GROUP GUIDELINES AND STATEMENT OF ETHICS REVISED SEPTEMBER 2008   WELCOME TO OUR  FRIENDLY LITTLE GROUP.     WE VALUE YOUR INPUT!  This is a copyright-aware zone providing a friendly environment for the discussion of original thoughts, memories and experiences, creative writing and photography.  We strongly discourage 'snags & tags', 'bumping' and similar practices. Members are asked to confirm acceptance of our guidelines listed below. The site is strictly G-rated and any 'adult' material will be deleted. . OUR GUIDELINES Wordsweb Forum is a meeting place for like minds and a showcase for original words and pictures relating to any topic fit for family viewing; We ask all members to respond fairly and politely to other members' observations on breaking news and offer constructive comment on creative submissions where appropriate; Our aim is to encourage all people to participate at whatever level they feel most comfortable and therefore do not offer public criticism but we do have a number of HELP boards for private reference.   We strive to keep the site uncluttered and easy to navigate, and ask members to avoid posting fussy borders, confusing backgrounds, flashing lights and other distractions; Photographs are particularly welcome, subject to UK and international copyright laws, and please remember that if a picture is worth a thousand words, a good caption makes it worth a million. Copyright law does not allow us to accept any material apparently copied from elsewhere without full disclosure and within the 'permitted exceptions'.  Illegally copied items will be removed. PLEASE CLICK HERE if you are unsure of your legal rights and obligations.   Every club or organization needs rules, and although we prefer to call them guidelines we respectfully ask you not to join if you find ours too restrictive Arthur Loosley - aka wordrover (manager) Revised September 2008