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To begin participating, please register here which is a quick and easy process. I have included the terms of service below that you agree to by registering; it should be natural and no problem for you to follow and is more a way of to keep things from getting out of hand than a strict rule book.
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This forum developed out of the comments on the 501 Shrink to Fit articles. There really began to develop a sense of community among the folks who regularly comment there so a forum was a natural progression to help that community grow.
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Terms of Service:
I have no doubt that you will use this forum for civilized and fruitful discussions! However these are great general rules that it's best to know up front I will be expecting from all members.
- No swearing.
- No ALL CAPS!
- Please do your research before responding to factual posts. If you are refuting particular facts, please supply links to reputable sources.
- Please do not respond to a post when you are angry -- take 10 minutes, figure out what is really bothering you, and then respond if you must.
- Passive aggressive posts are strongly discouraged. If you don't know what passive aggression is, please research the term before posting.
- Please respect your feelings. If you find that a thread is becoming unpleasant, please disengage. If you feel your temper rising with someone, please stop responding to him. Anger and escalation will never lead us to the truth. The truth can only result from a positive and challenging mutual exploration of facts and principles. Escalation is the responsibility of both parties.
- Please avoid Internet courage. Before posting, try to imagine speaking the words you are typing directly to the person, as if he were standing right in front of you. Also imagine that he is very large.
I will work hard to ensure this is a place that is fun and helpful to use and I hope you will do the same. Talk to you soon!