By request (and in all fairness) below you will find a few examples of how a moderator may respond to a reported problem. You will also find below that an explanation to how we respond to different TOS violations. This certainly should not be seen as limiting, and will vary case to case.

Please note. Moderators do not police the board. They are complaint driven and will only be notified of a problem if you report it. Once reported the following may apply:

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Moving Guide

When Not to Move:

There will always be overlap between forums so often a topic may fit equally well in both. If this is the case the topic should remain in the original forum it was posted in.

If a topic contains issues that are related to more than one forum(s) theme but however the initial AND primary topic relates to the Forum it is currently in then the topic should not be moved.

If a topic seems out of place but does not have a clear forum it could be moved to, then it should be left where it was posted.

Example: Person A discusses a general K1 question but then also talks about Adjustment of Status and other issues. In this case the topic should remain in the K1 forum since their intial and primary topic was K1 related but then they also discussed other issues.


When to move:

The initial AND primary theme of a topic does not fit the description of the Forum it was posted in and another forum's description fits the thread's theme MUCH better. In this case the topic should be moved to the correct Forum.



General Rule:

--o If the initial and primary theme of a topic does not relate to the forum it is in and another forum is MUCH more applicable then it can be moved.
--o If there is any ambiguity or the topic seems vague and clearly does not have another forum that fits MUCH better then leave it where it is.

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A thread may be locked if:

A topic goes way over the hill and has lost focus and a hopeless argument ensues. In this case please take the argument to another means of communication off this board or use PM’s to discuss your personal issues. Do not create the same topic again.

Or

If a thread has truly ended and then becomes WAY off topic. It is suggested that members create a new topic to continue a discussion. It is confusing when a normal thread gets off topic by 4-5 pages!

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A post may be edited / removed to remove bad content if:

A person personally attacks another member by using profane language, verbal threats, or other forms of derogatory comments directly at a specific member. This is referring to blatantly derogatory and antagonizing threats, not one made in jest.

Or

If a post involves a person is discussing issues that may cross the line and violate the TOS. Common sense mainly to avoid this.

Or

A post places severe liability on another member, themselves, or the site.

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A person may receive a one or more day suspension if:

Again, a person personally attacks another member by using profane language, verbal threats, or other forms of derogatory comments directly at a specific member. This is referring to blatantly derogatory and antagonizing threats, not one made in jest. In this case judgment may be necessary including looking at if this is a trend or just a single event that will likely not occur again.

Or

If a person repeatedly disregards requests by a moderator to curb certain behavior that is destructive to the community.

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A person may be banned for:

A severe or repeated violation of the TOS. This will be on a case by case evaluation of what occurred.


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Unofficial VJ TOS Violations and Punishment General Reference Guide (key violations):


• Defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten or otherwise violate the legal rights (such as rights of privacy and publicity) of others.
>> First Offense Suspension Length: 7 days to life
>> Subsequent Offense Suspension Length: 30 days to life

• Publish, Post, upload, distribute or disseminate or offer to do the same any inappropriate, defamatory, infringing, obscene, or unlawful material or information.
[I]>> First Offense Suspension Length: 7 days to life (if unintentional may be issued a written warning in place of suspension)
>> Subsequent Offense Suspension Length: 14 days to life

• Post any material that infringes any patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret or other proprietary right of any party (the "Rights"), unless you are the owner of the Rights or have the permission of the owner to post or transmit such material.
>> First Offense Suspension Length: 1 day to life (if unintentional may be issued a written warning in place of suspension)
>> Subsequent Offense Suspension Length: 7 days to life

• Post any files that contain viruses, corrupted files, or any other similar software or programs that may damage the operation of another's computer.
>> First Offense Suspension Length: life

• Advertise or offer to sell any goods or services for any commercial purpose, other than in Forums intended for such uses.
>> First Offense Suspension Length: Warning, Remove Violation
>> Subsequent Offense Suspension Length: 10 days to life

• Conduct or forward surveys, contests, pyramid schemes or chain letters, other than in Forums intended for such uses.
>> First Offense Suspension Length: 7 days to life (if unintentional may be issued a written warning in place of suspension)
>> Subsequent Offense Suspension Length: 30 days to life

• Download any file Posted by another user that you know, or reasonably should know, that cannot be legally distributed in such manner.
>> First Offense Suspension Length: 7 days to life
>> Subsequent Offense Suspension Length: 30 days to life

• Impersonate another person or entity, or falsify or delete any author attributions, legal or other proper notices or proprietary designations or labels of the origin or source of software or other material contained in a file that is Posted.
>> First Offense Suspension Length: 30 days to life
>> Subsequent Offense Suspension Length: life

• Restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying the Forums.
>> First Offense Suspension Length: 1 days to life (if unintentional may be issued a written warning in place of suspension)
>> Subsequent Offense Suspension Length: 3 days to life
>> (People whom violate this clause in retaliation of a violation of the above clause by another member will serve 50% of the above punishment)

• Make comments in a Post either direct or implied toward another member that are purposely designed to upset, antagonize, make fun of, belittle, or otherwise instigate an argument that takes away from the personal enjoyment of the Forums by other users.
>> First Offense Suspension Length: 1 days to life
>> Subsequent Offense Suspension Length: 3 days to life
>> (People whom violate this clause in retaliation of a violation of the above clause by another member will serve 50% of the above punishment)

• Post any information obtained or originally transmitted in confidence or with the implied belief that the message was to be kept in confidence without the express permission of the original author of the communication. Additionally any direct communication (with the exception of publicly viewable Posts on the Forums) between administrators or moderators and a member are strictly prohibited from being Posted to the Forums.
>> First and subsequent Offense Suspension Length: 30 days to life

• Use any robot, spider, site search/retrieval application, or other device to retrieve or index any portion of the Service or collect information about users for any unauthorized purpose
>> First Offense Suspension Length: life

• Submit Content that falsely expresses or implies that such Content is sponsored or endorsed by Visajourney.com.
>> First Offense Suspension Length: life

• Create user accounts by automated means or under false or fraudulent pretenses.
>> First Offense Suspension Length: 30 days to life
>> Subsequent Offense Suspension Length: life

• Condone or instruct, either directly or indirectly, others on how to commit fraudulent or illegal immigration activities in any way, shape, manner or method.
>> First Offense Suspension Length: life

I see all these life sentences. Can they apply for parole, get off on good behavior, perform community service, or something? Hehehehe!!!

There are always exceptions for good behavior and circumstances...

I'm thrown by the original date on this thread...did we have organizers Jan 06?

the titles were added a few months ago but the organizers have been around since April 2006

Ewok must have edited his original post, after the fact...

No such thing as TOS on here lol.