NADR TALKLIST RULES & GUIDELLINES NADR TALKLIST RULES & GUIDELINES Purpose of NADR’s Talklist The purpose of the NADR Talklist is to facilitate professional discussion and the exchange of information among members related to the practice of all aspects of Social Security Representation. General Guidelines on NADR's Talklist Use These are not laws meant to inhibit or limit discussion but are created to instill civility and protect NADR. The NADR Board of Directors has the authority and responsibility to impose sanctions. Egregious violation of the guidelines may result in suspension or termination of Talklist privileges. Content Acceptable content may include topics related to NADR business and all aspects of Social Security Representation including, but not limited to, rules, regulations, laws, medical, legal, vocational, and ethical issues as well as advertising issues, methods for best practices, remuneration concerns, form completion, education, and legislation. While it is administered by NADR, the views and opinions expressed on the Talklist by its subscribers are not endorsed or approved by NADR or any of its representatives. Respect For Subscribers The Talklist is intended as a forum for respectful, professional discussion. Attacks on any individual, group, business, or institution are strongly discouraged, including comments that would reasonably be interpreted as disparaging, defamatory, abusive, profane, threatening or offensive. Agreeing to disagree or continuing private debates off the Talklist are examples of appropriate ways to end a discussion. Violations & Complaints Talklist guideline violations and complaints should be directed to the current Talklist Moderator or a Board Member (see http://www.nadr.org/?page=BoardofDirectors). This should be done off the Talklist. Upon receipt of a valid complaint the Talklist Moderator will issue a private e-mail warning to the member accused of violating the rules and provide a copy to the Board President. If the offense continues, the Board President has the authority to give a 5 day “cooling off period” with immediate removal of talkist privileges for the short 5 day period. Upon reactivation of talklist, if the offense is repeated or other rules are violated, then the full Board can vote for removal of the member’s talklist privileges indefinitely.
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