Last Updated: 04 January 2007
It is a condition of using the Eastern & Coastal Region of NSW Great Dane Club Bulletin Board that you read and agree to the following bulletin board rules :
The primary focus of the E&CR of NSW Great Dane Club Bulletin Board is the betterment of the Great Dane Breed - LEARNING, SHARING & UNDERSTANDING. To use this bulletin board you must be over 12 years of age. If you are not over 12 years of age please return to the E&CR of NSW Great Dane Club Home Page now.
:: PURPOSE of the E&CR of NSW GREAT DANE CLUB BULLETIN BOARD::
Great Dane Rescue - by pro-active club members and volunteers, through interaction with a variety of animal rescue agencies and web sites, advertising of rescue services and research in locating Great Danes in need;
Responsible Dane Ownership - to lead by example, via articles on the E&CR of NSW Great Dane Club Web Site which include topics & links relating to Dane Health & Welfare, Council Regulations regarding owning your Dane, Dane Training and much more;
Public Education - the E&CR of NSW Great Dane Club educate the public via a number of initiatives, both through the E&CR of NSW Great Dane Club Web Site and interaction throughout the community carried out by individual members of the E&CR of NSW Great Dane Club members.
The Eastern & Coastal Region of NSW Great Dane Bulletin Board is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Great Dane. We welcome the discussion on Dane health & welfare, rearing the puppies, litters, training, etc and other issues that centre around that of the Great Dane.
:: BULLETIN BOARD ATMOSPHERE ::
There is a strong code of bulletin board etiquette on the E&CR of NSW Great Dane Club Bulletin Board and it is every contributing member's responsibility to uphold that code of etiquette and set a good example for others on this bulletin board.
Treat other members how you wish to be treated - to grow and maintain a healthy and helpful atmosphere in the E&CR of NWS Great Dane Club Bulletin Board;
Share information and thoughts throughout discussion - in a friendly manner;
Be supportive and courteous of others - especially those whom you disagree with.
:: ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION ::
Any member not abiding by the E&CR of NSW Great Dane Club Bulletin Board Rules will be removed. These are the bulletin board rules - they are not up for debate or discussion.
:: ATTACHMENTS ::
Please ensure that any attachment content to the bulletin board has been vetted for any potential virus risk. If bulletin board members pose a risk to or continue to violate the integrity of the Bulletin Board Database, IMMEDIATE un subscription and ban from the bulletin board for the offending party will result.
:: AUTHOR of POSTS ::
Please sign your posts - preferably with your name and email address. Members welcome to include web page URL(s).
:: COPYRIGHT ::
Copyright is retained by the writer of a message. Public posting does not give one permission to publish a message in a magazine, repost on another bulletin board or list, etc.
If you like what someone else has written - contact them privately and discuss further publication with them. If it comes to the Bulletin Board Administrators' attention that posts have been forwarded from the E&CR of NSW Great Dane Club Bulletin Board to another source WITHOUT the author's permission, it will result in IMMEDIATE un subscription and ban from the bulletin board for the offending party.
:: INFLAMMATORY POSTS ::
All messages MUST BE considerate, kind and peaceful. They may not be cruel or inflammatory TO ANYONE IN ANY WAY. Personal attacks are NOT acceptable, and we expect them not to happen, under ANY circumstances. If you can conduct discussion on the E&CR of NSW Great Dane Club Bulletin Board in an open and friendly manner, you do not belong on the bulletin board.
Name calling and derogatory comments are completely uncalled for and unwelcome. It is natural in any discussion for people to disagree, otherwise it wouldn't be a discussion. However, please disagree politely. As long as you are courteous and don't intentionally offend or insult others on the bulletin board, you are a welcome addition. Nastiness, in any form will not be tolerated.
:: MISUNDERSTANDINGS ::
Misunderstandings are normal. No matter how well you think you explain yourself, what you say may be misinterpreted - especially when written. If this happens, CALMLY clarify what you have meant, rather than take offense. Give people the benefit of the doubt, and treat them with respect, especially in the case of a disagreement. Treat others how you would like to be treated.
:: ONE LINERS :: (Consist of a few words to a sentence in reply to a bulletin board post).
Please resist the temptation to send one-liner posts that add nothing to the conversation, such as "Me, Too" or "Thank you" only. IF you have something more to add, such as elaborate on why you agree or how someone's post has helped you, then please feel free to do so.
If you just want to thank somebody or let them know you agree with them, please email them privately. IF, however, you have something substantial to say and can do so in only a few words, this is not considered a "one-liner" and you are welcome to send such posts.
:: RESPONDING PRIVATELY :: (Check who you are sending it to!)
It can be embarrassing to mail or post information to the entire bulletin board that was intended for an individual - not to mention annoying for other bulletin board members. Always check the send-to box reads the addressee of the person that you intend to receive it.
:: SAFE FOR CHILDREN :: Rated (PG)
The E&CR of NSW Great Dane Bulletin Board is safe for children ABOVE the age of 12 years of age and under the age of 18 years. Please do not post content that would be unacceptable to those under 18.
:: SHORTENING of THREADS ::
When replying to posts, please delete irrelevant discussion that is not vital to maintain the coherence of the thread.
:: SUBJECT LINE ::
When a subject changes (as they tend to do) please change the subject line to reflect the new topic of conversation.
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