The moderation edict of the Forum Hopsitum (my colleague forgot posting it to here).
Sextus Lucilius
praetor
Ex Officio Praetorum Novae Romae:
PRAETORIAL EDICTUM ALH SLT MMDCCLXVIII AUC
MODERATION EDICT FOR THE FORUM HOSPITUM (AKA FH)
We,
A. Liburnius Hadrianus and Sex. Lucilius Tutor, Praetores of Nova Roma
for the year MMDCCLXVIII, in the hope of increasing the participation of
the citizenry and promoting a more free and lively, yet well-ordered,
setting for the gathering and interaction of those who are non-citizens
(aka "non-members") interested in Nova Roma, former citizens or current
citizens of Nova Roma within our public forum, Forum Hospitum (also
known as FH), http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Nova_roma_, promulgate the
following edict for civil conduct within the Forum Hospitum:
I.
The Forum Hospitum is open to everyone. Subscribers are reminded that
the FH is a moderated list, and all posts sent to the FH must conform to
the requirements and restrictions of the Yahoo Terms of Service (ToS)
(available in summary
form here: http://groups.yahoo.com/local/guidelines.html) .
II.
Subscribers are reminded that the FH is not classified as an adult
group and should govern their choice of language accordingly to comply
with the restrictions imposed by the Yahoo ToS. Disruptive and/or
offensive conduct/language, as defined by the Yahoo ToS is prohibited
and subject to warnings and/or suspension of posting rights. If in doubt
as to whether your intended post breaches forum rules or the moderation
policy outlined here or directions from List moderators and owners,
seek advice from the list moderators and owners before posting.
III.
Subscribers are reminded that the purpose of this list is for
discussions between those interested in ancient Rome, its values and its
virtues including the influence that Rome as a global civilization had
and continues to have on the modern world. We also welcome contributions
on the current practice and development of Latin and Roman values. For
current Nova Roman citizens on this list, please be reminded that this
is not the Main List and that expectations here are different.
IV.
With the exception of official communications and announcements from
magistrates and their staff, discussions regarding the internal affairs
and politics of Nova Roma will not be permitted on the FH. This
includes, but is not limited to, statements of candidates, endorsements,
discussion of proposed legislation, or any other business of, or
matters affecting, the various comitia of Nova Roma;Â statements of
resignation (actual or intended), discussions on who has resigned, why
they resigned, where they went; the nature and internal history of Roman
themed groups, or any conflicts between and within such groups. Sharing
basic information of general interest about current internal affairs,
such as deadlines, programs, organization events, dates and rules of
elections, approved laws etc. is, however, permitted, until it remains
purely informative, non-partisan and apolitical. No political disputes
of Nova Roma will be permitted topics. Discussions debating the
moderation policy of the FH, the conditions of membership and any rules
issued by the Moderators and the purpose of this list or Praetorial
decisions regarding moderation are prohibited. Nova Roman citizens
wishing to discuss such matters are directed to the Main List. Also
prohibited is advertising/recruiting/promoting of any sort, including
for membership of unofficial lists (exceptions are causes advancing
Nova Roma, and such exceptions are granted by the Praetores).
V.
Prohibited, disruptive or offensive conduct, language, or a combination
thereof, as defined by either Yahoo ToS or the Praetors, will be dealt
with by warnings and suspension of posting rights. Excessive or
continuing breaches of the list rules, in terms of number of violations,
language, tone or content, could result in removal of the member
responsible from this list, citizen or non-citizen alike. The Praetores
are not bound by precedent in deciding these matters, which will be
dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
VI.
Latin openings and closings of posts are suggested and encouraged. More
information about the use of Latin in email is given here:
http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Latin_for_e-mail .
VII.
The business language of this mailing list is English, and its
ceremonial language is Latin, but there is no restriction on the use of
other languages. However, official communications from state authorities
and announcements that concern the entire citizenry must be in, or
translated to, English.
VIII.
If there is any suspicion or complaint regarding messages written in
any language other than English, the moderators may either request an
English translation of the suspicious message or have it translated by
their scribes or by volunteer NR interpreters.
IX.
Any message, in any language, found in default of either the yahoo ToS
or this Praetorian Edict, will be treated as violating items IV and V of
this Edict and the sender may become subject to stricter moderation if
his message contained insults that he hoped to veil by the use of a
language other than English. Any conflict arising in future will be
adjudicated in compliance with the Lex Cornelia poenalis.
X. This edict shall take effect immediately.
Given by our hands a.d. III Kalendas Iunias, MMDCCLXVIII AUC, in the Consulship of M. Pompeius Caninus without Colleague.
A. Liburnius Hadrianus, Praetor
Sex. Lucilius Tutor, Praetor