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Basic Rules and Guidelines for Registration
on the Bugei Sword Forum
The Bugei
Sword Forum was originally conceived in 1998 for the serious discussion of
Japanese martial traditions and related subjects. To that end, we expect
mature and reasonable behavior from all members. Any diversion from
mature, open discussions will be dealt with via warnings, locked threads,
edit or deletion of posts and possibly even outright bans.
While we'd rather not have to, we will use what tools we have in order to
maintain a minimum level of maturity.
To that
end, all users – by registering for an account – agree to be bound by the
following rules.
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All members are required to use their
real, full name as their username. No handles, no nicknames, no fanciful
delusions of martial prowess and no exceptions whatever. Just your real,
full name. Users should also create a signature (in their Profile) that
includes their full name though the creation of a signature is only a
suggestion.
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All members are required to have
their e-mail address in their profile. Once again this forum is not a
place to be anonymous.
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All members are required to conduct
themselves in a mature and respectful manner. Disrespectful behavior
will not be tolerated. If you have difference of opinion concerning the
contents of a user’s post, debate it cleanly and respectfully. If you
have a personal problem with another user and you just have to let them
know, do so via e-mail. Please don’t use the forum or the PM system.
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All members are required to refrain
from any and all advertising, including commercial advertising, private
sales, etc. Keep in mind that this board is run by Bugei Trading Company
as a free service. As such, there are potential legal issues involved in
promoting the sale or trade of merchandise not directly related to their
business.
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All members are required to refrain
from promoting self-guided sword practice or “self-taught” sword work.
It is the unswerving position of Bugei Trading Company and of this forum
that the notion of self-guided sword practices is a highly dangerous and
ill-advised practice which should never be condoned, recommended or advised
to any individual regardless of age, intelligence, previous experience
or level of maturity.
If you agree,
click here to go to the Bugei Sword Forum
Those with accounts under the old forum, please
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