Unacceptable uses of the College's computer stations include destroying or altering any work or collection of information belonging to either the College or another source. The College is committed to the pursuit of truth and Christian learning. Freedom of speech and inquiry are important rights in higher education. To that end, freedom of speech on the Internet, in email messages, and on homepages is recognized as an important right. However, if the information posted is deemed inappropriate, because it is unrelated to or in conflict with the College s Christian education mission, or because it involves defamatory material, it will be removed.
Defamation is publication of a falsehood.
To libel someone is to put that falsehood in written form, make it public, and thereby subject someone to scorn, ridicule, or lessened respect. It is possible to libel someone through sending group email messages, posting to newsgroups, or posting statements on homepages or in chat rooms. Posting anything about a person or a company that is untrue, or even suspected to be untrue, is prohibited and in most cases, illegal. Violators risk legal and College sanctions . Furthermore, publishing rumors is contrary to the College's Christian values.