Preamble The purpose of this code of conduct is to increase the level of discourse on this web site and create a community where honesty, integrity, and general courtesy is the standard. This is just a way to make sure that the community is a comfortable and respectful place where information about coffee and related topics can be discussed in a fun and enjoyable way. This code of conduct is not meant to hamper real and honest feedback. A genuine critique from a customer is a good thing and is an opportunity to improve one’s own business. An opportunity to educate a customer could also arise. Principle Guidelines (apply to all areas of web site) You may not post comments using fake names or the name of a person that is not yourself. Respect other people’s privacy: Don’t share sensitive or personal information given to you privately by email, phone, or in-person conversations. If you are unsure of what is appropriate to share, please ask permission of the person who shared the information. Don’t make assumptions or insinuations about people, members or otherwise, without proof that you are able and willing to share. Doing so without proof is cause for permanent banning. The Arizona Coffee Forum Rules You may not register multiple accounts on the Arizona Coffee Forum. It is a requirement that you list your full First and Last name – in your signature, above any added links, quotations, or comments. Or that your user name is easily identifiable through a web link or email address. If you do not wish to disclose your last name please use your last initial. Arizona Coffee Forum Probationary Period: If you are a new signup for Arizona Coffee Forum, you cannot promote, endorse, criticize or otherwise post an unsolicited endorsement for any company, product or service in your first five postings. Terms and Conditions While the administrators and moderators of this forum will attempt to remove or edit any generally objectionable material as quickly as possible, it is impossible to review every message. Therefore you acknowledge that all posts made to these forums express the views and opinions of the author and not the administrators, moderators or webmaster (except for posts by these people) and hence will not be held liable. You agree not to post any abusive, obscene, vulgar, slanderous, hateful, threatening, sexually-oriented or any other material that may violate any applicable laws. Doing so may lead to you being immediately and permanently banned (and your service provider being informed). The IP address of all posts is recorded to aid in enforcing these conditions. You agree that the webmaster, administrator and moderators of this forum have the right to remove, edit, move or close any topic at any time should they see fit. The webmaster, administrator and moderators cannot be held responsible for any hacking attempt that may lead to the data being compromised. Thank you for your cooperation! Related: Royalty and Trolls Just a note about comments
Chris Tingom I received a question about this line in the code of conduct and wanted to clarify: “You may not post comments using fake names or the name of a person that is not yourself.” Specifically, my objective with that statement isn’t to prevent regular use of a username or “handle.” Those are fine and actually quite common on the internet. What’s not ok: Using a completely fake username such as “martin” or “debbie” when your real name is Louis. Especially when the intent is to deceive. In addition, if your name was Louis and you had a username and you want to use that feel free. Over time people will learn to recognize your username / nickname. I hope that clarifies everything. Thank you everyone! 0 Reply December 6, 2007
