There are very few rules as we have found that few restrictions result in the greatest number of innovative contributions. If you subscribed to this forum and especially if you send messages to the forum, you are agreeing to these rules (which, by the way, apply to members of nearly any Internet news or interest group).
Our goal is to help support all members in sharing their posts. As a result, the following process change will be in place.
All posts should be received by 12 pm EST Monday-Friday will be posted by 1 pm EST on the same day.
If a post is received after this time, the review for posting will take place the following weekday, excluding holidays.
Any posts received on Saturdays and Sundays will post on the next business day, excluding holidays.
All posts are shared in the order received.
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Rule 2: Do not intentionally interfere with or disrupt other forum members, network services, or network equipment. This includes distribution of unsolicited advertisement or chain letters, propagation of computer worms and viruses, and use of the network to make unauthorized entry to any other machine accessible via the Forum. If you break these rules then you will be unsubscribed because the rules govern the very heart of our arrangements with our service provider---or any other service provider for Internet.
Rule 3: Do not use the forum for commercial purposes. "Commercial" as used for purposes of evaluating listserv messages means communications whose primary purpose is to advance the business or financial interests of any person or entity, or otherwise to promote a financial transaction for the benefit of the author directly or indirectly.
Examples of messages that are not prohibited because they do not inure to the financial benefit of the author include news of job listings or position openings, or discussion of professionally-related products or services where the listserv member conveying the information is not in the business of selling the products or services.
Announcements that provide useful professional information to List members but may also have some incidental commercial benefit to the sender (e.g. an author who is a listmember merely advising the List of publication of a professional book) typically would not be “commercial” for purposes of this restriction.
Rule 4: Do not use this forum for any communication that could be construed in any way as support for or opposition to any candidate for a federal, state or local public office. The Federal law providing for the American Psychological Association's tax exempt status absolutely forbids the use of APA resources or facilities, including this forum, in any way that would even appear to support or oppose such a political candidate. Likewise, the listserv policy is to prohibit politicking/campaigning for individuals for APA/Division offices.
Rule 5: Do not use the forum to solicit survey or research respondents.
In addition to these rules, various standards have emerged within the *culture* of electronic list forums. These standards do NOT mean requirements. However, by following these standards and rules, you will contribute to a climate of trust and collegiality that encourages a friendly and informed, yet spontaneous, discourse.
Rule 6: Do not solicit funds for organizations
Since SCRA is a division of the American Psychological Association, SCRA Listserv postings CANNOT solicit funds for organizations.
Postings must adhere to the following
For example, a post cannot directly request donations for another organization, such as direct giving to a fundraising campaign, or indirectly solicit funds through donation click buttons.
Not complying with this puts SCRA in jeopardy of complying with our nonprofit 501 c3 status.
If you are interested in learning more about this guideline, please review the following APA webpage.
If you are unclear if your post violates this guideline, please reach out to Amber Kelly, amberkelly@scra27.org for assistance.