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+etiquette
+
+  The goal of FICS is to provide a friendly means for chess enthusiasts to
+play chess games and discuss topics of interest.  In order to promote a
+friendly atmosphere, FICS follows simple guidelines and rules of etiquette. 
+FICS admins have the authority to warn and (if necessary) sanction users who
+do not follow these guidelines.
+
+
+COMMUNICATIONS
+
+  Please use the various ways of communicating on this server for their
+intended purpose: to foster chess fellowship and companionship.
+
+  Users should refrain from making any statements or engaging in any conduct
+that could be considered abusive, harrassing, offensive or obscene, especially
+with regard to nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.
+
+  Please avoid having differences of opinion escalate into personal
+confrontations and attacks.  Refrain from namecalling and disparaging a user's
+character.
+
+  It is good etiquette to have lengthy discussions about a topic or issue
+using channels rather than shouts.  Special topics channels have been created
+for this purpose (the "channel_list" help file lists them).  There may be
+times when you are asked to move your discussion to a channel.
+
+  Further examples of abusive communication are given in the "shout_abuse"
+help file.
+
+
+CHESS COMPETITION
+
+  Users should refrain from conduct that ruins the spirit of competition on
+the server.  Such misconduct includes:
+
+  (a) intentionally disconnecting in order to avoid losing a chess match 
+      -or- to analyze the game and resume playing it later;
+  (b) intentionally losing a chess match in order to inflate another user's
+      rating;
+  (c) using a chess computer to play a match without having the account
+      registered as a computer;
+  (d) registering as a "blindfold" account but using a board while playing
+      (blindfold accounts must use style 9, by the way);
+  (e) letting other people play rated matches using your registered account;
+  (f) giving assistance to a player while he/she is playing a match;
+  (g) receiving assistance from a person, book or computer while you are
+      playing a match;
+  (h) engaging in conduct that interferes with a chess match or a player's
+      being able to concentrate on his/her chess match;
+  (i) intentionally letting your clock run out of time during a chess match
+      rather than resigning or moving in a lost position.
+
+
+PROBLEM SITUATIONS
+
+  Many users have finger notes that explain how they will handle certain
+situations, such as lag and takeback.  The issue of transmission lag often
+comes up for discussion.  As noted in the "lag" help file, it is not unethical
+to flag your opponent when he/she runs out of time.
+
+  If you suspect that a user is abusing his/her communication privileges
+and/or not following the spirit of competition, feel free to contact an admin
+with details concerning the situation.
+
+See Also:  abuser  admins  blindfold  channel  channel_list  computers  handle 
+intro_playing  intro_talking  lag  shout_abuse
+
+[Last modified: December 25, 1995 -- Friar]
+