What's a message board?
Messages can be posted here to create a discussion forum on various topics of interest to Body Positive readers.

Who can use it?
This is a forum for visitors to the Body Positive site only; however, the site is not secure, so remember that it is possible for anyone to post.  Please do not post confidential material here or anywhere on BodyPositive.com.  Please read the rules for our message board, below.

How do I see what discussions are in progress so far? 
Click on the start button to view the titles of all messages posted to the discussion. Selecting a title will cause the corresponding message to be loaded into the lower window (if your browser supports frames, or else will take you to that message).  In addition, each message has links to let you reply to it (continue the thread) and navigate the message list.

Do I need to sign my name?
You can post a message anonymously if you like, or under a username of your choosing, or under your name.

What is a thread?
A thread is a discussion on a particular subject, including the first message and all of the replies to that first message, and the replies to the replies.  Until someone starts a new topic, replies simply extend that thread.

How do I go back and forth between pages?
You can click on links or you can use the "back" and "next" buttons on the pages, or on your browser.

What are the rules for our discussion?
The act of using this message board constitutes your acceptance of and agreement to be bound by these Community Rules. Anyone who does not follow the rules may be barred from the message board, or may cause the board to be shut down. Please observe common sense, to wit:  

• Do not
  
  • post confidential material here,
  • engage in personal attacks, or profanity or sexually explicit language,
  • re-post any material that you find here anywhere else, unless you are sending it to the BodyPositive webmaster because you feel it breaks a community rule,
  • post any copyrighted or otherwise proprietary material here,
  • post any email written to you privately without that party's consent,
  • use the boards for promoting illegal activities.
    
• Please do
  
  • bring any concerns to the attention of the BodyPositive webmaster (below)
  • enjoy the opportunity to connect with your fellow BodyPositive readers.
    
• Rules for Content
  
  • This message board is exclusively for discussion relating to Body Positive concepts including taking good care of our bodies, and exploring body image and cultural issues relating to body image, etc.  Material on other topics will be considered OFF-TOPIC and may be deleted.  
  • Please do not use the message boards to replace support from a qualified mental health or medical professional.  
  • THIS IS NOT THE PLACE TO TALK ABOUT DIETS, WEIGHT LOSS ATTEMPTS, EATING DISORDERED SYMPTOMS, or emotional problems, as lists for these purposes already exist.  
  • THIS IS NOT THE PLACE to seek romantic involvements.
  • THIS IS NOT THE PLACE to post any material advertising commercial products.
  • Please use the message board to connect with other people trying to accept and take good care of their bodies at whatever size.
    
• Legal Disclaimers
  
  • Membership is a privilege, not a right. The message board will be randomly audited and messages may be deleted for any reason, including inappropriateness, offensiveness, off-topic content, no longer being relevant, etc.
  • Indemnification
    Because the BodyPositive webmaster/staff cannot control all aspects of the use of the Message Board, you agree to indemnify them for any damages, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, that accrue to them as a result of your use of the Message Board.
  • Limitations of liability
    You use the Message Board at your own risk. The BodyPositive webmaster/staff shall not be held liable for any damages or loss which result from the use of the Message Board.
  • Disputes
    Disputes shall be subject to California law.
  • No Warranties
    This service is offered on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind.  

What if I have more questions or comments about using the message board?

Contact the BodyPositive webmaster:

Thanks for your interest!

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