Forum Rules and Guidelines

[Gordon]

In order to provide a more friendly atmosphere, the moderators and myself would appreciate your compliance with the following rules/guidelines:

1. Remember that this is a public forum and that we want all members to feel welcome. Respect other members of the community and don't belittle, make fun of, insult, or threaten other members.
   
   
2. This is considered a family forum. There are many members that are minors and many people that post with their children looking over their shoulder. If it shouldn't be viewed by minors then it shouldn't be posted. Keep this in mind when choosing avatars as well.
   
   
3. There are people that read this forum at work. If something would not be considered "work safe" (to a boss or HR person), then it shouldn't be posted. Links to web pages that are not safe for work are okay but should be marked as such.
   
   
4. Threads/posts on controversial topics such as religion, abortion, race, and sex are not encouraged since they usually end up with flaming and no one is going to change the mind of a stranger on these types of subjects. This doesn't mean that controversial things should never be discussed, as occasionally there are items in the news that may engender legitimate conversation. If they become heated, or, result in complaints, then they may be edited, closed, or removed by a moderator.
   
   
5. Moderators are volunteers that help out the forum for FREE. Please treat all of the moderators with respect in both public forums and in private messages.
   
   
6. Refrain from YELLING - Remember, using ALL CAPITAL LETTERS is considered yelling.
   
   
7. Don't post flame-bait - That is a post that is made just to irritate other members or is designed to get a reaction from people. Those types of posts will be removed.
   
   
8. Use the appropriate forum when starting a thread and do not start a new thread with the same topic in multiple forums. If the topic relates to a county in which an "Around" forum exists post it in that forum. If the topic is not specific to a specific county in which an "Around" forum exists and it is public safety related then post it in the "General Public Safety" forum, if that forum doesn't sound appropriate then post it in the Clubhouse.
   
   
9. Commercial advertisements are not allowed in the forums. Announcements regarding public safety jobs are permitted.
   
   
10. Moderator actions may not be discussed in the forums and will result in immediate suspension or banishment. Any questions or comments regarding moderator action should be discussed via PM with the moderators or with myself.

Moderators have the right to edit or remove posts that are in violation of the rules/guidelines. Moderators may lock a thread that is heading down a path that would violate the rules/guidelines based on experience. These rules may be added or changed at any time.

Please remember, each moderator, being human with different life experiences, may see things though slightly different eyes and some variance is to be expected. Moderators promise to base their decision making on the content of threads rather than on personal feelings about the person posting in them.

Please help keep our work to a minimum and stay within the rules and guidelines.

Thanks!