone to help you moderate this forum who you trust, and can contact you privately to relay any forumite concerns that may arise. There are plenty of moderators on these forums that would rather not recieve e mail from the members, but it goes with the territory.

Respect is earned, not automatically given.
 
...Is the Way It Is.

Remember, you don't have to post here. As noted, plenty of other forums.

Perhaps you didn't review the house rules.

If it can't be said in public on the forum in the appropriate way, it can't be said in private or otherwise.

As for respect...

Respect is reserved for the Forum and its members. That's a public matter, not a private one. Again, review the rules of the road and go from there.

Thanks.
 
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