While we haven't had any major problems in the many years the ProBrewer discussion board has been around, it's probably a good idea to get some official community guidelines posted. Here's a first draft, if you have a comment, please let me know.
ProBrewer Community Guidelines
The ProBrewer community is restricted to members from the beverage industry and affiliated companies.
Always strive to add value to every interaction and discussion you participate in
There are a lot of discussions that happen every day on ProBrewer. Before joining in a discussion, browse through some of the most recent and active discussions happening in the community, especially if you’re new there.
If you are not sure your post adds to the conversation, think over what you want to say and try again later.
Don't Over Share
It's great to be outgoing, but don't share too much or post too many items at once here. There is a line that can be crossed when posting too much and we all know it when we see it.
Keep it tidy
Help make moderators’ lives easier by taking a moment to ensure that what you’re about to post is in the right place. That means:
- don’t post off-topic comments or discussions: check the front page to find the appropriate channel for your topic
- don’t cross-post the same thing multiple times
- check if another active discussion on your topic has already been posted
If you see something, say something
Moderators are at the forefront of combatting spam, mediating disputes, and enforcing community guidelines and, so are you.
If you see an issue, contact the moderators if possible or flag any posts for review. If you believe someone has violated the Community Guidelines, report it to us by flagging the user's profile or post.
Don’t Copy and Paste
If you didn’t write it, or haven’t properly cited the article you’re quoting, don’t post it.
Keep it civil
We may get into the thick of a heated discussion here and there and that’s okay. These discussions often entail topics that we all personally care a lot about and will passionately defend. But in order for discussions to thrive here, we need to remember to criticize ideas, not people.
So, remember to avoid:
- name-calling
- ad hominem attacks
- Responding to a post’s tone instead of its actual content.
- knee-jerk contradiction
- Comments that we find to be hateful, inflammatory, or harassing will be removed. If you don’t have something nice to say about another user, don't say it. Treat others the way you’d like to be treated.
Violation of any of these rules will result in post removal and may result in a permanent ban.
ProBrewer Community Guidelines
The ProBrewer community is restricted to members from the beverage industry and affiliated companies.
Always strive to add value to every interaction and discussion you participate in
There are a lot of discussions that happen every day on ProBrewer. Before joining in a discussion, browse through some of the most recent and active discussions happening in the community, especially if you’re new there.
If you are not sure your post adds to the conversation, think over what you want to say and try again later.
Don't Over Share
It's great to be outgoing, but don't share too much or post too many items at once here. There is a line that can be crossed when posting too much and we all know it when we see it.
Keep it tidy
Help make moderators’ lives easier by taking a moment to ensure that what you’re about to post is in the right place. That means:
- don’t post off-topic comments or discussions: check the front page to find the appropriate channel for your topic
- don’t cross-post the same thing multiple times
- check if another active discussion on your topic has already been posted
If you see something, say something
Moderators are at the forefront of combatting spam, mediating disputes, and enforcing community guidelines and, so are you.
If you see an issue, contact the moderators if possible or flag any posts for review. If you believe someone has violated the Community Guidelines, report it to us by flagging the user's profile or post.
Don’t Copy and Paste
If you didn’t write it, or haven’t properly cited the article you’re quoting, don’t post it.
Keep it civil
We may get into the thick of a heated discussion here and there and that’s okay. These discussions often entail topics that we all personally care a lot about and will passionately defend. But in order for discussions to thrive here, we need to remember to criticize ideas, not people.
So, remember to avoid:
- name-calling
- ad hominem attacks
- Responding to a post’s tone instead of its actual content.
- knee-jerk contradiction
- Comments that we find to be hateful, inflammatory, or harassing will be removed. If you don’t have something nice to say about another user, don't say it. Treat others the way you’d like to be treated.
Violation of any of these rules will result in post removal and may result in a permanent ban.
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