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Phew. We made it through the election with relatively few problems on CTF. Thanks.
The moderators and myself have been lax on the political avatars and signatures. Can you please replace them on your own so we don't have to. Thanks in advance.
Just a reminder that these guidelines are the same for 2009.
Despite the big political news, let's keep politics off the site, please. Although the original poster may have good intentions, political threads always deteriorate into arguing.
Conduct in CT DEP and Law Enforcement Forums We have a unique opportunity to interact directly with members of the CT DEP and CT Law Enforcement divisions. When posting in these forums, please be clear and respectful. Rude and argumentative posts will not be tolerated. Remember that even though a person may work for the state, they don't make the laws. If you don't like a law or regulation, contact your State Representative or State Senator and let them know how and why you would like a law or regulation changed. If you have an issue with DEP, do not take it out on the volunteers here on ctfisherman.com. Contact the DEP directly. Finally, please be patient when waiting for answers to your questions and know that not every question may get an answer.
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