Matrix for bulletin board inputs
1. Any post failing to meet any of the criteria
listed below will be deleted.
A. Contains language which would
not be appropriate on prime time network television
(Networks such as ABC, NBC or CBS/ Does not include cable networks
that have
different standards).
B. Input includes a personal attack
directed at another person or the author of another
input (Personal attacks include name calling and inappropriate
accusations)
1. If the message
contains only an attack, it will be deleted without any explanation
or
other replacement input.
2. If the message
contains an attack plus other discussion material, it will be
deleted
and a replacement message from the bulletin board moderator
will be inserted
indicating it replaces a part of a deleted message and the material
is open
for discussion.
C. Use of words or language which may
be offensive to the moral standards of this community,
i.e. use of words or statement referring to religious beliefs.
D. At the point where inputs become
obviously redundant, repetitive inputs will be replaced
with a synopsis of the trends and input information.
E. If a person continually makes
inappropriate inputs, the person will be banned from the
bulletin board.
F. Any advertisement with the
exception of recruitment for local races will be deleted.
G. Any messages including photographs,
artwork, other media or a link to another site
containing such information will be deleted.
H. If the inappropriate inputs are the
majority of inputs posted on the bulletin board, the
bulletin board will be shut down. The board will have a special
meeting to determine
when the bulletin board will be returned to operation.
I. A copy of any deleted message
will be saved by the bulletin board moderator for 3 months.