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Discussion Forum Rules
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Last updated November 7, 2005.
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This is a moderated discussion forum with rules. We have
a team of volunteer moderators who delete posts and ban disruptors.
Members are strongly urged to familiarize themselves with our rules,
and make an effort to become a positive member of our community. Those
who do not risk having their posts deleted or their posting privileges
revoked. |
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Who We Are: Democratic Underground is an online community
for Democrats and other progressives. Members are expected to be generally
supportive of progressive ideals, and to support Democratic candidates
for political office. Democratic Underground is not affiliated with
the Democratic Party, and comments posted here are not representative
of the Democratic Party or its candidates. |
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Civility: Treat other members with respect. Do not post personal
attacks against other members of this discussion forum. |
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Content: Do not post messages that are inflammatory, extreme,
divisive, incoherent, or otherwise inappropriate. Do not engage in
anti-social, disruptive, or trolling behavior. Do not post broad-brush,
bigoted statements. The moderators and administrators work very hard
to enforce some minimal standards regarding what content is appropriate.
But please remember that this is a large and diverse community that
includes a broad range of opinion. People who are easily offended,
or who are not accustomed to having their opinions (including deeply
personal convictions) challenged may not feel entirely comfortable
here. A thick skin is necessary to participate on this or any other
discussion forum. |
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Copyrights: Do not copy-and-paste entire articles onto this
discussion forum. When referencing copyrighted work, post a short
excerpt (not exceeding 4 paragraphs) with a link back to the original. |
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Forum Administration: Respect the moderators and administrators,
and respect their decisions. You can help make their job easier by
clicking the "Alert" link on any post that might need moderator
attention. Please understand that moderating errors and inconsistencies
are inevitable on a large website like this. If you have a question
about DU policies, or if you have a concern about an action a moderator
has taken, please contact an admin privately. |
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More Information: For a detailed explanation of how we enforce
these rules, please click here. |
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