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A REMINDER ABOUT THE RULES & GUIDELINES

Posted by WC (gen coordinator) on July 25, 2002 at 05:18:57:

Lately several posts have been infringing on our rules and guidelines, and several have been too close to the edge for comfort.


Generation eXers Board - Rules and Guidelines

It is safe to assume that no member can come away from their COG experience without re-examining his/her belief system - there are just so many things to sort out. We recognize that many members once exiting the Family have naturally become hesitant about their faith - if they have any left to salvage. Many want to distance themselves from any talk of religion whatsoever. With this in mind, we wish to offer a place where eXers can discuss their ideas, hopes, despairs and aspirations freely and not feel compelled to relate everything religiously. We realize that for some, this is a very necessary and required space.

This discussion board is for those who are contemplating leaving the Family/Children of God, those who have left, and those with questions about the existence of abuses.

This is meant to be a place of discussion where ideas and debates are encouraged; a board primarily for intelligent discussions, intelligent social exchanges and polite debate.

Do not expect the coordinators to take it kindly if they have to explain whether or not Berg was abusive, or whether Carpenter lyrics are scriptural, or whether the Harry Potter movie is kosher :-)

Hosted by Mike W and Acheick, this board offers a friendly atmosphere in which you can talk freely about your ideas, thoughts, problems, politics...

All opinions are welcome. Well, almost all opinions. However, harassing behavior will result in being banned from the forums.

No Angry Debating Allowed Please. Posts are subject to removal if content is vulgar and/or offensive.

Lively discussions are encouraged as long as a certain level of civility is maintained. Please don’t make it personal.

There is no need for personal attacks. If you have a specific problem with a poster, settle it outside of the forum. Threads of that nature will be deleted.

No personal harassment or stalking.

Avoid mindless rhetoric.

If you wish to debate, do your homework

In short: disagree all you want, but please be courteous to fellow posters.

Initiating Posts must contain subject matter ("message" box must be filled) - not just a subject line with no text - "(NT)".
  • A name or handle is required

  • The subject line may not be empty

  • The websites (the "optional link URL" box) and email address boxes are optional

Interpretation of the above is the responsibility of the coordinator(s).

Complaints, suggestions or questions can be sent to the coordinator: ')