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Guidelines for The Scripture Forum
1.0 Description of the Scripture Forum
1.1 The Scripture Forum is established to facilitate the discussion of Scripture and is composed of a two-tier system to allow members to correspond by either a web-based forum or email list. The SF employs this two-tiered approach to best meet the needs of its membership.
1.2 The Scripture Forum will provide an online resource for assembly believers where questions relating to Biblical issues may be dealt with in a sensitive, informative and interesting manner.
1.3 Each potential and current member is asked to read these Revised Guidelines carefully, registration on the forum indicates your acceptance of the guidelines.
1.4 Terms used: the web-based forum is hereafter referred to only as "the forum" and is considered a subset of the Scripture Forum (called "SF") that also includes the mailing list (called "the list"). The discussion on the SF is moderated by a Moderating Committee (called "the MC").
1.5 Registration to Scripture Forum is by use of your personal name accompanied by a username that is identifiable with you and relates to your personal name. Assumed names, pseudonyms etc. are not permitted.
2.0 Membership on the Scripture Forum
2.1.0 Apply for membership in SF by going to http://www.thescriptureforum.com, clicking on the "Register" link and filling out the Registration Form.
2.1.1 Each member is asked to read these Revised Guidelines carefully, registration on the forum indicates your acceptance of the guidelines.
2.2.0 The primary aim of SF is to provide an infrastructure for the discussion of scripture, ONLY by believers who are in the fellowship of an assembly of Christians that is meeting in accordance with the Word of God. The fellowship described is one where reception is to the assembly and NOT simply to the Lord's Supper or on the ground of the "one body" doctrine.
2.2.1 This expression is used simply to distinguish from other groups, the type of fellowship referred to, such as: "Exclusive brethren," or "Chapels," including any group that practices what is often referred to as "open reception" or "open table," or that receives denominational believers.
2.2.2 These other believers may choose to accept the availability of Restricted Forum membership which will enable them to read the various discussions. Posting priviliges are not available to Restricted Forum members.
2.2.3 It is also noted that SF is NOT a fellowship, but an area of conversation - we want it to be profitable for all.
2.2.4 Believers applying for membership will be added to the appropriate membership group by the MC upon activation.
2.2.5 Believers who hold the doctrine of Limited Atonement will be granted membership of the Restricted Forum only.
2.2.6 Any individual under discipline in an assembly, that the MC becomes aware of, will be moved to Restricted Forum until they are restored.
3.0 Discussion on the Scripture Forum
3.1 Without prejudice to 2.2.0 - 2.2.4, generally speaking and with qualification, all Full Forum Membership subscribers will be expected to contribute in good faith for the benefit of all.
3.2 Under no circumstances will we tolerate anything of a derogatory nature relating to the Scriptures of Truth - the Holy Bible, the Three Persons of the Godhead or fellow believers.
3.3 Principles of Christian courtesy and kindness must be practised.
3.4 The authority of Scripture is the only and final arbitrator in all matters raised in discussion.
3.5.0 New subjects can be introduced in the normal manner by any member, however, subjects considered by the MC to be unedifying will be closed down by a public note to SF.
3.5.1 The MC retains the right to move threads to a more appropriate subject or category on the forum. We would request that a response that is distinctly branching onto a different (albeit related) topic be submitted as a new thread.
3.5.2 The MC retains the right to lock threads to prevent further discussion, request that the membership move on to another subject, or ultimately delete inappropriate or duplicate posts from the forum.
4.0 Moderating Committee of the Scripture Forum
4.1 A Moderating Committee (MC) is responsible to maintain a good quality of discussion for the good of the forum and will arbitrate where necessary and deal with breaches of Forum etiquette.
4.2 The MC comprises 6 respected brethren who share the responsibility of arbitrating SF matters. When infringement of the above guidelines occurs, the MC will follow the procedure detailed in section 4.3 unless the nature of the difficulty warrants more immediate action.
4.3 Procedure to deal with infringement of Guidelines:
1st Infringement - the contributor will be e-mailed privately, unless the serious nature of the infringement requires immediate public notice or termination of membership.
2nd infringement - public note to SF.
3rd infringement - member limited to Restricted Forum, or member account will be deactivated.
4.4 Members of the Moderating Committee
- William Oliver - Bryn Mawr Assembly, PA, USA.
- Redmond Blair - Fairview Assembly, Vancouver BC, Canada
- Walter Boyd - Ebenezer Assembly, Bangor, N.I.
- Caleb Simonyi-Gindele - Victoria Drive Assembly, Vancouver BC, Canada
- Michael Penfold - Hebron Gospel Hall, Bicester, England
5.0 Getting Help
5.1 There are two distinct sets of instructions to follow depending upon which tier you would like to use to interact with the SF. For those wishing to interact via the web-based forum, please refer to the Guidelines under section 5.3ff. For those wishing to interact via email using the list, please refer to section 5.4ff. Information in section 5.2ff applies to all members and applicants.
5.2.0 All potential SF members must subscribe by going on the web to http://www.thescriptureforum.com and clicking on the Register link at the top of the page.
5.2.1 If you are unable or otherwise unwilling to apply via the internet, please email your first and last name, email address, assembly where you are in fellowship and the password you would like to use to the Administrator (his email address is caleb at thescriptureforum dot com : replace " at " with the @ symbol and " dot " with a period).
5.2.2 Once you have filled out your registration on the web or emailed your information to the Administrator, your details will be reviewed by the MC in a timely manner for approval after which your account will be activated.
5.2.3 After your account has been activated you will be added to the appropriate Usergroup based upon the constraints outlined in section 2.2. Full Forum Membership allows you to post to all forums except Announcements. Restricted Forum Membership allows you to view, but not post to, all the discussions. You can view your membership after application by clicking on the Usergroups link at the top of the forum home page.
5.3 FORUM USERS
5.3.0 Most questions you may have relevant to the use of the forum, including subscribing, starting new topics/threads, replying etc. can be found by clicking on the FAQ link at the top of any forum page.
5.3.1 Forum members previously acquainted with the old Majordomo list will no longer need to state where they are in fellowship at the end of their posts as this information will display automatically below your name once you have posted.
5.3.2 If you need further help please contact the Administrator at the above address (listed in 5.2.1)
5.4 LIST USERS
5.4.0 List users should follow the registration instructions of 5.2.0. Once your account has been activated, proceed to the Mail2Forum subscriptions link at the top of the forum's home page. Once there, you simply need to click on the "Subscribe" button.
5.4.1 Once you have completed 5.4.0 you no longer need to return to the web forum to send or receive posts. All posts started on the forum or sent in by email from other members will be delivered to your inbox.
5.4.2 To start a new thread or reply to an existing thread simply send an email to sf at thescriptureforum dot com (again, replace " at " with the "@ "symbol and " dot " with a period like ".").
5.4.3 If you are going on holidays you may save yourself some inbox clutter by again using the Forum subscriptions link on the forum's home page, but this time clicking the "Unsubscribe" button. Discussion while you are away will be recorded on the forum but not sent your inbox. Upon your return, go again to the same link and click on the "Subscribe" button.
6.0 Privacy Statement
The Scripture Forum Web Site is very conscientious about your electronic privacy, SF provides this Privacy Statement to inform you of our privacy policy and practices.
So, we have to warn you that the transmission of information to or from the site may not be secure. By using this site you acknowledge that personal information, such as your full name, assembly location, e-mail address, IP Adress as well as anonymous statistical information, that is not unique to you, such as your type of browser, number of pages viewed, time spent and referring web address may be collected.
This information is used by us for the operation of the service, to maintain quality of the service, and to provide general statistics regarding use of this site. If you access another network or site through us, you should know that you may find their terms of service different, including those terms of service that govern your private e-mail and dissemination of information that may affect your privacy. You should read other sites' or networks' terms of service agreements carefully and understand their impact on you. The materials on this site are provided "as is" and without warranties of any kind either express or implied.
We guarantee your e-mail address will not be lent or sold by us to any 3rd party under any circumstances.
We reserve the right to send you periodic e-mails regarding site updates and news.
The MC at SF have full access to the forum database and can view any data confined within it, this includes tracking private messages for the purpose of preventing abuse of the system.
This site has security measures in place to protect from the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under our control. Those living in areas not favourable to Christians should take particular care in posting to the forum and we suggest you contact the Administrator with any questions you may have regarding forum security.
Cookies
Upon your first login to SF, We send a "cookie" to your computer. A cookie is a file that identifies you as a unique user. It can also store personal preferences and user data. A cookie tells us that you previously logged in sucessfully, and therefore gains you access to the site. Once our site knows who is visiting, it will present information to you in your choice of custom form. SF uses a cookie to identify you with your registration details, and to track user trends and patterns. Most browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. You can reset your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, note that some parts of SF may not function properly if you refuse cookies.
If you have any questions about this statement please contact the Administrator directly. Include full details of any query and we will respond.
Any other questions? Write me!
Yours warmly and sincerely,
On behalf of SF,
Caleb Simonyi-Gindele
Administrator, The Scripture Forum
Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of
another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 1 Pet 3:8
(Last revised May 21, 2008)
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