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TrumpetChat · Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2005 3:28 am Post subject: Guide/Rules Link

Spam
Spam is not allowed at TrumpetChat, under any circumstances. Excessive violations to our Spam Policy is subject to immediate suspension. Our definition of spam includes but is not limited to:
Posting in a way that demotes the overall maturity of the board, including excessive disregard to proper grammar and misleading titles.
Making a post that adds little or no value to the discussion. For example, "No way, you're stupid."
Making a post for the sole use of increasing your post count. Also known as "post padding."
Obnoxious posting format, such as making a post in which the first letter of every word in a sentence is capitalized. For example, "I Have A Yamaha Xeno Trumpet."
Making a post in which every letter in every word is capitalized.
Posting a thread directed toward a specific member. For example, "Mel, Please Read!!"
Posting a URL with nothing that describes where the URL takes you to.
"Baiting," or posting for the sole purpose of escalating emotions.

Commercial Spam
Members are NOT allowed to advertise their sites in their signatures. Text ads, however, are not allowed in a user's avatar or signature unless they are a site owned and operated by TrumpetChat. Members who are reported for spamming TrumpetChat are subject to immediate suspension and possibly permanent expulsion from TrumpetChat. Spamming via Mass PM is also not allowed and is subject to permanent expulsion. TrumpetChat reserves the right to remove any link or ad at any time with or without your consent.

Harassment
Personal attacks, insults & attempts to publicly humiliate another member are strictly prohibited. Members may not post any messages that are discriminating, obscene, hateful, threatening otherwise violative of any laws. We demand that all members treat other members with respect. To help prevent any confusion as to what is harassment and what is not, we kindly ask you to please keep sarcasm to a minimum.

Inappropriate Remarks
Any type of prejudice remarks made on TrumpetChat are strictly forbidden. Prejudice remarks include, but are not limited to, discrimination, sexism and racism. Such posts are strictly forbidden at TrumpetChat and are subject to immediate suspension or expulsion. The use of profanity is also not allowed. Posts may be deemed inappropriate at the sole discretion of the Site Staff.

Insubordination
Staff Members are dedicated members that volunteer their time to maintain & improve TrumpetChat. All members are expected to treat Staff Members with the utmost respect. Purposely disobeying the requests of a Staff Member is subject to immediate suspension. If you would like to make a complaint about a particular Staff Member, please contact an Administrator and your concerns will be dealt with accordingly.

Cloned/Duplicate Threads
Before you start a new thread we ask you to make sure similar threads have already been posted. Staff Members are authorized to refer you to the proper thread and lock all cloned/duplicate threads.

Vulgarity
Please keep the use of profanity & inappropriate words to an absolute minimum. Moderators have the authority to edit such words at their sole discretion. Using asteriks(*) to mask the curse word is also not allowed.

Illegal Activities
All posts must be made in accordance with all local, state & federal laws. Advertising, participating or promoting illegal activities is not allowed on TrumpetChat. Such posts are subject to immediate expulsion and will be reported to the proper authorities.