UPDATE:
Post Policy of email and web pages has been replaced by the 2005 Policy:
Click here
OLD POLICY: In the past we had some non-union members post their website and sold products or services to our union members. However, one of these non-union members ripped off a union member for a product they did not deliver as promised.
Since then we have required non-union members to email they business information to Legal Affairs for preapproval of posting their website in they Signature.
Non-Union members may not post any contact information unless they have preapproval. To request approval, non-union members may email at:
http://www.ipiu.org/forums/sendmessage.php
They need to include their business license information details. Upon approval, Technical Support will upgrade their Signature to include the approved details.
Union members {who are current in their union dues} who have signed their Code of Ethics may post their websites if they follow the following rules:
1) Non-commercial personal websites or home pages can only be posted in your Profile . If you wish members to view your personal website or home page, then refer them to your Profile. However, if members complain that your website has too many pop-up ads, we may be required to delete the website.
2) Commercial websites for Non-Union members must remain in the Profile, unless approved by Legal Affairs at:
http://www.ipiu.org/forums/sendmessage.php
3) Commercial websites for Union Members {who are current in their union dues}with a Level 3 or higher access are permitted to be included in your Signature, provided the format of fonts and sizes matches the following:
SAMPLES:
CRAIG PIFER
Licensed Private Investigator (TN #5358)
Eagle Investigations: http://eagleinvs.tripod.com
ALBINO FARIA
Licensed Private Investigator
Faria Associates, Inc.: http://www.fariaassociates.com/
"Serving the Commonwealth of Massachusetts."
BRIAN GUSTAFSON, CFE
Licensed Private Investigator (CA #15702)
Certified Fraud Examiner
GUSTAFSON INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
ELVIS ACOSTA - President/CEO
Licensed Private Investigator (TX #A-10550)
Texas Polygraph Examiners Board - License # 2003-01
License Handgun Instructor Certificate # 00015103
4582-E Kingwood Dr., # 286, Kingwood, Tx 77345
Toll FREE Phone and Fax: 888-351-9051 - Cellular Phone : 832-347-2093
Eagle Resolutions: http://www.eagle-resolutions.com
"Seekers of Truth and Justice"
"A leader in private investigations, polygraph examinations, and tactical firearms training"
Mark E. Parsons
Fugitive Recovery Agent
Since 1992
http://www.usftf.com
WILLIAM SACCO
Massachusetts Constable
Sacco Constable & Notary Service: www.theconstable.com/
If you're wondering how to code in your approved signature with the right size font, bold, and the centering feature - here is a sample of the codes you can type in:
PHP Code:
[center]WILLIAM SACCO
Massachusetts Constable
Sacco Constable & Notary Service:
[/CENTER]
How often may you post your Signature?
The short answer is that you may only have your signature show once on any one single topic page. You have the option of manually turning on or off your signature each time you post. Only allow your signature to be "on" once in a single page. But if the topic has multiple pages (such as Page 1,2,3,4), then you are permitted to have your signature on once in each of the multiple pages. (If you wish to turn off your signature in any previous comment you posted, simply return to your comment and click on the EDIT button to manually turn off your signature).
Other policies on Signatures are here: Signature Posting Policy Link
To Practice on the codes, please go to the Test Your Forum Writing Skills Forum
If you are in doubt as to whether or not your Signature is approved or not, please email: http://www.ipiu.org/forums/sendmessage.php
Thank you for your support.