Registration to this the Tang Soo Do is free and available to all! We do insist that you abide by the rules and policies detailed below.

Although the administrators and moderators the Tang Soo Do Talk will attempt to keep all objectionable messages off this forum, it is impossible for us to review all messages. All messages express the views of the author, and neither the administratos and moderators will be held responsible for the content of any message.

By agreeing to these rules, you warrant that you will not post any messages that are obscene, vulgar, sexually-orientated, hateful, threatening, or otherwise violative of any laws.

The owners of Tang Soo Do Talk Forums reserve the right to remove, edit, move or close any thread for any reason.

GROUND RULES:

The rules governing this message center are quite simple and they will be enforced.
Our desire is to promote the positive environment for communication among members of the Tnag Soo Do community. Forums will be assigned a "moderator" who will govern the flow of messages and restrict inappropriate content. The purpose of a moderator is not to censor your message content, but to prevent violations of the rules.

1. Your Name: You may use a "handle" (alias) if you desire. The "handle" should be in keeping with good taste. IF YOU USE A HANDLE, YOUR REAL FIRST NAME SHOULD BE IN YOUR SIGNATURE OR IN YOUR 'OURSELVES' POST. Please include your place of training. You wil be reminded via email if you forget to do this.

2. Password: Why are passwords required? Simple. We want to ensure that messages that are posted are from you and not someone else who is impersonating you. This can be a problem in some Message Forums and we wish to avoid this.

3. Your REAL E-Mail Address: Why? First, so we can send you your password so you can post messages. Also, so others on the forum can contact you directly, or if need be you can have your password emailed to you in case you forget. Your email address will be verified by sending you your User ID and Password via email. Should we get the email returned as undeliverable, then your User Name will be deleted and you will not be allowed access to post topics. Failure to provide a valid email address will result in you not being allowed to post topics.

If you do not wish to give your real email address, then you might consider getting a free web-based email service through Hotmail.com, Yahoo or others. This will keep your private email address private, yet still allow others to contact you.

All email addresses will be kept absolutely confidential and will never be released to any outside source.

4. Keep your topics and messages on subject. If the Forum is about Karate for example, then keep it about Karate. Off subject posts may be moved or deleted by the Forum's Moderator. So make sure you put your post into the appropriate forum.

5. Keep your posts focused on relevant issues. Postings like "who can beat-up who", rude, or inflammatory in nature are NOT permitted and may be deleted by the Forum's Administrator or moderator.

6. Keep it clean. Hateful, racist or slanderous comments and messages about other persons, fellow members or others Martial Arts will NOT be permitted.

We not want any negative comparision between studios, assocations of Tang Soo Do. We are all one family.

You may voice your opinion, but again keep it clean. "Flaming" (the trashing of anothers post) will not be permitted. VIOLATORS WILL HAVE THEIR MESSAGES DELETED, ACCESS REMOVED, AND BANNED WITHOUT WARNING. If you disagree with an opinion related by another member, please counter that opinion with your own, but do not resort to insult about the originator. It simply is not right, and only shows that you do not have a valid counter-argument.

7. You may only have ONE account. Those who are discovered to have multiple accounts, or to be impersonating another user will have their membership terminated without notice.


8. Do not SPAM our forums. Please do not spam our forums. We have provided one forum, "Member Announcements" were you can post information on events, and other announcements.

9. Do not use Instant Messenger slang or shorthand to make your posts. Posts should be typed in clear and concise language, with the aim of using correct spelling and punctuation in order to best facilitate communication with your fellow members.

The Tang Soo Do Talk mission of promoting tasteful and positive communication among members of the Tang Soo Do community will never be compromised.

Your participation is vital to it's success and we invite you to post and have fun. It's YOUR message center, and yours to use as long as the privilege is not abused.