bessie
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A few reminders:
“Inviting” is termed as a post where you invite other members to contact you to find out more information, rather than post it in the forum. This is not allowed and any posts with emails or invitations to contact for more information will either be edited or deleted entirely. This includes use of the Private Message system via comments such as “Check your PMs” or “PM me” posted in discussion threads. Think about it - it's like whispering into someone's ear while you are at a table full of other people. If you want to have a private conversation just have it, don't announce it.
Regarding Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and other social networking or blog websites: Links may be used to direct posters to view something on a social networking page. But postings on social networking sites are not considered fact; they are rumor. Copying and pasting, or taking screen caps, directly from these pages is not allowed. Paraphrasing is okay.
Rules Etiquette & Information - Websleuths Crime Sleuthing Community
Also, I can't stress enough how important it is to use discretion when posting "facts" about a criminal investigation. Thousands of people read these threads. Rumors and confidential information falling into the wrong hands can be harmful to both sides. That's something we all have to keep in mind when we post.
“Inviting” is termed as a post where you invite other members to contact you to find out more information, rather than post it in the forum. This is not allowed and any posts with emails or invitations to contact for more information will either be edited or deleted entirely. This includes use of the Private Message system via comments such as “Check your PMs” or “PM me” posted in discussion threads. Think about it - it's like whispering into someone's ear while you are at a table full of other people. If you want to have a private conversation just have it, don't announce it.
Regarding Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and other social networking or blog websites: Links may be used to direct posters to view something on a social networking page. But postings on social networking sites are not considered fact; they are rumor. Copying and pasting, or taking screen caps, directly from these pages is not allowed. Paraphrasing is okay.
Rules Etiquette & Information - Websleuths Crime Sleuthing Community
Also, I can't stress enough how important it is to use discretion when posting "facts" about a criminal investigation. Thousands of people read these threads. Rumors and confidential information falling into the wrong hands can be harmful to both sides. That's something we all have to keep in mind when we post.