Format, Purpose and Rules of this Forum, YOU MUST READ THIS BEFORE POSTING! (Please Read The Updates) |
 Aug 31 2008, 03:06 AM
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One Half of the DDD  Posts: 9,679 Joined: 5:31pm August 30, 2006 Location: Siriusly Dreaming Somewhere   |
1) The Purpose of this open forum is to enable the discussion of news items, world events and social issues that are likely to attract a more in-depth and intense discussion than is normally found in other Lounge forums.
 2) Members are welcome to open threads; however, threads that don't abide by the rules will be closed or removed. 3) We ask that members who post in this forum read the Lounge Rules very carefully. This forum, due to it's content matter, will have more heated discussions. However, Rule 1 will be strictly enforced.  4) Members who break Rule 1 three times within six months will be denied access to the forum for 2 weeks. Continued breakage of Rule 1 may result in permanently being denied access. 5) Political topics and discussions will be allowed and encouraged in this forum. However, we would just like to remind you to abide by the rules and not discuss politics in the other forums here on Leaky.  6) Threads dedicated specifically to religion, religious beliefs, or threads asking members to convert to a religion or a belief will not be permissible.
Related: Within any given topic, if a religious discussion ensues, such posts may be left alone if they pertain to the topic at hand; however; if a thread turns into a religious debate, or a religious flame, then a moderator may have to step in, and/or the thread may be subsequently closed 7) When referring to news stories, please make sure to add the relevant link. If a link isn't added; a moderator may contact you for the link; or one might be provided for you in your post, which may or may not be the exact news report to which you refer.  Related: Since the discussions within the Muggle Underground are based on news on the Internet, TV, newspapers, radio, etc., it is important to cite all of your sources. Many people who write these articles make a living off of their work, so please give a link to the source, or if quoting a source, please give credit where credit is due. We do not condone plagiarizing here in MU or the Lounge. This also applies to rule #1; quoting a flame against someone is considered flaming the individual yourself, so when using sources to support or refute arguments, please don't use said material as a tool to flame. 8) Have fun and don't kill each other, we love you and need you. Remember when discussing these topics; to do what is right and not what is easy.   This post has been edited by lirene: Apr 9 2009, 01:47 PM -------------------- Jo's Book Nook is now reading The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins  "THEN YOU SHOULD HAVE DIED!" roared Black. "DIED RATHER THAN BETRAY YOUR FRIENDS, AS WE WOULD HAVE DONE FOR YOU!" |
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Sep 12 2008, 07:18 PM
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Director of Farcical Aquatic Ceremonies  Posts: 9,424 Joined: 2:55pm January 28, 2005 Location: Classified, until such time as the Ministry sees fit to release it. |
For those of you scratching your head
 and wondering exactly what is allowed in this forum, here are a few more guidelines on what is and isn't allowed.
You guys are free to carry on heated debates and discussions and rip each others points to pieces, but the moment your remarks become personal, you will be modded for breaking our "Be Nice" rule. If you feel someone has crossed the line, use the Report Button or PM one of the forum mods, but please refrain from posting your intentions to report a post. Getting into a personal argument on the internet is not only pointless  , it will earn you a ban from the Muggle Underground forum.  So, keep your cool. Make your points. Don't let yourself be baited. Remember that it's not your job in life to change how other people think. And have fun!  -Pleione LL Moderator This post has been edited by lirene: Oct 31 2008, 01:36 PM |
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