An interesting introduction to the McCandles Texas forum at Yahoo also happens to contain one of John Wayne's creeds, as expressed in the movie The Shootist. I thought a repost of that would be appropriate here. I must also say that I feel that our message board here is among the friendliest I've been to, and welcomes the newcomer with open arms and good answers (thank goodness we don't have the pop-up ads that the Yahoo groups must tolerate - THANKS, KEVIN!!). 
Enjoy!
Chester
From: "Austin" <art13_1999@y...>
Date: Mon Jul 14, 2003 3:26 pm
Subject: McCandles – Duke Fans - Tender Feelings – The Sheriff
We have had some new citizens to move into McCandles lately and I wanted to give each of them an official welcome to the best John Wayne Fan group around. We are glad to have you with us and I am looking forward to getting to know each of you better.
Every now and then I like to post the rules we try to follow here in McCandles and explain why we run things this way.
These are the rules for our little community of McCandles; they are the rules that the Duke tried to live by. Each of our citizens is expected to read and abide by them.
1) I won't be wronged.
2) I won't be insulted.
3) I won't be laid a hand on.
I DON'T DO THESE THINGS TO OTHER PEOPLE, AND I REQUIRE THE SAME FROM THEM.
Every member is free to post their opinions on our message board and if you disagree with them you can express yours but do it in a way that doesn't belittle or degrade someone.
THAT WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!
When we began McCandles, Texas the one thing that everyone was looking for was a place where Duke Trivia experts and those who were just learning about the Duke could live together. Other groups had the tendency of making fun of their new members for their lack of knowledge. We worked to build a place where everyone could learn about the Duke and no one had to feel dumb. We have worked hard to make this the most fan friendly group in Yahoo. I believe that we have made something special here and we want everyone to enjoy it.
I want all our new members to enjoy their stay here at McCandles and if I can be of any help contact me at: Art13_1999@y...
See you along the trail,
Austin Rockwell Taylor
Sheriff McCandles, Texas
