Regarding forum decorum......

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Ladies and Gentlemen,

Today's culture is likely more divided than ever, having seen a series of polarizing figures in positions of political power, with media driven controversies happening weekly, if not daily. As a result a certain tribalism has taken hold with individuals in different camps unable to tolerate dissent or have discussion without resulting to vulgarity and insult.

Of late we, your humble forum staff, have seen an escalation of personal attacks directed at individual members in addition to, and often combined with, language that is unbefitting the standards we've all set and agreed to for the open areas of the forum. In the non-public, request access only sections of the forum where the language standards do not apply, we've observed repeated violations of the prohibition against personal insult and attack.

Inappropriate language in the open forum doesn't necessarily have to be George Carlin's list of "Seven Dirty Words" to be on the wrong side of "Grandma or Broadcast TV Friendly." Colloquial references to specific intimate acts would be included. Starring out a few letters in the words is also not a solution.

As a result we felt compelled to post this notice reminding everyone of the standards we all agreed to at joining. Please recommit to those standards.

As we observe members who are unable or unwilling to adhere to the above we will begin issuing temporary bans as warranted. Repeated issues may result in permanent bans. Please know that we do not take these steps lightly, nor do we wish to do so. We truly see banning as a last and least preferred result.


Thank you,

Your humble forum Staff.
 
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