1. For my own blog, I will simply follow these particular rules, as well as expect those who post to my blog to follow the same rules:
a. Anyone who posts to this forum should not post anything that could not be comfortably said to the affected person(s) face(s).
b. While differing points of view are valued and encouraged, professionalism, courtesy and tact are the rules of this blog.
c. Any examples made of specific circumstances and/or individuals should have all non-essential and/or personally identifying elements changed to protect the identity of the individual(s) in question.
d. There will be no explicit comments of a sexual, violent, criminal, slanderous or libelous nature allowed. No harassment of any kind or anything that could be construed as “stalking” will be allowed.
2. My learners will be reminded about the following issues:
a. No activities that are not related to class assignments
 i. Games
 ii. Personal surfing
 iii. Commercial sites
1. ebay
2. online stores
 iv. Chatting
 v. Instant messaging
b. No criminal or inappropriate activity
 i. Pornography
 ii. Teen magazine sites (except if related or research)
c. No postings or uploads that will cause harm or distress to another individual or group of individuals.