Enforcing Group Rules

Enforcing Group Rules involves diplomacy, courtesy, and good judgment. Our Members may not infringe the Rules on purpose - they may, instead, do so because of time constraints, confusion with the rules of other Groups, or honest misunderstandings. As you moderate the Group, keep in mind the following rules of thumb:

  • The main purpose of the list is non-commercial. Members are welcome to demonstrate their expertise by participating in Discussions or posting articles in the NEWS area. Members may not, however, openly promote their services or products (except in the Marketplace SubGroup).
  • Members should be able to comment on a Discussion item without having to leave the Group. Members may post links to blogs, articles, polls, etc., as "additional information." Members may NOT, however, require that others "click on a link" or "read an article" before they comment.
  • The safety of our Members should be a primary consideration. Unsafe, inappropriate, or offensive postings should be deleted immediately. When in doubt, please contact the Head of Moderation.