Re: ATTENTION: Political Forum Group Decorum, Rules and Mission Statement: No Personal Attacks Allowed!

So why don't you follow those rules. You call everyone who does not
agree with you names without responding to the arguments they make and
then all pissy and queeny arout it if they respond. Pot, meet kettle.
Actually you get very tiresome about it.

On 02/11/2011 05:25 PM, Tommy News wrote:
> Political Forum Group Rules and Mission Statement: No Personal Insults
> Allowed!
>
> Directly from the group rules and mission statement. Go to the group
> home page and the group rules page and read them. I will post them
> again in another post to avoid your disdain for repetition.
>
>
> > From The Group Decorum and Rules Page:
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/politicalforum/web/political-forum-decorum?hl=en
>
> "
> Rules
>
>
>
> 1. There is but one "rule" here in Political Forum, "Govern
> yourself with dignity, and be respectful of each and every member".
>
>
>
> General Guidelines
>
>
> The Purpose of the Google Group, Political Forum is to provide a forum
> for the free exchange of ideas. All members are encouraged to share
> and discuss their viewpoints on a broad spectrum of subject matter, to
> include, (but not limited to) American Politics, International
> Politics, Political Issues, Politicians, religious influences,
> economic policy and current events. The Moderators and Administrators
> of Political Forum encourage all of our members to respect the
> diversity of views without resorting to personal attacks of other
> members. There are times where controversial topics can and do become
> "heated"….In other words, there are times where participants will need
> to exert their patience, and rely upon their "thick skin".
>
>
> Stating Opinions: If you are stating something as your opinion, make
> it clear that it is only your opinion, and explain why you hold the
> position that you do.
>
>
> "Hit and Run" Posting: If you decide to participate in a thread,
> don't just "post and run", without being prepared to back up what you
> have said, when others respond.
>
>
> Choose Your Words Carefully: Try to remember that our members are real
> people, with real feelings!! You will find that our members are for
> the most part, a very friendly lot, and tend to read your posts! No
> matter how heated the conversation or debate gets, try and use
> respect at all times!
>
>
> Baiting; or "Trolling": Don't do it!! A "Forum Troll" is someone who
> inspires flaming rhetoric. An individual who purposely attempts to
> provoke and "bait" folks into a name calling, internet slugfest. By
> example, placing voodoo curses on a member or his family, or
> attempting to dance on another member's grave, is a good example of
> "trolling". Your moderators are not amused by such behavior! "
>
> > From The Group Home Page:
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/politicalforum?hl=en
>
> "We ask that you be considerate of other member's viewpoints"
>
> "Political Forum is the premiere political forum here in Google Groups
> and on the worldwide web! Political Forum is a non-biased,
> non-partisan political forum, the Group treats each and every member's
> position and viewpoint equally.
>
> Focused on the discussion of pressing national and international
> geo-political issues of our time, our membership consists of
> individuals from all walks of life, from all corners of the world, to
> include academians, politicians, members of our military and defense
> professionals, economists and other individuals with expertise on a
> variety of issues as well as the "guy and gal next door"! All members
> are encouraged to share and discuss their viewpoints on a broad
> spectrum of subject matter! We ask that you be considerate of other
> member's viewpoints, and that all members bring their sense of humor
> along to the group fold! "
>
>
> Therefor, personal attacks and insults are a clear violation of this
> group's decorum, rules, and statement of purpose.
>
> Yes, they are. Now knock it off!
>

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