The objective of this
organization is to provide a helpful, educational and supportive atmosphere to all on the
internet who seek help or support concerning transgender and transsexual matters. It is
the purpose of the membership to offer open and friendly help, to answer questions in an
honest mode, and to not judge others.
It is a member's pledge to give all who come to us the benefit of the
doubt, to offer open minded support and help and information, and any directions needed.
As there are many young, or beginning Crossdressers, Transvestites, Transgenders and
Transsexuals who seek knowledge, advice, help, or who might be lost and confused, it is
our objective to provide them with that light to illuminate their path, to provide them
with the benefit of our experiences and knowledge, and any guidance possible or asked for.
Thrill seekers and fetishists are specifically excluded as they are outside
Delphi's perview.
This support, both for our members, and for others, is done through both
chat room conversations and through Instant messages or e-mail. Further support, at the
discretion of both parties might also take place by phone or in person when and where
possible, but this is not standard and is discouraged as it has led to interpersonal
difficulties in the past. In all matters, this support is done with discretion and
care. As a matter of charter and because of growing concerns over privacy both on
AOL and the Internet, the personal privacy of the Delphi member will be respected by all
Delphi members.
In addition, the policy towards "snerts" in chat rooms will be managed
with care and open-minded concern, bearing in mind that many who might be labeled as such
are not in fact "snerts" but only new people who do not yet understand the
protocol of the rooms. For this purpose, giving everyone the benefit of the doubt until
proven otherwise is the policy of those members of Delphi.
As the name implies, Delphi is a source of knowledge and understanding for
those who seek it, and an organization of members who can provide it. It is also an
organization which provides support and fellowship and sisterhood to it’s own members
in an environment that is conducive to sharing and friendship. As a matter of charter,
this organization will adhere to a policy of non discrimination with regards to
transgender status.
Behavior that is not acceptable includes abusive language, unsolicited listing or
requests for pictures, or unnecessary solicitation for sex. Our approach towards people
such as this in the room should take a prescribed approach. First, the person should be
warned or cautioned that they are in violation of TOS. If this does not settle the
problem, their conversation or comments should be forwarded to TOS by no less than two (2)
members present. After this, the person or persons should be placed on Ignore. No other
actions need to be done. Once on ignore, their comments are no longer acknowledged in any
manner.
Acceptance of new members will be on a sponsored approach, with a new member who is
known by either personal knowledge or by familiarity in the chat room. The new members
will have a period of probationary status before becoming full members. A member can be
expelled from Delphi for violation of the rules of behavior only with a majority vote of
the Oracle Council, and this only after a hearing in private chat with the member, to
plead their case.
Note that all of this is expected to be within reason. Major abuse and
downright mean people exclude themselves from the graces of this charter.
1 - As a Delphi Club member, assist those in need and those who
request assistance. Keep in mind that not all newbies are snerts.
2 - Apply common sense whenever possible.
3 - Abstain from the use of abusive profanity. This is also a
violation of TOS for AOL.
4 - Club members will not abuse or harass other members.
Avoid abusive behavior towards other members without "just cause".
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." is the basis of this rule.
Understanding and fellowship is our objective at all times. Avoid slanderous
or malicious actions against members, which would injure feelings, compromise their
positions in the chat rooms, or expose them to any outside harm or harassment.
5 - The expressed desire on the part of any Delphi Club member
for personal privacy will be respected by all members. Any personal information given by a
member to other members is entirely voluntary. This includes home and work telephone
numbers. If another member pushes you for or demands any personal information that you do
not want to provide, advise any of the Directorship members or Senior Members by AOL
e-mail. Remember that not everyone is "out" and public. You DO have a
right to privacy and invasion of another member's personal privacy by any member of the
Delphi Club will not be tolerated.
6 - Never divulge any personal information about any member
without the member’s expressed permission to anyone.
7 - Forwarding any pictures or any material of a personal
nature to anyone without expressed permission of the other member.
8 - Club members may abuse and harass "snerts" as
needed. Do unto snerts just as soon as you're sure they're snerts. But be
sure you don't get yourself in trouble doing it.
Again this is expected to be within reason. Major abuse and downright mean people
exclude themselves from the graces of these rules.
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Difficulties in AOL chat |
Since it is our
purpose to reach out to those who need us for help, here is a guideline policy for first
contacts, and for dealing with potential snerts and REAL SNERTS.
1 - Give everybody the benefit of the doubt. Many don't know the rules
of the room, or us, and make mistakes at first. If it's an honest mistake, they will
chance quickly. These people can be taught......they are probably more afraid or
unsure.
2 - If a person is abusive and does not respond to politely put suggestions
on behavior, these are the steps. For the first three Serious AOL TOS offences, TOS
the person, with a confirmation from another person in the room. Then, place them on
ignore. Do not fight or argue with them. It does no good and only disrupts
the rest of the room.
3 - Some SNERTS are beyond all hope and start off nasty. Place them on
ignore right away and forget about them.
4 - With somebody on ignore, do not talk about them in the room, at any time.
They cease to exist. Talking about them is rude and base, and lowers us to
their level.
5 - Keep very personal and private things just that. Private.
Take them to IM's or EMail.
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