Post by Currmudgeon on Nov 20, 2003 10:45:57 GMT -5
Welcome to German Shepherd World. Perhaps, with luck and the dedication of our members, we can become the home of the German Shepherd Dog. Or maybe, we’ll disappear into a well-earned obscurity. Most likely, it will be somewhere in between. But we’ll have fun doing it, and that’s the important part.
We are a bunch of First Amendment fanatics, and treasure freedom of speech. It is our intent to moderate with a light hand. Nevertheless, editorial standards are necessary.
Common rules of engagement will apply. Be kinda nice. Learn the difference between an argument against an idea or an action, and an ad hominem. The former is encouraged. The latter ain’t allowed. Political and religious discussion is off-limits. There are plenty of boards, better than this one, where you can get your arse flamed off for having political or religious opinions. The crazy politics of the dog world is on topic; the antics of the Pshah of Buffoonia are not.
Language should be kept to the PG level, including humor. No questionable jokes. But remember, we are discussing the raising, care, and breeding of animals. This can’t be done without shoveling manure and discussing <cough> mature topics. Do it with a modicum of taste.
Fund raising or solicitation of funds, regardless of the worthiness of the cause, without the express permission off the Forum Gawds, in advance, cannot be allowed. There is simply no way to vouch for on-line solicitations. Excessive rancor appears to be the most common side effect of discussion board fund raising.
Messages that are purely promotions of websites or businesses are not permitted. But we aim to be a resource and that includes spreading information about commercial products, breeders, and services. You are encouraged to post the URLs of on-topic resources, even if they are your own website. Listing your own website in your SIG is permitted.
SIGS should be kept to a reasonable length, say a half dozen lines.
It does not need saying, so we’ve gotta say it anyway; the promotion of illegal activity, obscenity, SPAM, get rich quick schemes, and other trash will be ruthlessly suppressed. We will not hesitate to ban offenders and forward egregious material to the law enforcement authorities.
That having been said, don’t worry about whether you oughta post something. If in doubt, it’s probably OK, and no one will be hanged for editorial differences of opinion.
You’ll notice that, right now, we only have one Moderator. That will change as volume increases and Wolf is burned to a cinder. If ya want a job, PM one of the Mods or Admins. The pay is lousy and working conditions are crappy.
Most importantly, have fun.
Let the games begin.
We are a bunch of First Amendment fanatics, and treasure freedom of speech. It is our intent to moderate with a light hand. Nevertheless, editorial standards are necessary.
Common rules of engagement will apply. Be kinda nice. Learn the difference between an argument against an idea or an action, and an ad hominem. The former is encouraged. The latter ain’t allowed. Political and religious discussion is off-limits. There are plenty of boards, better than this one, where you can get your arse flamed off for having political or religious opinions. The crazy politics of the dog world is on topic; the antics of the Pshah of Buffoonia are not.
Language should be kept to the PG level, including humor. No questionable jokes. But remember, we are discussing the raising, care, and breeding of animals. This can’t be done without shoveling manure and discussing <cough> mature topics. Do it with a modicum of taste.
Fund raising or solicitation of funds, regardless of the worthiness of the cause, without the express permission off the Forum Gawds, in advance, cannot be allowed. There is simply no way to vouch for on-line solicitations. Excessive rancor appears to be the most common side effect of discussion board fund raising.
Messages that are purely promotions of websites or businesses are not permitted. But we aim to be a resource and that includes spreading information about commercial products, breeders, and services. You are encouraged to post the URLs of on-topic resources, even if they are your own website. Listing your own website in your SIG is permitted.
SIGS should be kept to a reasonable length, say a half dozen lines.
It does not need saying, so we’ve gotta say it anyway; the promotion of illegal activity, obscenity, SPAM, get rich quick schemes, and other trash will be ruthlessly suppressed. We will not hesitate to ban offenders and forward egregious material to the law enforcement authorities.
That having been said, don’t worry about whether you oughta post something. If in doubt, it’s probably OK, and no one will be hanged for editorial differences of opinion.
You’ll notice that, right now, we only have one Moderator. That will change as volume increases and Wolf is burned to a cinder. If ya want a job, PM one of the Mods or Admins. The pay is lousy and working conditions are crappy.
Most importantly, have fun.
Let the games begin.