Introduction subforum rules and enforcement policy - you need to read this.
March 19, 2014 at 12:54 am
(This post was last modified: March 19, 2014 at 1:04 am by Cinjin.)
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Staff Log Wrote:STAFF ANNOUNCEMENT
Due to the abundance of infractions of the primary rule regarding the Introduction Forum, the Staff of AtheistForums.org has voted to implement the following:
Any member of AtheistForums making aggressive, hostile, or remotely confrontational posts INSIDE the Introduction Forum will receive an immediate 25% Warning, an announcement of said warning in the public Staff Log and/or a 24 hour ban. This includes, but is not limited to threats and insults - made whether jokingly or otherwise, underhanded racial/sexual remarks, or any sort of name-calling, including accusations of being a Poe or a Troll.
As an ever-growing internet community we feel it is VERY important that we welcome those willing to introduce themselves in a friendly manner. Yes, we argue and we insult each other, but there are theists out there that we have come to respect, and there are non-believers that deserve to ask questions and make comments without being harassed on their first day here. The Staff does not wish to drive away any member who may be a little naive about their terminology or perhaps unaware of an "inside joke." Smiley faces will not save you from the punishment of this Staff if you violate the Introduction Thread Rule.
Remember what your mom (should've) taught you: If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.
If a new member actually is a Troll, he/she will reveal his true nature in short order and we will deal with it accordingly. Meanwhile, it's innocent until proven guilty. Set the Bar: Be Nice!
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