Just a few quick rules/reminders of the boards:
Note: We have tried not to create a TON of individual boards where each category/board gets extremely specific. So,
try to find the board that is most appropriate for what it is you want to post.
1. Treat others like you want to be treated, don't gossip and/or be cruel. Be kind and truthful. Try to be understanding.... actually really simple!
2. Everyone is expected to treat others KINDLY and with RESPECT, no matter if you agree or disagree, like or dislike someone and their views. No name calling, bashing or accusing of others on a public forum. There is to be no name calling or bashing done using the Private Message system either. TheMomBlogs.com forum is not here to promote hatred and ill feeling towards others in regards to race, religion, politics and anything else people may have different views on.
3. Realize that we all come from different places and that helps make us who we are today. With that said, have patience with each other, try to learn from each other and realize that what comes across in words may NOT be the way it was meant to come across. Reread a post before replying to make sure you understand what was written.
4. Because of our different opinions,
voice them in a way that is NOT putting down people or groups who don't have the same opinion. State your opinion, have a "fun" disagreement, if needed or wanted but do not be "offensive" in your "defense". We want everyone to feel welcome here and want everyone to feel they CAN share their opinion without fear of being pounced and stomped on. Remember, not everyone can clarify in words, as eloquently as others can, what is in their heart and soul.... but they DO hold the same strong convictions as others who view the opposite as they do.
5. Realize that you are NOT always right, and that OTHERS are not always wrong. Be mature, humble, gracious and apologetic if need be. Realize that you just MAY be doing what you are accusing others of doing. Realize that it is probably not ALWAYS others who may be causing issues.
6. Be yourself - but not at the expense of others. There comes a time when some of us need to "rein it in" and not have the attitude of "well, this is just me and if you don't like it.....tough" Sometimes we may be rough around the edges and for people to get along, ANYWHERE, there is always some bit of give and take in the behaviours and words we may use. This, again, is just life. It doesn't mean that you need to be "thwarted" in who you are, just be respectful that not everyone may appreciate all your unique qualities.
7. NO ADVERTISING! This is an absolute. No posting of affiliate or referral links and no posting of your biz opps or trying to promote your products. We WILL have one board where you can advertise your site and what you do if you have a business website. This includes no advertising of your own message boards and community on these message boards.
8. Be kind and helpful to the NEWBIES here. Sometimes people have never been on a message board or don't realize fully what they can and can't do even AFTER reading this. Instead of
on them telling them they are doing something wrong (like if someone advertises innocently) Kindly point out that we don't allow that but also be kind in trying to find out more about that person and get them involved.
9. Sig files - these are the little lines of text that you can put in to show up under all your posts. Please limit this to only 6 lines . This can be a quote, verse, phrase, website url - just no blatant ads, and no quotes/phrases that are intended to put down a group of people or poking fun at a person or group.
Yes - rules, rules, rules..... but in essence it all boils down to one thing.... Play Nice! This is a site for FUN for moms from all over to come together and build relationships.
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