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General Guidelines
Who we are, what we do and how we do it
Revised 05/30/2010 (* denotes a change or addition)

Welcome to the Fashion Doll Swap Group (FDsG).  We are the first comprehensive fashion doll swap group online. This is such a great group. We are not friends, but a family.  This is where we talk together, laugh together, cry together and pray together. We are original and unique. One-of-a-kind. :)

(* Please read the guidelines carefully. They have all been revised.)

Scope and Purpose

Our group has grown outside of the original scope of doll swaps. We have introduced other aspects of the doll hobby. This group is for doll related fun which includes themed doll swaps, contests and games, great photostories and photoshoots, fun doll visiting and tours, doll crafting, charitable contributions and special gifts.  There is always something going on. We have what you would call, plain ole fun. No group politics and no drama. Well, maybe a little good drama between our dolls. Ha!

Membership - Fun is a must. :)

Since we are an activity group, we have to impose stricter guidelines.  The "No Mail" option is not allowed. You are required to use Individual mail, Digest or Special Notices. Any members on "No Mail" will be unsubbed without notice.

Membership to this group is by invitation only unless you have references from an active member. You will then receive a questionnaire to be completed and considered before being approved. All members must have a group profile.  Current members can update theirs by contacting the Moderator for a copy.

Selling

This is not a "Items For Sale" group.  We have one member selling day per month (on the 15th).  On that day you may post selling information and/or invite people to join your "First-to-know" list.  For those who regularly participate in club discussions, you are welcome to include a sales blurb at the bottom of your post.

Selling doll items for charity or fundraisers is welcome on non-selling days upon approval. ~Members can only post these once a day, so put all of your items in one email. This is not for raising money for "Aunt B's face lift" or because you need to "pay-the-bills".  On occasion there will be items offered for sale for special group projects. Please contact ;-Dolla if you have questions.

Discussions, Photos and Photostories (Revised 05/10)

Our group content rating is ;-D's-G.  ;-Dolla's General. Not cinema rating and not the TV rating. A rating of my personal choice.

;-D's-G - At max. is little violence, no strong language and little sexual dialogue or situations.

The following are not allowed for conversation, club organized swaps or photos: Flaming, spamming and extremely bad conduct like profanity, sexual abuse, murder, etc.  Also content relating to: demons, devils, voodoo, witches and witchcraft, (of the occult, spells, etc), warlocks, pagans, monsters, vampires, wizards, horror, murder, morbid/gruesome monsters, erotic/sexual nudity, obscenities, bloodiness, halloween and same gender relationships.  Moderate non-morbid goth, tasteful masquerade/fantasy, moderate Sci-Fi and moderate (non-argumentitive) religious or political views are allowed.  

Some subjects allowed if it pertains to a lesson learned (i.e. someone overcoming bad habits, lifestyles or bad situations.)  Let your heart be the judge.  If you are not sure, please ask first before sharing with the group.

Please use the assigned folders in the Photos area for sharing.  There should be a folder for each of our swaps and activities.  If not, feel free to create one for us.  For member doll photos, create a folder using the naming convention mbr_yourname (i.e. mbr_dollasdolls).

Off text discussions are allowed if not argumentative. In addition, please refrain from public discussions of a particular type of religion. Some subjects may be nipped at the bud at the Moderators disgression.

If you are not sure about a subject, please ask before posting.

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