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If you do not follow these rules we will remove your comment. Please keep it civil.

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The top four:

TERMS OF SERVICE 

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That includes those kinds of words you wouldn't want to say or hear in front of children, your parents/grandparents or religious leaders.  

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Again, no personal attacks.

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Private = not public information. Libelous or defamatory = False and/or unsubstantiated claims that could cause personal damages.   

4. You may not post information or links that are obscene or pornographic.  

Go back to number one and include pictures, jokes, etc.

And finally,

DISCUSSION FORUMS

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In other words, we're not here to babysit our bloggers.  If you are unable to participate within the guidelines of our Terms of Service, don't. If you don't like what you read, report a violation.  There is a button provided for this action on each blog comment. Use it if you must, or simply navigate away from what you consider to be offensive. 

— Editor