::Forums:: are an interactive community feature that enables Members to dialog about virtually anything related to EDD -- from comments about a News article or responses to another Member's comments ... to reactions to site content and organization ... to providing links to relevant content at other sites ... to suggestions for enhancements to research projects ... to ....
Do I need to give my name and email address to post a comment?
No. In the interests of free and meaningful dialog, we have enabled anonymous posting. We understand that, sometimes, business-political realities might inhibit meaningful attributed posts. Having said that, it is important that we establish and maintain a level decorum conducive to dialog and community. See ::Forum:: Rules immediately below.
Are there any rules for the Forums?
Glad you asked ...
: : Forum : : Rules
Our Discussion Forums provide opportunities for the free exchange of information and views.
Please remember this is “public” space, and your posts should be worded appropriately. Your use of this service is subject to the following RULES OF ACCEPTABLE USE. Our policy is simple -- follow these rules or get bounced!
RULES OF ACCEPTABLE USE
Language. We’re all adults and professionals and we should comport ourselves accordingly. Vulgarity and profanity are verboten. Although we’re big free speech fans, this is not the Lenny Bruce BBS.
No Pornography. We will not intentionally host pornography on the server.
No Flaming. Any post that intentionally and maliciously attacks, insults or degrades any person, company, or organization will be removed.
No Commercial Postings. If we deem that someone is posting “ads” to promote their own business, we will remove those messages.
Trademark/Copyright Restrictions. You may not include material belonging to another person or entity without prior written consent of the owner.
Criminal/Civil Liability. You may not include material which may encourage criminal conduct or which may give rise to civil liability or which is otherwise unlawful.
We reserve the right to remove any and all postings which, in our sole determination, do not conform with the foregoing rules.
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