DISCUSSION: 

alt.sex.spanking.adult was discussed in alt.config about three weeks
ago. (message id <aduvms84lgedmpd7e8ioalr6a1dlm7t5f0@4ax.com> ).

JUSTIFICATION: 

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A search on DejaNews from April 12, 2000 - July 12, 2000 for all posts on
soc.sexuality.spanking shows an average of 722 per day.

A search using the same date range on alt.sex.spanking, an unmoderated
group, and using the keyword ZZZ (which is the subject header used by
participants to separate valid posts from spam) shows an average of 85
posts per day.

A search using the same date range on the soc.subculture hierarchy using
the keyword "spank*" or "paddle" shows an average of 27 posts per day.

With a total of 834 posts per day related to this subject, we believe that
there is sufficient activity to justify dividing the topic further into an
adult-only content forum and believe it will increase the number of posters
willing to participate.

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CHARTER:

The group is a moderated forum for the mature discussion of spanking as an
exclusively adult activity.  

alt.sex.spanking.adult is moderated by software and a backup team of human
moderators. Moderation is used only to ensure that the newsgroup remain a
viable venue for mature discussion.  A list of the moderation board will be
posted regularly on the newsgroup.

I.  Inappropriate Messages
    The following types of messages are inappropriate for the newsgroup,
    and may be grounds for rejection.

1.  Spam

2.  Binaries

3.  Trolling - posts that appear to be designed solely to disrupt the
group.

4.  Flames - vitriolic attacks on a personal level, including outing posts.

5.  Messages that are crossposted to more than three groups or any
crosspost to non related groups.

6.  Posts from unapproved vendors advertising products that are not
specifically spanking-oriented.  Posts from an approved vendor that
advertises on the newsgroup more frequently than twice per month or who
advertises products or services not related to the topic of the newsgroup.

7.  Personals

8.  Messages that include references to spanking minors (under 18 years of
age), child-abuse, child-rearing, incest or sex with children.  Messages which
discuss genuine role-play (including age-play) and stories of role-play that
are so labeled are appropriate, as is discussion of non erotic spanking between
adults.  So long they seem genuine in their intent and are respectful of the
spirit of the newsgroup's focus, messages which discuss one's own experience in
adolescence and sexual awakening are also appropriate.

9. Stories of murder, extreme violence or mutilation - including, without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, maiming, mangling, disfiguring, 
disemboweling or dismembering.

10.  Messages from posters on the automatic reject list.  This may include
messages from non approved advertisers and posters who violate the
guidelines listed above more than twice in six months.  Posters on the
automatic reject list may immediately appeal to the moderators for a change
in their status.  Available moderators will discuss the situation and vote
among them on removing the poster from the automatic reject list.  A tie
would constitute a reversal of the original decision.  If the initial appeal is
denied or is not initiated, the poster may apply for reconsideration after a
30-
day suspension.  The moderators will send a letter of warning to first-time
offenders (assuming a valid e-mail address is available) to ensure that an
accidental infraction does not result in a poster being placed on the automatic
reject list.

II.  Moderation Team

The moderation team initially consists of one moderator but may be expanded
as needed. A moderator may be removed from the team by a majority vote of all 
other moderators.  Moderators may be added to the team by a majority vote of
all moderators.

This charter may be amended to include different methods of moderation
should the majority of moderators vote that such a change would be in
the best interests of the group.

III.  Disclaimer

The moderators of alt.sex.spanking.adult do not hand-moderate every posting
and have no way to cancel postings once they are propagated. While every
effort is made to ensure that the robot software rejects postings which are 
contrary to the Charter, or refers them to the moderators for futher
consideration, some inappropriate postings may appear from time-to-time.
Approval of a posting by automation or by a human moderator is in no way an
endorsement of its content.  Posters assume full responsibility and legal
liability for the content of their postings.  Furthermore, the moderators are
not responsible for the truthfulness, accuracy or legality of any postings to
alt.sex.spanking.adult.  Readers who use any information that appears in
alt.sex.spanking.adult do so at their own risk.



