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Internet Guidelines
Article I
Member/Youth Protection
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Last names or any identifying information about youth members
shall not be published on the web without parent’s signed
approval. Names and information about any adult shall be published
only with the written approval of that individual;
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Pictures of youth may appear on the web as long as no name
or other personal information is associated with the picture;
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Under no circumstances shall the address, personal phone
number or email address of any youth be published on the Internet;
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Any and all communications posted on the site, including guest
books and discussion groups, must be moderated and all postings
approved by a member of the Pack Committee before being
published.
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Phone numbers of adult leaders may only be published with written permission;
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Email addresses may be published, with the permission of
the holder, if worthwhile benefit to the program would be achieved.
Article II
Commercialism on the Web
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The National Council’s policy on commercialism states
“A site cannot contain any advertisements or commercial
endorsements what-so-ever”.
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This means that in no way may a unit, district or council
page be involved in any type of relationship of commercial nature
nor may units, districts or councils give endorsement to any
business, corporation, commercial agency or individual, unless
duly authorized by the National Executive Board.
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The Scouting logo may not be used on any product; flier or
advertisement in any way as to resemble that the Boy Scouts
of America or any of its entities is sponsoring said commercial
product or company.
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No commercial logos, commercial links or links outside of
the BSA are allowed on any BSA web pages.
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It is further suggested that a site should not use a provider
like GeoCities or AOL, because they WILL target advertisements
to your page. Remember a site is not free if the provider uses
your page for advertising their product or services. Units should
seek community support from their local neighbor/area provider,
if possible.
Article III
Linking to other sites
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Monitor links to ensure “downstream links” do not
cause you embarrassment – since you never know what files
you may be linked to from that point on. The National Council’s
concern is that your scout unit’s web page may be just
2 clicks away from an inappropriate website or Adult XXX rated material.
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All links will be reviewed on a quarterly basis to ensure
the linked sites are available, appropriate and support the
ideals of scouting.
Article IV
Political Concerns
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The Boy Scouts of America shall not, through it’s governing
body or through any of its officers, the chartered councils,
or members, involve the Scouting movement in any questions of
a political nature. However, this shall not be interpreted to
prevent the teaching of the ideals of patriotism and good citizenship,
as required to fulfill the Boy Scouts of America purpose. This
policy shall also not limit the freedom of thought or action
of any official or member as an individual.
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Basically this means leave our political opinion out of the
mix, let’s teach our children about the facts of our government.
Make your political stands out of the Scouting arena, whether
at a scouting function or in the web pages. No political stands
will be tolerated on BSA websites.
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