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CHAT POLICY |
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Chat Policy |
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The thera-chat.org chat rooms are NOT an appropriate place for threats to commit suicide, hurt yourself, or self-injury. In addition, detailed accounts of these kinds of acts are not permitted. If you engage in this type of behavior in the chat rooms, you will be immediately removed, without warning.
We are concerned about your welfare, as well as the welfare of others in the chat rooms. Please remember that while our chats are a good space for mutual support and self-help, they cannot take the place of your therapist or your local crisis center. If you are in danger, call your therapist, local crisis line, 911, or a family member.
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Chat Rules |
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This section contains rules that all members must observe. Failure to do so may result in your loss of access to the Thera Chat Community without warning.
- Personal attacks, foul language, or abusive behavior, as judged by the Thera Peers or other staff (support group hosts), will not be tolerated. The administrative volunteer on duty has the right to refuse access to members that disrupt the community, and will do so.
- Flooding, flaming, spamming and advertisements of any types of products without the express written consent of Thera-Chat, as well as the attempted use of programs such as bots scripts, worms, or Trojan horses will NOT BE TOLERATED for any reason. Any type of participation in this type of activity will cause you to be permanently banned from the Thera-Chat rooms. In addition, we will report you to your ISP for termination of your account.
- Do not post personal information (addresses, phone numbers, etc.) on the screen. This is for your protection.
- Messages that might put the Thera-Chat.org Community staff or Freedom Quest, Inc. at legal risk regarding libel, slander, or other legal issues should not be posted. If found, appropriate action taken against the person who posted the message will be taken. This includes "chain" letters, pyramid schemes, multi-level marketing, and other such activities.
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- Our most important rule is: be kind and considerate of each other. Most people here are dealing with serious issues. The Thera Chat chat rooms are a place for mutual support and sharing of helpful information.
- Sometimes the conversations can become intense. Try and remember, you are only responsible for your behaviors and actions. Do not take it upon yourself to feel responsible for other people's behaviors. If being in a particular chat room is having a negative impact on you, you can either go to another room, create a private room and chat with others, or simply excuse yourself and come back at a later time. The choice is completely up to you and it's important to make your safety and well being your primary concern.
- The chat rooms ARE NOT meant for users to get help with research, their school reports or for gathering stories for news articles or proposed books. They are for people with mental health issues, or their friends and family, to find support. Please do not harass the chatters for this type of information.
We want to work with you to make the Thera Chat a valuable resource and a safe and supportive space. Your assistance, participation, and comments are welcome at all times. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at: .
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