Thank you to everyone who participated in the group conscience discussion about guidelines for the MIP Business Board.

From the points made in the discussion, we would like to propose adding a sticky to the MIP Business Board, with the guidelines shown below..

Please note that the guidelines under #2 below are identical to the Posting Guidelines linked in the Reply window of the forums, with the addition of moderator guidelines shown in bold in the Moderation section.

We request that anyone who wishes to, read the proposal below and then respond with a vote to adopt, not adopt, abstain, or request clarification on the guidelines for the MIP Business Board.   

Thank you, 

WebHelper

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[Proposed] MIP Business Board Guidelines

These guidelines are intended for the MIP Business Board.  Each fellowship (AA, Al-Anon, ACA, CODA, NA) operates independently on its discussion forum and online meetings.

1. Please embrace the spiritual principles of each program and treat each other with courtesy and respect, recognizing that the moderators on each Board are the recognized authority there and respond respectfully to them.

2. This forum is intended to provide an atmosphere of open communication, where each member can share his or her own insights and opinions. To help achieve this goal, we ask that you:

• Do not post libelous or illegal material.
• Do not post harassing or discriminatory comments based on race, ethnic origin, gender, or sexual orientation.
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• Any member who breaches these Guidelines through hostile, abusive or other inappropriate behavior may find their account privileges revoked.

• Moderators may take these actions when Guidelines have been breached:

1. Editing or deletion of the post 

2. Private warning to the member with reason based on the guidelines

3. If the issue is repeated by the member:  Temporary suspension for a period of time decided by moderators, followed by reinstatement

4. If there is deliberate repetition of the issue, temporary suspension and group conscience of trusted servants for understanding and recommended action.

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