Subj : Rules for DEBATE
To   : All
From : Lee Lofaso
Date : Fri Oct 23 2015 00:24:57

                    Rules for the Debate Echo
                       Revised: 2015-10-22

Description:

 This is the Debate Echo. Area tag: DEBATE

Moderator:

 Lee Lofaso, 2:203/2, is the permanent moderator of this echo.

Policy:

 The Echopol1 policy is parliamentary authority, excepting that
 characters above 0x7e hex, 126 decimal (sometimes known as HI ASCII)
 *are* permitted (i.e. para V.18.a does not apply).

Availability:

 Every sysop, regardless of zone, is encouraged to make this echo
 available to any and all individuals, with full access granted for
 both reading and writing.

Purpose:

 The purpose of this echo is the debating of topics, decided by the
 participants themselves.

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General Rules:

1. The moderator's ruling is final.

2. No ad hominems.  Flames do not belong here, nor are they welcome.

3. Posting of copyrighted material is strictly forbidden.  Fair use
  is allowed, and encouraged, as some quoting of material is helpful.
  But crossing the line will not be tolerated.

4. The moderator reserves the right to make a rule that is not listed
  in the rules in order to bring order to this echo if the case arises.

5. Articles are not to be posted in their entirety, especially if
  they are copyrighted.  Provide a link, or cite source, so others
  can follow if they wish.

  Lee Lofaso, 2:203/2, Moderator, Debate Echo

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