Saturday, February 12, 2011

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

Wrong again, Dick.

And this post of yours is clearly in violation of those group rules
and decorum.

On 2/11/11, dick thompson <rhomp2002@earthlink.net> wrote:
> 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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Together, we can change the world, one mind at a time.
Have a great day,
Tommy

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