I.

Flaming will not be tolerated. Flaming is deliberately picking fights with others, not to be confused with debating-we encourage intellectual debate and discussion. Flaming is also using vulgar language to get a rise out of someone or to draw negative attention to one's self for any purpose.

II.

THIS IS NOT A ROLE-PLAYING FORUM. If you wish to role-play, please go to one of the many role-playing message forums. Role Players are welcome at this message board, but be warned that role-playing at this message board will not be tolerated.

III.

SPAM WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Anyone posting anything remotely related to spam will be removed without question. Furthermore, we will report spammers to their respective ISP's.

IV.

TROLLS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. A troll is defined as a) a person who posts senseless dribble for no other reason than to annoy, harass, or goad others b) a person using this message board as a dating service c) persons using this message board for the purpose of harvesting e-mail addresses for spam. Trolls will be banned effective immediately.

V.

Please place [Personal: *Name of Person*] in the subject of all personal notes posted to the message board.

VI.

Posting under multiple names is considered role-playing (see guideline # 2) as well as rude. If you can't use your chosen name/alias to speak your mind, you should e-mail HoM staff to explain your reasons for posting under multiple names or anonymously. Parties who post under multiple names without bothering to inform HoM staff (write to us at privacy@hallofmemories.com) may be banned at our discretion.