CPSG Forum Rules
Our chat rooms and discussion forum are exclusive to those who suffer
chronic physical pain and their care givers. This decision was made as a
whole by the group, because they wanted to be able to discuss their problems
with others who have 'been there' and not be bothered by people who
are trying to sell them a product or change their beliefs. The people in
this forum have enough pain in their lives.. so please... read our rules
and abide by them.
Most important rule is to treat each other with RESPECT. Be
understanding of others pain. Be patient and listen when others need
to discuss their pain in our chat rooms. We all have our nights when we
need to 'get it all out'. Respect also includes keeping, other than
generic, issues discussed in chats, off the board. DO NOT post logs or
partial logs on the board. If there is a chat that you have had a problem
with or wish to clarify please email our Chat Administrator (email is on the "Start" page and the "About Us" page).
We're A Support Group Only. We are not medical professionals
and cannot diagnose anyone. We are more than willing to help
you find the information you need to be an informed patient,
however, we cannot diagnose you.
- Med Dosage & Diet. Please refrain from posting/disucssing
medication doasge in your messages or in chat as some members
may be compelled to self medicate. It is more than appropriate to
discuss your meds and how well/poorly they have worked for you.
Also, please refrain from advising others on what medications or
diet is best for them. What works for you might harm another.
And please always get your Drs input before making changes in
your medication or diet.
- Deleteing Messages. Please do not delete messages on the
discussion board (even when messages are addressed to you).
This is a public forum.. all benefit from reading the messages here.
Occassionally, the staff of CPSG removes a message from the
forum if it is not in compliance with our rules.
- Flaming. Flaming other members (or other forums/groups) on
our message board or chat rooms is not allowed. If you post a
flame message it will be removed and you may be gagged from
posting additional messages until the issue is resolved. (Flaming is
defined by our group as being rude, obnoxious, or using crude
laguage that is directed at another person or group.)
- Chat Room. Our chat rooms are a great place for support. We
have specific Chat Rules that are in another message. Please
review them. There are also useful Chat Etiquette tips that I think everyone will find useful. The main
thing to remember is we're here for support of each other.
- Disputes. If you have a problem with someone in this forum, you
are requested to take it off line, out of this message board and
the chat rooms, and discuss it privately with that individual. There
is no need to involve others of the group in a dispute with an
individual member. If you do not do this you may be gagged or
locked out of the forum until the issue can be resolved.
- Advertising. Ads of any kind are NOT ALLOWED on this forum
message bord or in the chat rooms. All advertisements will be
deleted from the message board and anyone advertising in the
chat rooms will be asked to leave. Please note that if you are
discussing a product that has helped you personally and you DO
NOT profit from the sell of this product, that is not considered an
advertisement, but is more in line with a supportive personal
endorsement.
- Spam. Sending unsolicited emails to members of this group for
the purpose of promoting another forum or a product is NOT
ALLOWED. Members should be free of such intrusive emails while
receiving and giving support on this forum. If you do this, you will
be locked out of the fourm.
- Links. If you wish to post a link to other forums/websites, they
are allowed with prior approval from Rich or SunE1. Once
approved, please be sure the link is placed in the "Useful Links"
folder.
- All Other Issues. If you have anything else that you feel needs
to be addressed please contact a moderator. This includes feeling
ignored, slighted and anything else along those lines. If in chat at
the time, send a flashnote to the moderator. If there was no
moderator in said chat, email the chat administrator. If the incident occured on
the message board email the Message Board Administrator. And always feel free to contact
either SunE1 or RaggedAnne.
 Please note that any information you read on the web, (including our web site, message board, or chat rooms) is not intended to replace the advice of your health care providers. Please discuss with your physician any changes in diet, exercise, or symptoms. He/She is the best person to guide you to better health.
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