• Find new cyber pen pals anywhere around the world.

• Post a question about OCD and related disorders, for other OCDers and experts to respond to.

• Privately respond to as many, or as few, messages in the Message Board that you want to.

There are three sections in the OCF Find-A-Friend Message Board --

• This section, which is an Overview and Rules for the Message Board.

• A place where you can publicly post information about yourself (i.e. such as your interests) and/or a question you would like others to answer.

• A place where you can read all messages posted and, if you want, where you can respond to those postings that interest you.

Some rules and guidelines --

• When you post a message include information about yourself that you feel comfortable about revealing to the rest of the world. THIS IS A PUBLIC MESSAGE BOARD which means that you should not reveal anything confidential about yourself. You should include your e-mail address (not your password), and either your first name or a pseudo pen-pal name.

• This Message Board SHOULD NOT be used as a dating service, as in "I'm looking to find a wife/husband/romantic interest ..."

• This Message Board should not have postings of a "commercial" nature (i.e. to make money) and/or to help the person [posting the message] to solicit information/resources from other end-users (a.k.a. Web Site visitors) toward that same ultimate goal. Likewise, postings which "advertise" or "promote" products, services, and/or other web sites (unless authorized by the WebMaster in a prior agreement) are prohibited.

• Never reveal your last name, password(s), credit card numbers, specific address or phone number in a posting. (See above rule.)

• Do not use this Message Board to discuss any other person (i.e. a third party) other than yourself.

• Since this is an area viewable by both adults and children, do not use language or topics inappropriate for children under 18 years old.

• People under 18 years of age, must have their parent's permission to post to this board.

• Posted messages can and may be edited for suitability, or deleted if they are deemed inappropriate by the OCF WebMaster and/or management of the OC Foundation.

• This Message Board cannot be used for any illegal, or immoral purposes. Participants who violate this rules can be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

• The Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation, its employees and Board Members can not be held liable for the use, or misuse of this Message Board.

• Posted messages will take approximately 4 weeks to be displayed in this Board.

• At this time, and except in a dire emergency, all messages posted will remain displayed in the Message Board for a finite, but unspecified time period. In the case of an emergency, please send an e-mail to: OCF's Web Master ... with the words "Emergency Takedown" in the subject field ... and indicate the "Posting Number" in the body of the message (along with you name and specifics).

• Older messages will automatically be removed from the Message Board to allow room for new messages. This will be done on a periodic basis.

• By using the OCF Find-A-Friend Message Board you agree to these rules.

Enjoy!!!