[2006-01-10 - update: please read entire message]
To all Security+ Forum members -
This is a monthly informational message to all Security + Forum members that provides basic information about the forum.
The Security+ Forum is a mailing list for individuals who hold the Security+ certification or are interested in learning more about it.
Security+ is a trademark that is owned by CompTIA. This forum is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by CompTIA.
Posting Messages
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Any member can post a message to the list by sending e-mail to securityplus%40yahoogroups.com">securityplus
yahoogroups.com. The following conditions apply to posted messages:
a. attachments to messages are automatically removed.
b. SPAM-type advertising is strictly prohibited and will result in the member being switched to moderated status or removed altogether.
c. promotion of a member's own products and services is allowed as long as it is not excessive, and as long as it does not annoy other members in the forum. The forum owner is hesitant to establish strict rules, but prefers to permit as much as s/he and/or the forum members will kindly tolerate.
d. forum members do not appreciate repeated automated "out of office" messages. Anyone setting up an "out of office" message that results in several messages being sent to the forum is subject to temporary suspension from the forum.
e. messages of blatantly commercial nature, obscene messages, unethical messages, or messages that may be illegal in nature are strictly prohibited, and may result in the immediate removal of all offenders from the forum. THIS INCLUDES POSITION OPENINGS BY HEADHUNTERS AND RECRUITERS.
Anonymous Postings
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Under unusual circumstances, the forum owner may permit a forum member to post an anonymous message. Such a message should be e-mailed directly to the forum owner at securityplus-owner%40yahoogroups.com">securityplus-owneryahoogroups.com. The forum owner reserves the right to refuse to post an anonymous posting for any reason, or no reason at all.
Replying to Messages
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The forum has been set up so that replies to messages are sent to the originator of the message, and not to the entire list. This has been done to reduce the amount of noise on the list. If you are replying to a post and wish everyone on the list to receive it, remember to cc securityplus%40yahoogroups.com">securityplusyahoogroups.com.
Before sending a reply to everyone in the forum, ask yourself, "is my response of interest only to the person to whom I am replying, or is my response of general interest?"
Joining the Forum
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Membership on the Security+ Forum is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about the Security+ certification. Possession of the Security+ certification is not a prerequisite for membership on this forum.
Any person can become a member by performing any of the following:
a. sending e-mail to securityplus-subscribe%40yahoogroups.com">securityplus-subscribeyahoogroups.com
b. accepting an invitation e-mail
An invitation e-mail can be sent by any current member of the forum. The invitation is sent by clicking the "invite" link found on the forum's home page (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/securityplus/).
The forum's moderator must approve all new memberships regardless of how they joined. New members will be "moderated" for 1-14 days after they become a member.
Leaving the Forum
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Any member may remove him/herself from the forum by sending e-mail to securityplus-unsubscribe%40yahoogroups.com">securityplus-unsubscribeyahoogroups.com.
Forum Promotion
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Forum members are encouraged to promote membership to the forum. All members in good standing are permitted to access the Yahoo canned promotional material that will permit a member to display the Yahoo Groups logoo and a link promoting membership in the Security + Forum on their own web site.
Miscellaneous
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Any forum member may send e-mail directly to the forum owner by sending to securityplus-owner%40yahoogroups.com">securityplus-owneryahoogroups.com.
Have a great time!
-the forum owner
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