OK Mr Hanky, you've been bad!

Actually don't sweat it, I get edited ALL the time, mostly for language though.

Here's something that should've read before posting, don't worry nobody reads them though...


RULE #6:

Respect Religious and Political Diversity

Religion is a delicate topic. Faith is very important to many, especially during a life crisis like cancer. No matter how strong your personal faith, it's important to realize we have a great diversity of religious beliefs among our posters, and that not everyone shares your faith, whatever that might be. Many people will be offended by posts which preach to them, or which assume that they believe in the same God you do. Don't post messages which advise people to pray, or tell them that they will be helped by a particular religion, supreme being, or even by religion in general. Anything which might be considered proselytizing should be avoided or it will be deleted. At the same time asking people to pray for you, should be fine. Sometimes it's a very fine line - use your best judgment. If disagreement occurs on the board regarding this topic, we ask that those involved in the disagreement take their discussions off the board and if they desire conduct their discussions by email or private messaging. The most important rule of thumb - if the first and original poster did not mention prayer, religion, God etc. you should not in any responses to that person's post. OCF may edit religious references out of any post or delete it altogether. Remember the rule of the first poster�s religious tone.

Politics is generally off topic and not an appropriate subject for the forum unless related to oral cancer activism. Occasionally a legislative bill touches directly on cancer, and in this case, careful discussion in your own words would be appropriate. Again, please use your best judgment. Forwarding calls to action relating to political causes that you've passionate about falls under Rule #4 above on chain letters. Please don't.

This doesn't cover every possible issue with posting on a public board, but it is a good starting point as you begin to participate in OCF's online support forum. If you have a problem with a particular posting and wish to bring it to the attention of the board administrator, you may copy the postings URL and email it to any of the admin moderators whose names appear on the board.

By agreeing to the above terms you allow The Oral Cancer Foundation to send you periodic emails with news and related announcements. You must have a valid email to be a board member. We will never sell your information to third party companies.

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Now I test one of these rules A LOT! #5 being civil, I was on a tear at one point where I was almost kicked out due to how hotly I liked to debate my points and not pulling punches. I'm going to blame that on the opiates I was on at the time because I'm really a delicate flower that doesn't like to offend anybody...

Anyway, don't take offense there Hanksters keep posting and if the Admins have a big issue with you then they'll PM you. I save all of my warnings as momentos

Eric