Blog Etiquette

At the current time we are only posting once a week, on Sunday evenings…due to time constraints.  Check back regularly for future posts and updates on posting dates and times.

Visitor Guidelines

  1. Respect Others:
    • Treat all visitors, authors, and commenters with respect.
    • Refrain from using offensive language or personal attacks.
  2. Stay On Topic:
    • Keep discussions relevant to the blog post.
    • Avoid derailing conversations with unrelated topics.
  3. Privacy:
    • Do not share personal information about yourself or others.
    • Respect the privacy of others.
  4. Reporting Issues:
    • If you encounter any inappropriate content, report it to the blog administrators.

Posting Guidelines

If you would like to be a contributor, please contact the moderator with your idea and general content of the informational blog you wish to post.  We will review it and let you know if it is acceptable content. You could be added as a guest to post blog content.  Please keep in mind the guidelines for posting:

  1. Original Content:
    • Ensure your posts are original and not plagiarized.
    • Properly credit all sources of information and media.
  2. Relevance:
    • Post content that is relevant to the blog’s theme and audience.
    • Avoid clickbait titles and misleading information.
  3. Quality:
    • Strive for high-quality content with proper grammar and spelling.
    • Use clear and concise language.
  4. Formatting:
    • Use appropriate headings, paragraphs, and formatting to make your post easy to read.
    • Include images, videos, and other media responsibly and with proper attribution.

Commenting Guidelines

  1. Constructive Criticism:
    • Offer constructive feedback and engage in meaningful discussions.
    • Avoid negative or harmful criticism.
  2. No Spam:
    • Do not post spam or promotional content.
    • Avoid repetitive comments or irrelevant links.
  3. Respectful Disagreement:
    • It’s okay to disagree, but do so respectfully.
    • Avoid arguments and flame wars.
  4. Language:
    • Use appropriate language.
    • Avoid profanity, hate speech, or any form of discrimination.

General Conduct

  1. No Harassment:
    • Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.
    • This includes but is not limited to stalking, bullying, or intimidating behavior.
  2. Legal Compliance:
    • Ensure all content complies with applicable laws and regulations.
    • Do not post illegal content or engage in illegal activities.
  3. Accountability:
    • Take responsibility for your words and actions.
    • Understand that your behavior reflects on the community.
  4. Moderator Actions:
    • Respect the decisions of the blog moderators.
    • Understand that guidelines are in place to maintain a healthy community environment.

Enforcement

  1. Warnings and Bans:
    • Violations of the guidelines may result in warnings, temporary bans, or permanent bans depending on the severity.
  2. Comment Moderation:
    • Comments may be moderated before appearing on the site.
    • Repeated violations can lead to comment privileges being revoked.
  3. Content Removal:
    • Posts and comments that violate guidelines will be removed.
    • Authors may be contacted for corrective action if necessary.

By adhering to these guidelines, you help create a welcoming, respectful, and engaging environment for all visitors and contributors. Thank you for being a part of our community!