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1. Q. Do I have to register to use the forums?
   A. You can enter as a guest and read posts, but you must register before you can post or answer a post that's already there. Registering is quick, simple, and free. Please join us.
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2. Q. Are there any types of posts that are prohibited here?
   A. Yes.

   • Spam. We will delete spam/commercial posts. Please do not post to sell something or involve anyone in a money-making proposition.
   • Religion and politics. In order to accommodate people frequenting this forum from many different cultures and religions, discussions that focus on religion and/or politics are discouraged.
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3. Q. May I promote my product or Web site here?
   A. No. About.com Smoking Cessation is a commercial site which is free to all of us because of paid sponsors. If we allow you to advertise your site or product for free, it's not fair to those who do pay to advertise on this site.
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4. Q. Are there any "rules of behavior" at this forum?
   A. Yes.

   • No profanity.If the word cannot be said on public broadcast television under FCC rules, then it can't be used in the Smoking Cessation Forum.
   • No Flames. It's ok to disagree with someone's idea, but it's not alright to attack them personally. No name-calling or personal attacks will be tolerated. Remember that there are real people on the receiving end of your posts, so please be considerate.

   Users who are disruptive may have posting privileges revoked at the Guide's discretion.
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5. Q. Who decides whether a forum rule has been broken?
   A. The site Guide, along with the forum hosts will make that determination.
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6. Q. What happens if I break a rule?
   A. Typically, the Guide or one of the hosts will send you email reminding you of the guidelines. In some cases, the post in question will be edited or deleted. On rare occasions, when warranted, posting priveleges will be restricted or even terminated.
   
   The forum rules and their enforcement is not a subject for debate. The guidelines in place are felt to be in the best interests of all posters, and conducive to keeping a peaceful and constructive atmosphere on the board.
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7. Q. Who will be answering the questions I post at the Forum?
   A. Questions may be answered by anyone accessing the board. This is a place where people help each other by sharing experiences, tips, as well as lending support and friendship. The Guide and Forum Hosts are always close at hand and willing to help as well.
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8. Q. Can I get medical advice here?
   A. No. For specific medical questions, always refer to your doctor.
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9. Q. Can I link to other Web sites?
   A. You may provide links to other sites if the information there is relevant to the discussion at hand. We also allow links to online news articles, for the purpose of informing forum members about issues relating to tobacco. Please don't copy and paste the entire article into your post, however. Copy a portion and provide a link to the rest of the article. This avoids any possible problems with copyright infringement.
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10. Q. Can I use graphics in my posts?
    A. Yes, if you follow these guidelines for their use on the forum board.
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