San Francisco, CA (AP) -- Salon Media Group announced a new beta site for adults who like to write. Not So Open Salon will be limited to writers and commentators who can converse and treat each other as adult members of the human race.

"Junior high school behavior won't be tolerated on this new site," said Salon Editor Joan Walsh. "There's enough juvenile behavior in the mainstream media and Congress. It's not needed here."

Beginning September 31st, 2010, cool, connected, hip writers already posting on Open Salon will be given special access through the use of a secret decoder ring to post subjects on this new beta site. This decoder ring will be sent via snail mail to a privileged few who are in the know, have the talent and connections to work in this new space.

Not So Open Salon will give each writer their own Editor's Pick button. Personal Messaging will not be enabled. Writers will have to develop their own followings based on creativity, wit, and the ability to effectively communicate.

Flame wars, personal attacks and will not be tolerated. All political and religious discourse will take place and users may comment using courtesy, dignity and respect.

When asked why doesn't the current Open Salon platform have this functionality Ms. Walsh replied, "It does except for the Editor's Pick function. There just aren't enough adults using it."

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