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Appropriate Use Guidelines
AASHTO encourages the free expression of ideas and opinions as long as they are responsible, free of insult, respectful of others, do not make public accusations related to specific projects, corporations, individuals, or contracts, and conform to the site purpose.
Each Center for Environmental Excellence Community of Practice website is managed by a moderator who reserves the right to edit, refuse to post, or to remove any information or links, in whole or in part, that do not follow the guidelines below or are in violation of applicable law.
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- Be specific and stay on topic. When asking a question, include as much information about the issue as possible. Post only those messages that are relevant to the subject being discussed.
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- Don't quote previous messages. Participants can view previous messages in the thread, so quoting previous messages is not necessary and creates redundant text.
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