BEFORE you post - Read

MomZone · 10-26-2003, 02:06 PM

Before you "officially" join in and post on these boards....

read as you are expected to abide and understand the way these boards are run before participating.

And to start out.. EVERYONE is

here, old members, new members, members who have lurked and not posted etc.... this CAN be the place it was meant to be if everyone steps up to the plate and complies to the "spirit of Momzone". Treat others like you want to be treated, don't gossip and/or be cruel. Be kind and truthful. Try to be understanding.... actually really simple!

1. These boards are "your" boards and everyone in essence is a "moderator" of these boards. What this means is that there is no small group of message board police deciding what people can and cannot post. We have more faith in you than that! If you see posts or see people that you feel are stepping over the line in how they are responding to someone else or a post that shouldn't be here like spam/ads - report the post (there is a link in each post to "report to the Moderator") and I will take care of the matter.

2. Everyone is expected to treat others KINDLY and with RESPECT, no matter if you agree or disagree, like or dislike someone and their views. No name calling, bashing or accusing of others on a public forum. There is to be no name calling or bashing done using the Private Message system either. MomZone is not here to promote hatred and ill feeling towards others in regards to race, religion, politics and anything else people may have different views on.

3. All messages posted on this forum and in the PM's are to STAY on this forum. All content and information is copyrighted by MomZone and you are not allowed to copy or use any content without our written permission. Besides this, it is just kind of tacky to take other people's messages and paste them to share at another forum - especially when many of these are of personal nature.

4. Because religion and politics are typically real "hot" buttons - we ask that ALL political comments stay in the political zone and that all religious comments stay in the Spritual zone... now this does not mean that when someone posts about an issue or problem in another forum that you can't say that you are

ing for them etc.

5. Realize that we all come from different places and that

s make us who we are today. With that said, have patience with each other, try to learn from each other and realize that what comes across in words may NOT be the way it was meant to come across. Reread a post before replying to make sure you understand what was written.

6. Because of our different opinions,

voice them in a way that is NOT putting down people or groups who don't have the same opinion. State your opinion, have a "fun" disagreement, if needed or wanted but do not be "offensive" in your "defense". We want everyone to feel

here and want everyone to feel they CAN share their opinion without fear of being pounced and

ed on. Remember, not everyone can clarify in words, as eloquently as others can, what is in their heart and soul.... but they DO hold the same strong convictions as others who view the opposite as they do.

7. Realize that you are NOT always right, and that OTHERS are not always wrong. Be mature, humble, gracious and apologetic if need be. Realize that you just MAY be doing what you are accusing others of doing. Realize that it is probably not ALWAYS others who may be causing issues.

8. Be yourself - but not at the expense of others. There comes a time when some of us need to "rein it in" and not have the attitude of "well, this is just me and if you don't like it.....tough" Sometimes we may be rough around the edges and for people to get along, ANYWHERE, there is always some bit of give and take in the behaviours and words we may use. This, again, is just life. It doesn't mean that you need to be "thwarted" in who you are, just be respectful that not everyone may appreciate all your unique qualities.

9. NO ADVERTISING! This is an absolute. No posting of affiliate or referral links and no posting of your biz opps or trying to promote your products.

10. Be kind and

ful to the NEWBIES here. Sometimes people have never been on a message board or don't realize fully what they can and can't do even AFTER reading this. Instead of

ing on them telling them they are doing something wrong (like if someone advertises innocently) Kindly point out that we don't allow that but also be kind in trying to find out more about that person and get them involved.

11. Sig files - these are the little lines of text that you can put in to show up under all your posts. Please limit this to only 6 lines . This can be a quote, verse, phrase, website url - just no blatant ads, and no quotes/phrases that are intended to put down a group of people or poking fun at a person or group.

Yes - rules, rules, rules..... but in essence it all boils down to one thing.... Play Nice! This is a site for FUN for moms from all over to come together and build relationships.

Victorious · 10-26-2003, 11:37 PM

Sounds fair to me!

GraspingGrace · 10-27-2003, 09:34 AM

All very good rules and they are rules I can live by. One question though, do I need to remove my biblical quote at the end of my posts? I don't want to offend anyone plus I plan on posting in many areas - not just the spiritual zone. I will remove it, no questions asked, if that's what I need to do. Just unsure about whether I can keep it or not.

MomZone · 10-27-2003, 09:45 AM

No :-) Sig files are fine for you to have bible verses, quotes etc - as long again as they aren't "hatred" or "cruel"

GraspingGrace · 10-27-2003, 09:52 AM

Thanks for the super quick response Rockin Mama. I appreciate all you've done. I'll just keep the attitude that if it seems to offend someone I will then remove it.

10-28-2003, 09:44 AM

i think the rules are great. i also think the bible verses are inappropriate. this is not a bible link & not everyone follows the same belief system.

MomZone · 10-28-2003, 10:19 AM

People are allowed to post something personal - like their website, a phrase or verse in their signature file.

10-28-2003, 05:36 PM

t I am confused about how this all works

send me complete and detailed instructions on how to best use your site I am a novice when it comes to using a computer.

Alice

blindbattrucking@aol.com

10-29-2003, 09:00 AM

I find it sad that you needed to post those "rules" but understand why it was necessary. I'd like to think we'd already be living by those rules, on our own, but then again I tend to live in my own little dreamworld sometimes.

As far as biblical sigs, etc. while I feel religion shouldn't be a priority here and agree that everyone worships in their own way, or not at all, I don't have a problem with someone using biblical quotes as long as they aren't derogatory or an attempt to "convert" the reader.

To blindbat - when I first became a MomZone member I was about as "in the dark" about message boards as anyone could be. Just play around on the site, read the FAQS and in no time at all you'll be a pro.

GraspingGrace · 10-30-2003, 09:06 PM

Hey Doreen ... GREAT to see you on the boards again!!!!

How about my Biblical sig ... does it bother you at all?? If so ... just PM me and let me know and I'll take care of it

I just want everyone to be happy campers here at the Zone!!!!!

It's so wonderful to see so many new faces along with the old

I've enjoyed so much!!!!

angelkatey · 11-02-2003, 05:48 PM

easy rules, works well for me

rusty2rusty · 11-03-2003, 10:55 PM

Rules sound fine by me.Easy to remember.

paulam · 11-04-2003, 06:14 PM

I read rules and I understand, and I will behave myself. I promised

11-05-2003, 12:10 PM

I can live by these rule's...No problem here

Although I can tend to be a bit

at time's

Marie

11-07-2003, 10:33 AM

The rules are easy to me!

As for the christian sigs - I do

my Lord and am not in any way, shape or form embarressed or offended by them.

This site is fabulous!! Thank you!!