Quote from Timothy on January 18, 2025, 12:25 pm

To maintain a welcoming, respectful, and productive community, we ask all users to adhere to the following rules:

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• Treat all members with kindness and respect.
• Harassment, hate speech, personal attacks, or any form of abusive behavior will not be tolerated.

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11. Updates to Rules

• These rules may be updated as needed.
• Continued use of the forum implies acceptance of the most current rules.

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Tips for Positive Participation

• Search the forum for similar threads before creating new ones.
• Be patient and polite, even if you disagree with others.
• Contribute value to discussions and help maintain a positive community atmosphere.