List Rules:

This list is to discuss anything about miniature Australian Shepherds. We ask that all people are treated with respect, but spirited discussions are welcome. Name calling, dog bashing, personal criticism, etc., is not allowed. All posts should be in some way be dog related.

When the moderator calls a "dead thread" ALL involved in the thread will be put on "moderation". This means, the moderator will be approving only posts that are unrelated to the "dead thread" and rejecting any others. Those that were participants in a "dead thread" may experience a delay in their posts going to the list due to them going into the "pending" file first before approval. This process is a way to stop a thread in it's tracks but still allow the list member to post on other unrelated topics and is a way to avoid having to put someone in the "dog house", (blocked from posting for 5 days).

A flagrant disregard for the above rules will get the poster automatically put in the "dog house" for 5 days. Three strikes and it's 30 days and 30 days for every violation every time after that.

Posts to this list may not be cross-posted without permission. To do so, will result in removal from the list. Posting private messages publicly are frowned upon.

Anyone joining this list to post advertisements or other non-dog related items, will be immediately removed. A new member's first post will be screened per list member request to avoid such unwanted posts. NO SPAM PLEASE! : )