*Please Read*
March 3, 2004
This Community board mirrors a belief of our first priority here, "The freedom of speech." A feeling that stand very strong among members and a principle that will not be compromised. We have a history in internet discussion groups over the past several years from featured artists, styles and forums but one thing has remained consistent - The Freedom of Speech. That will continue to be the practice on this featured Community message board as well.
The NoahHunt.Org website which is a separate entity - has been in existence since June 26, 2002 and is solely funded by Admins and Creators of the NoahHunt.Org Website. We would hope that the time, dedication and creativity designed within the NoahHunt.Org website reflects our personal appreciation for Noah Hunt’s talents and admiration of his music, as well as those of the many dedicated fans & staff who contributed to it’s contents.
Free speech has always been put before individual feelings on the discussion board. After participating in thousands of posts written on these discussion boards, we have seen little abuse of free speech if any at all. The majority of posts and members who participate on the forums are civil to each other and do post accordingly to their feelings. Using your freedom to speak and having your voice heard does not mean a cruel intention - although many times that is the response received from activist of censorship.
The discussion forums are mostly used to share and distribute information whether it be gossip or fact, common or personal, celebrity or other users.
It is our belief that the right to present the issue, is sometimes more important then the content or the context. Every member shares in the priviledges of these rights equally.
The Discussion Board is designed to create an atmosphere where vistors or members will openly participate their feelings. If a user chooses to share their experiences publically with everyone they should be aware of two things. #1. People are going to judge what you write and #2. you may not receive the response you were hoping for.
Discussion Boards reflect real life just like songs do. When you write a song everyone is hearing your message- you are sharing it with the world however personal or with what intent that song was written, each listener then interperates what they heard in a different way. Thus good reviews, bad reviews. The criticism, judgement, and whatever offense or hurt it may cause individuals does not merrit censorship Not on this board. Posts written on the Discussion Boards by fans should not and do not reflect the opinions of this website. NoahHunt.Org. Each individual is responsible for their own words, their own posts.
This board does not want to display a lopsided view of the artists or fans of the artists. This board does not want to force users to become posting clones of one another to assimilate in to the message board community. This board wants to feature each member's individuality either nurtured or natured. This board is willing to hear all sides of the debate. This board does not supress user's anger or hostility towards each other. This board will expose what's the truth and what's the lie and who is telling it.
The discussion board does not promote conflict but does not shy away from it either. Each voice is important no matter the message as long as it does not violate someone’s civil rights.
We try to do our part and incorporate a feeling of fairness the best we can to provide a balance on the discussion board. We hope we are able to help participants understand how much we value the freedom for all member's voices to be heard.
If we lived in a perfect world, the discussion board might more reflect something that would easily please everyone.
If ever the day comes when all our voices harmonize together we imagine the sound you would hear in the message is our right to present our opinions in any fashion we so desire.
Sincerely,
{Board Creators & Defenders}
NoahHunt.Org
For a further insight on discussion boards please read our editorial.
http://noahhunt.org/Editorials.html
