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Forum access and moderation policy:
- Forums can be read by all, but writing posts and viewing the identities of post authors are restricted to community members who login.
- Forums are moderated by the Vecinos Communications Team.
- The team will monitor the comments and keep the site safe and appropriate for all participants.
- Posts will not be edited but will be fully deleted if they do not comport with posting guidelines.
Posting guidelines:
- Read forum content and the posts of others before posting.
- Always respect the views of others even if you disagree.
- Please be constructive and keep things civil.
- Focus on the issues and substantive comments.
- Stay on topic. If you have a new thought, start a new thread.
- Do not paste the same comment to multiple threads.
- Please do not use ALL CAPS, as it is considered shouting.
- Do not use foul language (including alternate spellings of swear words)
- Do not be a troll (annoying, bullying, offensive, harassing, threatening, demanding, insulting, defamation). This includes use of emojis.
- Never post non-public personal information about another participant.
- Never post anything that could be construed as intolerant of a person’s race, culture, appearance, gender, age, religion or other classification.
- Never post links to offensive, illegal, or inappropriate material.
- Do not post product or service advertising or solicitations.
- If you feel insulted or disrespected, report to the moderator rather than responding.
- If you are unhappy with a moderator’s decision, send a note to admin@vecinosakumalnorte.org to discuss
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Violations:
Violations of posting guidelines may result in:
- Deletion of the comment: Any comment that the moderators determine violate posting guidelines.
- Temporary suspension: Any participant who repeatedly violates posting guidelines may be suspended from forum access for a period determined by the moderators.
- Permanent blocking: A participant who continues to violate the posting guidelines following reinstatement after a suspension may have the access permanently blocked.
- Immediate blocking: A participant who posts links to offensive, illegal, or inappropriate material will be immediately blocked.