Well first of all a good read on this subject is the SegwayChat Terms of Service
http://www.segwaychat.com/sc/tos/
Segway Chat is all about Segways for sure, but it does not stop there, SegChatters talk about everything and anything, because there is so much more to our members than just the common thread of owning a Segway.
On Religion and Politics, America is a free country and we can talk about those freely and openly, but I think someone once said "You never talk about religion and politics in polite company” as that is something that can get into a heated discussion fast. Especially if you have strong willed people with very different opinions.
You are welcome to talk religion and politics, but mind you if it does get ugly the Moderators will step in and send the dueling parties to their corners. There is no reason to be abusive or harassing to another member because they do not think the same way as you do.
Key issues that the Moderators watch are:
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Originally Posted by SegwayChat Terms of Service#2
· Restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying the bulletin boards.
· Post or transmit any unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, profane or indecent information of any kind, including without limitation any transmissions constituting or encouraging conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate any local, state, national or international law.
· Post or transmit private messages sent to you by another member, in email, or by a moderator or administrator without their express permission.
· Post or transmit any information, software or other material which violates or infringes upon the rights of others, including material which is an invasion of privacy or publicity rights or which is protected by copyright, trademark or other proprietary right, or derivative works with respect thereto, without first obtaining permission from the owner or right holder.
· Post or transmit any information, software or other material which contains a virus or other harmful component.
· Post, transmit or in any way exploit any information, software or other material for commercial purposes, or which contains advertising.
· Violate any of these Terms, or restricts or inhibits any other member from using or enjoying SegwayChat.com or any of its services, based upon SegwayChat.com’s sole discretion. Such conduct may result in member’s account being terminated without notice.
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Another one is
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Originally Posted by SegwayChat Terms of Service # 6
Do not use the email function located in Member Profiles to send unsolicited email relating to sales of your products or services. If SegwayChat.com members are interested in something, they can always contact you. Please remember we have a “Segway Stuff” forum for the purpose of promoting Segway HT related products and services. If we hear or learn about members receiving these sorts of unsolicited emails (and/or SPAM), the culprit(s) will have their SC account(s) banned.
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People of all ages read SegwayChat and we try to be as family friendly as possible, so when it comes to off color topics that may not be something you would want your children to read reconsider your post.
Remember you remain solely responsible for your posts. And any member can flag an offending post and bring it to the attention of the Moderators for review.
The Moderators do have final say in disputes as they are in charge of Segway Chat.
Any questions or clarifications, please forward them on to John, Sal, Pam or myself. We are all available to you and are here to maintain civility on this forum and keep Segway Chat a place that is fun and someplace you want to be.