Saving UCLA is an online space for people in the UCLA community concerned about preserving excellent and accessible public higher education in California. Just as we do in our classrooms and professional meetings, here at Saving UCLA we expect dialogue that is open, civil, and respectful of different opinions. Therefore we ask members to observe the "Three R's": Real names, Relevant content, Respectful dialogue.

* Real people, real names. If you believe you have a reason to use an alias, contact the site administrators to explain your case. Otherwise register with your real name. And remember, everyone else is a real person, too, not an avatar.

* Relevance. Keep the discussion focused on UCLA, the UC, public education in California and the nation, and closely related issues. There are better venues for other topics. Same goes for photos and videos, which should always have some basic description to help members understand why they are relevant to the discussion.

* Respect for those who agree with you, and those who do not. Before you press "send," ask yourself "do I really want to be associated with these comments...forever."

We put these guidelines in place not to stifle discussion, but because we have seen how easily tempers and emotions can rise in online forums. Anyone who persistently violates these simple guidelines will be asked to leave the conversation.