As we enter our 9th year, I want to thank all of you for for establishing this group as the world's leading discussion group for amateur radio digital modes. Here are is the annual re-posting of the rules...
Digitalradio Message Posting Rules: Messages that promote commercial products are NOT allowed, with the exception of products directly associated with Amateur Radio or Short Wave Listening. Messages should be related to amateur radio, shortwave listening, and especially digital communication. Occasional posting of items that are not directly related may be allowed but please contact the moderator first. Messages may be posted in any language. Messages cannot promote activities that are considered illegal by Yahoo, or encourage copyright violation. Member Behaviour: This group is uncensored. Members are free to engage in the posting of information, solicit answers to questions, and engage in lively discussion. Expressions of diverse opinions are encouraged. However, expressions of opinion should be non-judgmental and devoid of personal insult. For example : You can say " I really disagree, and I think your view is totally wrong" but should not say "You are a jerk, and obviously have the I.Q of a mole". Racist remarks, or remarks intolerant of the diverse cultures found within the amateur radio community, are not allowed. The expression of fraternal greetings associated with varying holidays celebrated around the world are ARE allowed The use of swear words is discouraged. Please try to avoid endless debate of a topic. Make your opinions known by all means, respond to counterpoints a couple of times too, if you want. However, after a while, debates often turn in to endless circular arguments. When this happens the moderators will occasionally "end the debate" by giving a 72 hour notice. This means after 72 hours notice, posting on the topic should end. Occasionally, a "cooling off" period is enacted whereby the list is placed on fully moderated status to allow the debate to cool of. In 2006 for example, this happened three times. Sanctions: No member will be removed or banned simply because they expressed an idea. Only one member has ever been banned. Two suspended. If you post or reply to a message that is considered clearly inappropriate, you will receive a friendly message from the Moderator. If you continue to send inappropriate messages you will receive an official warning. If the offensive posting continues your ability to post messages will be suspended for 30 days. Repeat of such actions will result in a one year ban from this group. The posting of pornographic messages or pictures (to Files section) will result in an immediate ban/ Andy K3UK Digitalradio Owner/Moderator
