* An Invitation Ivan (mvfegund@xxxxxxxx) has invited you to join the "e ray games" Group. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi, I've discovered this great online community service called SmartGroups. I have created this Group, 'e ray games', which I think you will also be interested in. I've asked SmartGroups to send you an invitation to join - this will contain further instructions and should be in your inbox just after this email. . Pleas before joining, pleas read the gidelines that are below. E ray games mailing list guidelines 1. All new members subscribing to the e ray games list are automatically put on moderated status. The set time for knew members messages meeding approval is the first 5 messages. Once the member has reached the 5 message mark, the member will then be free to post without each subsequent post needing approval. There is no set length of time for how long a member is initially on moderated status after the 5 message mark. 2. A list member deemed to have broken the guidelines will receive one private warning message. If they continue to break the guidelines they will be put on moderated status. Think of this as a probation period. 3. A list member may be removed/banned by the owner-moderator without prior warning if circumstances warrant an immediate response. This could be but is not limited to unacceptable postings containing; salacious or defamatory material, piracy, cracking/ of any software, and anything illegal. It will be up to the owner-moderator to decide on whether to allow any removed/banned list member back to the list. 4. If it is deemed necessary, a list member may be temporarily put on moderated status, if they refuse to comply with a directive from the owner-moderator. EG: if a list member does not stop posting on a closed topic of conversation. 5. Off-topic messages are not allowed on the list. If you are not sure of whether a message you want to send is off-topic please email the owner-moderator privately and ask. Deliberately posting an off-topic message is not acceptable even if you put an off-topic line in the subject. EG: OT, O/T, Off-Topic. 6. At present the list has one list owner-moderator. 7. In extreme cases where the list member feels that the moderator have reached an unfair decision about the member then the owner can be contacted directly regarding the issue. Again, this is for extreme cases. 8. Foul language is not tolerated. We realize that some words are not considered foul language in certain parts of the world or in the context used. However when posting to the list decide on whether your message would be appropriate in a children's book or if it would be tolerated in grade school. 9. This list is comprised of many people with a varying range of education, background, ethics, and age. Because of this we ask that all list members show tolerance toward each other's style of writing and expression. If you feel that another list member has posted a message which is offensive, unreadable, grammatically or syntactically incorrect please do not complain about it on list. Either ignore the message or take it up with the owner privately. Flaming will not be tolerated at all whether it's by someone posting knowingly trying to flame someone else or a member replying to a message in anger. Be aware that the owner reads every message on list regardless of the subject so he can take action privately if necessary. 10. If a list member wishes to quote a message replied to i ask that only that message in reference is actually quoted and not the entire thread. It does not matter if the style of quoting is top or bottom as long as messages are trimmed down. 11. so that members breaking the above guidelines cannot claim they did not know such guidelines existed, they are available by contacting the owner and asking for them. The owner will then mail you a copy of the rules. In addition, they will be posted to the list once a month, on the first of each month. we strongly advise everyone to keep a copy of these guidelines for their future reference. 12. If any changes are made to the guidelines they will be announced to the list. This will give members time to leave the list if they do not agree with the changes. Anyone can always obtain a copy of the latest rules via emailing the list owner. Pleas do not ask for the gidelines on list. By subscribing and/or posting to the e ray games list, you are agreeing to abide by the guidelines set forth. 13. Have a good time. We ask that all list members have a good time and enjoy the list when ever possible. Sharing game tricks, tips and strategies is most definitely encouraged. But, pleas do not post off topic. The only topic aloud on the list will be about e ray games. Email me back if you need any help, or what it's all about... Regards, Ivan, e ray games To join the Group, go to the following web location: http://www.smartgroups.com/joingroup?gid=3461826&p=7s8i8qgw&u=129699585 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- * JOINING To join the Group and see the calendar of events, files, pictures, questionnaires and Group emails, go to our site at http://www.smartgroups.com/joingroup?gid=3461826&p=7s8i8qgw&u=129699585 and register. -OR- Send a reply to this message if you only want to see the Group emails. The following terms and conditions apply: http://www.smartgroups.com/text/en/legal.cfm * What is SmartGroups? SmartGroups is an effective tool for Group communication. 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