Important Notice – Okay guys, important stuff first. Last year this forum was an all-ages forum, which basically meant we had to keep ourselves G-rated. Whether this will happen this year I'm not sure, but just to keep it's safe let's continue that mindset all right? I know some of us are older folks, but we do get youngin's around. So just keep that in mind folks, okie dokie? :)
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Here are the Group Norms that we agreed upon together at the LaLuna Write-In:
HammerWriMo Group Norms
1. We are a group of writers, and we aim first of all to support one another in our writing endeavours.
2. We commit to treating all members of the group with respect. Specifically, we refrain from put-downs of other members, and we respect their right to have their own beliefs, lifestyle, cultural preferences (music, literature, genre for writing, etc.).
3. We remain aware that we are an "all ages" group, and we do not introduce "adult" material or topics, either on line or in meetings.
4. We commit to participate positively, so that everyone present may have a safe, productive and pleasant time.
5. We aim to stay on topic during general discussions.
6. During writing exercises, we aim to refrain from chatting.
7. We take responsibility for clearly stating our preferences for locations of gatherings, social events, etc., and we do not expect anyone else to guess what would work for us.
8. We are free to discuss or reflect on our own NaNo experience with family and friends, but we refrain from discussing other members. We do not share other members' personal information, our assessment of other members’ successes, failures, group participation, etc.
9. We have the utmost respect for intellectual copyright and we understand that all excerpts, snippits and novel ideas (except for dares and suggestions to another writer) remain the property of their creators. Therefore we aim never to take direct words from anyone else.