These rules are disclosed to clarify the various responsibilities of all community members here on Message Board. They shall be adhered to by everyone to ensure that our board runs smoothly and provides a fun and productive experience for all of our community members and visitors.

1. Welcome to My Father's World message board and to our community.
   
   The purpose of this board is to encourage community among home schooling families using (or considering) My Father's World. #
2. Registering for the Board
   
   If you want to post on this board, begin by registering. Then, log in each time you visit our board.
   
   When logged in you will see that new posts since your last visit have a red icon to the left of the title. Or, simply select "View New Posts” under "Quick Links" near the top left of the Board Index page.
   
   When you are logged in and reading a topic of particular interest, you can choose "Subscribe topic" by clicking on the tool (wrench) menu near the top and bottom left corners to get e-mail notifications when someone posts a response. #
3. Posting on the Board
   
   • The “Main Board” is the place to begin new topics – to ask a question or post a new topic – by using the "New Topic” button.
     
     • To reply to existing posts, choose "Post Reply" at the top or bottom of the page. An empty box will appear where you can compose your reply. HINT: Scroll down to see the original post(s) you are replying to.
   • The other “Current Discussions” boards are organized by topic and you can add to the existing threads.
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4. Guidelines for Posting
   
   Please keep a positive, helpful tone that promotes unity in the body of Christ.
   
   This board is sponsored by My Father's World; please do not post links to other companies. This is the only "official" My Father's World board. Any other boards, e-mail groups, or social media groups that discuss My Father's World are not monitored by us. We are not opposed to these other boards, but because we cannot verify the content, we may remove links to them.
   
   Please do not buy or sell curriculum or other products on this board.
   
   Prayer is important and we encourage you to build a strong local spiritual community to hold you up in prayer. We welcome homeschool prayer requests; we encourage you to share other needs (health, personal matters, etc.) with your local body of believers. Prayer requests will remain on our board for 14 days.
   
   Your post may be edited or removed based on the above guidelines. We try to monitor this board for a positive, helpful tone consistent with the spirit and philosophy of MFW. If we choose to remove a post, our goal is to contact the individual directly about the reason for deleting the post. During our busy season, this may not always be possible.
   
   When a poster requests or needs an official answer from My Father's World we may lock the thread to give us time to respond with a thoughtful, thorough answer within 7-10 days. If the original poster needs the answer before then, please call our office. #
5. Signature Lines
   
   After you have posted on the board you may set up your personal signature:
   -Click on your username and then “User Control Panel”
   -Choose “Profile” tab
   -Choose “Edit signature”
   
   Signature lines may include:
   -Family information, i.e. ages of children (You may choose not to share names to protect your family privacy)
   -MFW programs used
   -Blogs related to My Father's World
   
   Signature lines may not include:
   -Advertisements
   -Endorsements
   -Personal business information
   -Other personal information
   
   
   We're excited to have you join us. Enjoy the learning adventure in our Father's world!
   David and Marie Hazell #