Before and after joining this site you must agree to the guidelines set forth on this page.Failure to abide by these guidelines set forth will result in immediate banning or cancellation of membership.This site is intended to be a support group,and we run a tight ship to ensure that it remains that way.

 You must be affected by Pancreatic Cancer in some way shape or form,whether you are afflicted with it,are a caregiver,or someone you love is afflicted with this disease

Joining under false pretenses..that is to say..joining for the simple reason of lurking on the site without having a connection to Pancreatic Cancer will result in banning.MSN gives managers full support when running our sites as we choose and we will use that support MSN gives us to the best of our ability.

Only one screen name per person is permitted to join, memberships from multiple email addresses but from the same person or alias will be cancelled

No personal attacks or insulting other members will be tolerated and results in immediate banning without warning

Lurking on the boards is not tolerated.You MUST post regularly to remain a member here.Members must post at least once every 2 weeks to keep their membership active.Members who have joined the site prior to January 1st 2003 are exempt from this as they have given their fair share of support throughout and they deserve a break.

Harrassment,Racism,Flaming,or Stalking of members is not tolerated.If this should arise,those members guilty of this will be banned and their screen names sent to MSN for further action to be taken which could result in a termination of your ISP.Their internet server will be contacted as well,and action will be taken from both sides.This site has heart and if you do not posess one,move right along you are not needed here

Spamming is not tolerated,and on the same token,neither are advertisements for commercial products,fundraisers or charities and will result in immediate banning and any posts will be deleted promptly

Please refrain from posting religious or political themed messages.There are people here from many walks of life and cultures.We embrace all,and respect all,and we understand that not everyone shares the same viewpoints

Respect that this is a full support group, for ALL members, just as much for those who have lost their loved ones than those who are still fighting the batttle.

If  myself, or my manager see the site going in a direction opposite of what the site is intended for we may,without further notice, act in any or all of the following manner:

~ Change the content of the site

~ Not accept any new members and keep the site in lockdown until the problem is solved

~ Delete certain areas of the site

~ Warn the members, or ban those that are causing dissention without prior warning

If anyone feels they cannot abide by these regulations, please leave the site now. We, the managers, do not need to justify our actions on the site when guidelines have been broken, we take action!

Having read these guidelines ensures that your experience here at the Pancreatic Cancer Purple Ribbon Room will be a supportive one.We care about those who are battling this beast and those who care for them as well as those who have been through the struggle and are filled with wisdom and compassion.We will help you through this.There is a friendly tone to these boards,and the entire site.I want all of my members to feel comfortable here.My vision for this support group is to keep it a friendly tone,informative and helpful.This vision is what sets this site apart from so many other support groups.We monitor the boards daily to ensure that it remains that way.I ask you to keep this in mind when you join.

Thank you!

Cheryl

(Creator of Pancreatic Cancer Purple Ribbon Room..Manager and Web Mistress)