Post by For Bee and Sky on Dec 23, 2013 14:41:46 GMT -5
The purpose of Grand Rapids Moms is to create a safe, enjoyable environment for members to talk about the daily rewards and challenges of parenting. The board rules have been developed to ensure that everyone feels comfortable posting their opinions and ideas.
Those who are genuinely interested in having friendly and civil discussions are welcome! Trolls who sign up to cause trouble and start fights, are not. We will try our best to resolve any problems with members peaceably, but in some cases repeated breaking of the board rules will result in removal of privileges or banning from the board. We're not trying to "get" you and we understand honest mistakes - punishments are a last resort for repeat rule-breakers.
Board membership is a privilege and not a right: bad behavior will cause you to lose that privilege. Gossip, bullying, and aggressive and attacking behavior has no place here.
We have added each rule for a reason: if you have any questions about these rules or the reason for a certain one, please post in the Help forum or contact an admin/moderator.
Posting:
- Threads that are located in the inappropriate forum will either be closed or moved to the appropriate forum. Please read forum descriptions carefully before posting.
- Please check to see that a thread on your topic has not already been posted before you post (use the search feature to help you). Multiple topics will be closed, merged or deleted.
- When posting, please keep to the topic of the thread as much as possible. Threads that stray too far from the topic will be closed.
- This is not a chat room: please make an effort to post clearly.
- Offensive, obscene and profane language should not be used. Most points can be expressed without resorting to inappropriate language. While there are only a couple of words we actually censor, we will remove extraneous and unnecessary cursing from posts to keep the board family friendly and enjoyable for all.
- When posting any news articles, include a link to the site or otherwise quote the source that it was taken from. Copying portions of text from other websites without giving credit is in fact infringing copyright laws and could result in this site being closed down.
- The discussion of distribution of illegally-obtained items is not allowed.
- User names can be changed by sending a message to the admin (For Bee and Sky)
- Posts with the intention to disrupt the peace and harmony of the board are not allowed and will not be tolerated. This is not the same as posting a suggestion or constructive criticism. If you are a member of this site, you should want it to flourish. Sowing discord on the board ruins things for everyone.
Private Messaging:
- Board private messages and emails are for members private use in chatting with other members. Obscene, sexually graphic or pornographic material in private messages is not allowed.
Selling/Advertising:
- Anyone interested in using the board for selling or advertising purposes must get permission from the admin (For Bee and Sky) first.
Posting Photos
- Please be aware that not everyone online is as nice as us and may use your photos -especially those of your children- for purposes other than those you intend. Post at your own discretion. (Watermarking your photos is highly encouraged. Feel free to message the admin for help with this.)
**The staff retains the right to modify these rules as they deem necessary. If a rule change takes place, an announcement will be made.**
Those who are genuinely interested in having friendly and civil discussions are welcome! Trolls who sign up to cause trouble and start fights, are not. We will try our best to resolve any problems with members peaceably, but in some cases repeated breaking of the board rules will result in removal of privileges or banning from the board. We're not trying to "get" you and we understand honest mistakes - punishments are a last resort for repeat rule-breakers.
Board membership is a privilege and not a right: bad behavior will cause you to lose that privilege. Gossip, bullying, and aggressive and attacking behavior has no place here.
We have added each rule for a reason: if you have any questions about these rules or the reason for a certain one, please post in the Help forum or contact an admin/moderator.
Posting:
- Threads that are located in the inappropriate forum will either be closed or moved to the appropriate forum. Please read forum descriptions carefully before posting.
- Please check to see that a thread on your topic has not already been posted before you post (use the search feature to help you). Multiple topics will be closed, merged or deleted.
- When posting, please keep to the topic of the thread as much as possible. Threads that stray too far from the topic will be closed.
- This is not a chat room: please make an effort to post clearly.
- Offensive, obscene and profane language should not be used. Most points can be expressed without resorting to inappropriate language. While there are only a couple of words we actually censor, we will remove extraneous and unnecessary cursing from posts to keep the board family friendly and enjoyable for all.
- When posting any news articles, include a link to the site or otherwise quote the source that it was taken from. Copying portions of text from other websites without giving credit is in fact infringing copyright laws and could result in this site being closed down.
- The discussion of distribution of illegally-obtained items is not allowed.
- User names can be changed by sending a message to the admin (For Bee and Sky)
- Posts with the intention to disrupt the peace and harmony of the board are not allowed and will not be tolerated. This is not the same as posting a suggestion or constructive criticism. If you are a member of this site, you should want it to flourish. Sowing discord on the board ruins things for everyone.
Private Messaging:
- Board private messages and emails are for members private use in chatting with other members. Obscene, sexually graphic or pornographic material in private messages is not allowed.
Selling/Advertising:
- Anyone interested in using the board for selling or advertising purposes must get permission from the admin (For Bee and Sky) first.
Posting Photos
- Please be aware that not everyone online is as nice as us and may use your photos -especially those of your children- for purposes other than those you intend. Post at your own discretion. (Watermarking your photos is highly encouraged. Feel free to message the admin for help with this.)
**The staff retains the right to modify these rules as they deem necessary. If a rule change takes place, an announcement will be made.**