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doktorklaus
Starting Member
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 Posted - 15 August 2002 : 21:56:19
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i thought id do my part to help out. since im not a coder, and i can actually write... i figured id rework the policy.asp page some cause its just really bad (no offense of course).
so here it is.
my 2 cents...
a suggested textual revisions of policy.asp
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POLICY.ASP - REVISION
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If you agree to be bound by all the terms stated within this agreement, please press the "Agree" button. Otherwise, press "Cancel."
In order to use these forums, users are required to provide a username, password and email address. Neither the administrators of these forums nor the participating moderators are responsible for the privacy practices of any user. Remember that all information disclosed becomes public and that you should exercise caution when deciding to share any of it. Any user who objects to material posted by another user is encouraged to contact us via email. You hereby authorize the moderators of this forum to move, remove, or modify any data which they feel constitutes a violation of established policies; stated, implied or otherwise.
This site may contain links to other web sites and files. We cannot, and do not guarantee that the content submitted to these forums will, or will not be found objectionable or offense to any user. However, if the moderators of this forum find any inappropriate material; they may remove, edit, or modify the data at their discretion.
These forums give users two options for changing and modifying information that they provide in their profile:
* Users can login with their username and password to change any information in their profile.
* In case of lost password, users can send an email to admin@yourserver.com.
Cookies must be turned on in your browser to participate as a user in these forums. This site employs the use of "cookies" to store information (such as username, password, and date of last visit) on a user’s hard drive.
By pressing the "Agree" button below, you certify that you, the user, are 13 years of age, or older. You are fully responsible for the data you submit. You agree that you will not post any copyrighted material for which you do not have the appropriate permission to do so. You agree that you will not use this forum to violate any laws, local, state, or federal, intentionally or otherwise.
If you agree to be bound by all the terms stated within this agreement, please press the "Agree" button. Otherwise, press "Cancel."
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Gremlin
General Help Moderator
New Zealand
7528 Posts |
Posted - 15 August 2002 : 22:51:58
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| I like that, might just use it on my own forums if you do not mind ? |
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TestMagic
Senior Member
USA
1568 Posts |
Posted - 15 August 2002 : 23:01:18
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Your revision is pretty good, and represents somewhat of an improvement over the current one.
Honestly, I think that the policy would require an extensive rewrite to meet stringent legal standards.
As an example of a "preamble," I'd suggest:
You (hererinafter referred to as the "user") are registering for the right to participate in the interactive discussion section of this web site (hereinafter referred to as the "forum"). By completing the registration process, you agree to furnish a unique name to use while participating in the forum (a "user name"), a password to access the forum, and a valid e-mail address to which you have access. You further acknowledge that the forum, due to its very nature, may and could contain material that you would consider objectionable or offensive. Such material could include some or all of the following: offensive images, graphics, or language. You further permit the moderator(s) of this forum to alter your contributions in any way they deem appropriate, including removing the contribution.
Finally, your revision contains some very minor grammar/punctuation errors:
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established policies; stated, implied or otherwise
should read:
established policies, stated, implied or otherwise
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ever, if the moderators of this forum find any inappropriate material; they may remove, edit, or modify the data at their discretion.
should read:
ever, if the moderators of this forum find any inappropriate material, they may remove, edit, or modify the data at their discretion.
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Snitz rocks! · Search 2 |
Edited by - TestMagic on 15 August 2002 23:14:55 |
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doktorklaus
Starting Member
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Posted - 15 August 2002 : 23:46:17
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i actually looked it up... instead of a semi-colon OR comma in the first "corrected" sentance, it should be a full colon.
the second correction is proper though.
gremlin, gladly use it for your site. basically i just felt the need to properly state what was already stated. i could grab a couple lawyer friends and actualy rework the entire thing into a proper policy... for now, i am but an average citizen.
nice site btw gremlin. i wish i had the know-how to integrate the bulletin board around my own design. im not extraordinarily happy with the default layout. got any tips? |
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Gremlin
General Help Moderator
New Zealand
7528 Posts |
Posted - 15 August 2002 : 23:48:42
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Almost everything can be done by changing just two files inc_top.asp and inc_footer.asp using those you can incorporate it into almost any site layout  |
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Doug G
Support Moderator
USA
6493 Posts |
Posted - 15 August 2002 : 23:57:56
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Since we're on this subject, I think a disclaimer that certain information such as your IP address are captured by the forum, and that admins do have full access to everything on the forum (profiles, posts, etc).
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TestMagic
Senior Member
USA
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TestMagic
Senior Member
USA
1568 Posts |
Posted - 16 August 2002 : 00:08:16
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Originally posted by doktorklaus
i actually looked it up... instead of a semi-colon OR comma in the first "corrected" sentance, it should be a full colon.
doktorklaus, first, I liked your revision--it was pretty easy to read. Second, I am confident of my corrections, but perhaps we will just have to disagree on this one. |
Snitz rocks! · Search 2 |
Edited by - TestMagic on 16 August 2002 00:12:45 |
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Mr Pink
Junior Member
United Kingdom
387 Posts |
Posted - 16 August 2002 : 08:09:38
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Originally posted by doktorklaus
By pressing the "Agree" button below, you certify that you, the user, are 13 years of age, or older.
I'm a UK user and have always wondered why the age of 13 is used here. Is there a legal change at age 13 and which countries does it affect?
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davemaxwell
Access 2000 Support Moderator
USA
3020 Posts |
Posted - 16 August 2002 : 08:29:05
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Pink
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Originally posted by doktorklaus
By pressing the "Agree" button below, you certify that you, the user, are 13 years of age, or older.
I'm a UK user and have always wondered why the age of 13 is used here. Is there a legal change at age 13 and which countries does it affect?
It affects all US sites, or sites hosted on US based servers.... |
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cevans
Junior Member
Canada
101 Posts |
Posted - 16 August 2002 : 09:00:10
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Here's one more minor revision:
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This site may contain links to other web sites and files. We cannot, and do not guarantee that the content submitted to these forums will, or will not be found objectionable or offense to any user. However, if the moderators of this forum find any inappropriate material; they may remove, edit, or modify the data at their discretion.
The word "offense" should be "offensive". |
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Doug G
Support Moderator
USA
6493 Posts |
Posted - 16 August 2002 : 16:22:38
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Originally posted by Mr Pink
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Originally posted by doktorklaus
By pressing the "Agree" button below, you certify that you, the user, are 13 years of age, or older.
I'm a UK user and have always wondered why the age of 13 is used here. Is there a legal change at age 13 and which countries does it affect?
There was a (stoopid imho) law passed in the US a year or so ago called COPPA, the Child Online Privacy Protection Act I think is the full name. This law places certain requirements on website operators regarding the collection of any identifiable information on anyone 13 or under.
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