Rules & Common Sense Stuff...
Jun 10, 2016 20:24:09 GMT -5
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Post by FloridaGull on Jun 10, 2016 20:24:09 GMT -5
Here at the Acoustic Guitar Cabin we take pride in being the friendliest acoustic guitar discussion board on the web. This has not come about by chance. The volunteer staff work very hard to keep the boards civil and spam free. The sense of community that has developed as a result is truly unique.
While everyone is welcome to participate there are a few rules that you must adhere to before posting.
Be polite! Disagreements are fine, even healthy, but allowing a thread to spiral into a flaming hate fest will not be tolerated and the thread will be deleted.
No spamming or free advertising! Soliciting members through E-mail, Private Messaging, or general posting is prohibited.
Guitar Manufacturers/Luthiers and Guitar Dealers/Store Owners participation is welcomed and encouraged. Those who actively participate in forum discussions and give unbiased aid and assistance to members regardless of what they play can post news relevant to their business. This is however a fine line and very easy to cross. Announcing a new model, policy, website, accessory lines, etc. are acceptable topics but posting pricing, promoting sales, directly soliciting business and so forth are not allowed in discussion threads. When a member specifically asks for information about a guitar, set of strings, or anything that deals with guitar or accessory sales a vendor may simply reply "I can help you with that, PM me." Guitar Dealers/Store Owners and Acoustic Guitar Cabin members may post information in the Marketplace Section regarding their guitars/accessories for sale.
Keep it Clean! There are absolutely no racial or sexually explicit posts allowed. Profanity or foul language is strictly prohibited and not necessary. Member's children should be able to view the site with Mom and Dad with no concerns.
No Flaming! No one here at the Acoustic Guitar Cabin will ever be put down for their choice of guitar or what they play. All guitarists are welcome regardless of what they own, where it was made, where it was bought, etc. We are here to help each other find solutions to problems not make people feel bad for owning a "cheap" guitar. Not all people can afford a "put a brand name here" guitar - and some do not wish to. We all have opinions and while some people are more accomplished as far as playing or working on guitars, others are not. If you don't have any desire to answer a simple question from a total "newbie" who may not know something as simple as how to change a string then move on and don't answer, there are those who don't mind. People of all sorts come here for fun and information and should feel like they are treated with respect even if they have little or basic musical skills. "We are here to help."
No Political Discussions! There is absolutely nothing that stirs up anger on a forum faster than a political reference. There are thousands of places on the web to do that if that's your thing. Not here. Stick to guitars and life's other lighter issues.
Religion - There will be no discrimination allowed against anyone of any religion at any time. That said it is not acceptable to impose your religion, beliefs or non-beliefs on others. If you have a religious website you can post a link in your signature. Saying "God Bless You" and other similar expressions when replying to a tragic post is fine as well. Music that praises the Lord is allowed and encouraged, but starting religious discussions is not. Again there are thousands of other sites that specialize in that.
Generally speaking if a Staff member notices a violation he or she will warn that member via a Private Message. If the member persists it will result in their being banned from the forum. Sorry!
Now keep it civil and go have fun, learn, and prosper. Remember...the Acoustic Guitar Cabin is a relaxing, fun, and informative place to be!
While everyone is welcome to participate there are a few rules that you must adhere to before posting.
Be polite! Disagreements are fine, even healthy, but allowing a thread to spiral into a flaming hate fest will not be tolerated and the thread will be deleted.
No spamming or free advertising! Soliciting members through E-mail, Private Messaging, or general posting is prohibited.
Guitar Manufacturers/Luthiers and Guitar Dealers/Store Owners participation is welcomed and encouraged. Those who actively participate in forum discussions and give unbiased aid and assistance to members regardless of what they play can post news relevant to their business. This is however a fine line and very easy to cross. Announcing a new model, policy, website, accessory lines, etc. are acceptable topics but posting pricing, promoting sales, directly soliciting business and so forth are not allowed in discussion threads. When a member specifically asks for information about a guitar, set of strings, or anything that deals with guitar or accessory sales a vendor may simply reply "I can help you with that, PM me." Guitar Dealers/Store Owners and Acoustic Guitar Cabin members may post information in the Marketplace Section regarding their guitars/accessories for sale.
Keep it Clean! There are absolutely no racial or sexually explicit posts allowed. Profanity or foul language is strictly prohibited and not necessary. Member's children should be able to view the site with Mom and Dad with no concerns.
No Flaming! No one here at the Acoustic Guitar Cabin will ever be put down for their choice of guitar or what they play. All guitarists are welcome regardless of what they own, where it was made, where it was bought, etc. We are here to help each other find solutions to problems not make people feel bad for owning a "cheap" guitar. Not all people can afford a "put a brand name here" guitar - and some do not wish to. We all have opinions and while some people are more accomplished as far as playing or working on guitars, others are not. If you don't have any desire to answer a simple question from a total "newbie" who may not know something as simple as how to change a string then move on and don't answer, there are those who don't mind. People of all sorts come here for fun and information and should feel like they are treated with respect even if they have little or basic musical skills. "We are here to help."
No Political Discussions! There is absolutely nothing that stirs up anger on a forum faster than a political reference. There are thousands of places on the web to do that if that's your thing. Not here. Stick to guitars and life's other lighter issues.
Religion - There will be no discrimination allowed against anyone of any religion at any time. That said it is not acceptable to impose your religion, beliefs or non-beliefs on others. If you have a religious website you can post a link in your signature. Saying "God Bless You" and other similar expressions when replying to a tragic post is fine as well. Music that praises the Lord is allowed and encouraged, but starting religious discussions is not. Again there are thousands of other sites that specialize in that.
Generally speaking if a Staff member notices a violation he or she will warn that member via a Private Message. If the member persists it will result in their being banned from the forum. Sorry!
Now keep it civil and go have fun, learn, and prosper. Remember...the Acoustic Guitar Cabin is a relaxing, fun, and informative place to be!
