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Roanoke Composite Squadron Members Area
User Agreement and Rules of Conduct
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USER AGREEMENT
Registration
to this area is open to dues paying members of the Civil Air Patrol who
are members, in good standing, of the Roanoke Composite Squadron
(MER-VA-048). Members of higher headquarters units (Group, Wing, Region,
National), or those with specific approval of the unit commander may also
be granted access the the members area of the website.
All
posters must be registered users who have agreed to comply with the User
Agreement and Rules of Conduct. The Roanoke Composite Squadron reserves
the right to delete, edit or otherwise alter/prohibit any user account for
any reason. Decisions of squadron administrators and moderators are final
and non-negotiable.
Application
for acceptance to participate in this forum are predicated, in part, upon
your acceptance of this disclaimer and rules of conduct, as well as the
discretion of the squadron web administrator and/or its moderators. Your
entrance into this are is further acceptance of this disclaimer and rules
of conduct as listed below. You further agree to hold the Roanoke Composite
Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, its agents, officers, and any other associated
staff harmless for any damages you may incur as a result of participating
in this forum.
Failure
to abide by the established Rules of Conduct or terms of the User
Agreement will result in permanent restriction of access from the members
section of the website.
DISCLAIMER
The
viewpoints, opinions, and/or situations represented on the message boards
are in no aspect shared, supported, or endorsed by the owner(s) of this
website. Although the administrators and moderators of this site will
attempt to keep all objectionable messages off this forum, it may be
impossible for us to review all messages. If you feel that you have been
unfairly represented, or are offended by a particular statement, you may contact
the administrator via email and you concerns shall be addressed.
COPYRIGHT
All
members are responsible for the content they post, and the site owners
cannot be held liable for any unlawful or copyrighted displayed on this
site. However, upon an administrator's witness of said content, it will be
removed promptly. If you believe a post should be removed, please use the
report post feature.
If you are the owner of copyrighted material that has been unlawfully
posted on this site, please contact us identifying the post and the
original source and we will remove it promptly. Emails may be sent to: webmaster@roanokesquadron.com
RULES
OF CONDUCT
The
Roanoke Composite Squadron allows and fosters academic/intellectual
freedom. It does not permit posts that are obscene, criminal, racist or
vulgar. Keep in mind that this website and it's forums are visited by
people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. Your statements are a direct
reflection of our organization. PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE AND RESPECTFUL!!
A
climate that allows everyone to fully express themselves and follow their
interests even when those interests are controversial is the healthiest
environment for everyone. Challenging opinions and a variety of
seriously-taken ideas encourages questioning and intellectual growth.
WHAT
ABOUT FREEDOM OF SPEECH?
In tight crowded places there are always more rules about what people can
and can't say for the sake of friendliness, safety, and civility. Like
Paul Harvey once said, "Self-government without self discipline, just
doesn't work." While we encourage open discussion and the free
exchange of ideas and opinions, there have to be some limitation on what
types of posts are allowed. Any posts that are outside of the bounds of
these rules will be edited or removed at the discretion of the
administrator and moderators.
CURSING
AND FOUL LANGUAGE
Language is a tool, and like any tool it can be misused. Foul language is
the use of swear words is expressly prohibited on these forums. Offending
posts, will moderator's be deleted, or edited.
QUESTIONABLE/EXPLICIT/SENSITIVE
MATERIAL
Postings that contain questionable or explicit material (IE pornography,
or overtly sexual references) will immediately be removed. Please remember
that this is a public board that is accessible by cadets/minors. Before
posting, consider if you would want you own child to read what you are
writing. This includes text, pictures or other visual material. Failure to
abide with this rule will result in immediate action by the administrator.
Additionally,
any post that is deemed by moderators to be sensitive in nature will be
removed from the boards. Items falling into this category may include (but
are not limited to): Federal or State regulated materials regarding
ongoing criminal investigations, security sensitive information, personal
information, and confidential materials.
Finally,
any post that contains "hate materials" such as racial, ethnic
or religious slurs (amongst others) will be immediately deleted. It is the
desire of the staff that this site be an open forum where members can come
to exchange ideas and discussion without fear, bias, or attack, regardless
of their religious, political, personal or sexual beliefs and practices.
POLITICS
AND RELIGION
There are some topics that just get too heated for rational conversation.
Due to the nature and scope of the Civil Air Patrol's mission, as well as
its status as a not-for-profit organization, political and religious
conversations are best left to other arenas. Exempted from this policy are
those topics that fall in compliance with established CAP moral leadership
programs and documentation.
PERSONAL
ATTACKS
Avoid personal attacks. If you don't agree with what someone posted,
debate the issue in the post... not the person that posted it. You may
attack specific points that the poster has made as long as the attacks do
not get too personal. Severe personal attacks or threats will not be
tolerated and are grounds for immediate expulsion from the forums. Once
again moderators will use their own discretion in this area.
BOARD
DISRUPTION
Some examples of board disruption might be (not limited to): harassing
other members, flaming/personal attacks, or incitement without cause. All
are cause for deletion and/or banning from the forum. Any posts made with
the sole purpose of soliciting an emotional response will be deleted or
edited.
Failure
to comply with these rules may result in the editing/deletion of posts or,
disciplinary action, including the termination of user accounts without
warning.
Thank
you for your cooperation in making the Roanoke Composite Squadron Member's
Area an enjoyable place for all members. We hope that you find this
resource a useful tool for sharing information, knowledge, and important
news. Should you have any questions about these policies, or suggestions
on how to improve the quality of the website, please feel free to contact
me directly by emailing: webmaster@roanokesquadron.com
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