The Hunter's Life View of the World

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The Hunter’s Life (THL) is a place where people can enter and interact with like-minded people with an  expectation of pleasant conversation and exchange of ideas. THL will constrain people in the  way they speak, but only in the context of civility and common sense.  EVERYONE should feel uninhibited in expressing their viewpoints without  fear of condemnation or reproach as long as they maintain an air of  open-mindedness and congeniality. Ridicule of members of THL will not be  permitted.

Criticism and ridicule of ALL elected and appointed  government officials is allowed within the confines of good taste. This  is part an parcel of being American and THL considers criticism of  public officials "healthy" AS LONG AS the critical language does not  violate THL's language policy.

THL is an "American" site. By  that, it is meant that it "resides" in the US, its owner is American,  and the majority of its members are American. That said, the  non-American members of THL are not only welcomed, they are sincerely  appreciated. IT IS ABSOLUTELY IMPERATIVE that EACH of us is sensitive to  offending members of another nationality, including the US. By that it  is meant specifically that members are NOT to:

1) Criticize the hunters and fishermen of other countries for the actions of the politicians of that country.
2) Criticize the legal hunting and fishing practices and methods and means of other countries.

A 'close eye' will be kept on any thread in which criticism of a  nation's politics or politicians is initiated by a member that is NOT of  that nationality. In other words; "I can kick my dog any time I feel  like it, but if you kick my dog, fists are gonna fly".

Simply  put, be respectful. Remember that we American members of THL are not  responsible for the actions of the president and his administration.  Neither are the members of THL from other countries responsible for the  actions of their politicians.

All public figures - authors,  actors, nationally and locally renowned figures - those that put  themselves on TV, radio, the Internet, published books or magazines, are  "fair game" for criticism and ridicule. They have chosen to be a  "public figure" and they must put up with the criticism of the public.

Personal  criticism of members of THL is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If "you" feel the  need to "have at it" with a member of THL, YOU MUST CONDUCT THIS  ACTIVITY AWAY FROM THL. There is a "zero-tolerance" policy with regard  to criticism of members of THL on the THL website.

THL is a "family friendly" site. Text or images designed to direct  attention to male/female sexuality or biological functions will be  looked at and edited if deemed to be of a prurient nature. As a  family forum, adults are supposed to represent role models for young folks, both as adults and as hunters.

THL is a primarily a sanctuary where one can come and feel like they  are visiting the living room of a dear friend. THL is a place to lose  stress, not find it.

Paul