PROBLEM PAGE:  Montreal (2008)

     PROBLEM USER:  
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       PROBLEM(S):   The username is inappropriate.1
                     Spamming, advertising, or duplicating posts.2
                     Obscene, profane, racist, or sexist content.3
                     Direct attacks against other user(s).4
                     Post may violate U.S. laws.5
                     Post is off-topic.6
                     Other.

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1. Usernames which are obscene, profane, racist, or otherwise in very poor taste are not permitted. Usernames should be G-Rated, free of sexual innuendo or violent overtones. Usernames may not imitate another Chessgames username with the purpose of mocking, or creating confusion.

   Usernames may not be names of famous living chess players, unless the person who owns the account is actually that player. Usernames may not be the names of famous players who have recently passed away.

   Usernames cannot contain the prefix "GM", "IM", "FM", "WGM", or any other chess title, unless that title has actually been earned.

2. Repeating any message, whether or not it is of commercial nature, is spamming by definition. Members may present URLs in their messages, including URLs to commercial websites, as long as it is done in the context of the discussion.

3. We leave it to you (the users of the site) to tell us what you feel is obscene, racist, sexist, or profane.

4. It is acceptable to criticize other members if done in a civil way; however, the line may be crossed if we witness repeated criticisms from one member to another, and/or some form of name-calling.

5. Illegal activity may include exposing a user's private information against their will, posting credit card numbers, making death-threats, soliciting illegal activity, conducting illegal gambling, and much more. This rule can also apply to potential copyright infringements.

6. Off-topic conversation is a natural occurrence, and therefore tolerated. However, we would like to be notified when you think that it has gone beyond what you consider reasonable.