Each chat room generates a transcript that contains each message posted and the address of the computer used to post the message. These transcripts are used to track down users who post abusive messages or who threaten other users of the chat rooms. The chat transcript files are archived twice per day. No other use is made of the chat room transcripts, and they are not made available to anyone for any purpose. The Message Board requires users to register before they are allowed to post a message.
Registration requires users to enter a first name, last name, and e-mail address.
The names need not be your real names, but will be used to identify the source of each message posted. This process helps prevent the Message Board from being used by people who would try to take advantage of our users. We operate several mailing lists. None are used for commercial purposes. The mailing list addresses are not available for sale or rent to anyone.