READ FIRST! VZones Forum Guidelines

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VZones Forum Guidelines

Introduction to VZones Forums
These Guidelines are provided to help make usage of the VZones Forums a positive experience for all members. The VZones Forums are created by Stratagem Corporation and are maintained by Stratagem Corporation employees.

Introduction to our Guidelines
Actions that are subject to being excluded from our forums include:
Abusive posts which target In World staff, VZones Management or members.
Misuse of the Private Mail system to har*** or abuse other users.
Spam
Violations of the VZones Terms of Service (www.vzones.com/tos.htm)

Communications
The majority of human communications are nonverbal. Remember that through this electronic medium much of what you wish to communicate may not come across through words alone. Very often a different life or a different language can add a different meaning to the words or expressions you use or hear. Make the extra effort to understand one another's meaning or point of view.
Before you speak, think, and refrain from obscene or offensive language.

Adults and Minors
Recognize that the VZones Forums bring together people of all ages. Follow traditionally accepted rules governing contact between peers, and between adults and minors (anyone under 18). These include restraints on language and topics. The VZones Forums fully supports and complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/coppa.htm)

Respect on another and Respect the Forums
Please respect the rules, others with whom you share the Forums, and the staff members who work hard to improve upon and provide you this service. Adherence to these guidelines will help to make your and others use of the Forums a positive experience.
Personal Accountability
You must recognize your own responsibility in having access, and allowing others access to your forum account. The person to whom the account is registered is responsible for any actions from their account.

Use of these Forums is a privilege, not a right
Use of VZones Forums is a privilege, not a right, and those privileges can be revoked at our discretion. Failure to comply with the guidelines detailed herein can lead to warnings or your forum account(s) being denied access to (locked out of) the forum areas temporarily or permanently.

Agreement
By choosing to become a member of the VZones Forums, you agree to follow these Guidelines.

Updated August 9, 2004.