britt
03-27-2005, 01:08 PM
Hi everyone, :hiya: Welcome to CalgaryMomsCommunity.com :heee:
In order for Calgary Moms Community to work we do need some rules and regulations for all members to follow. Yeah, Yeah, Rules suck.. but we want to keep Calgary Moms a friendly & fun place for moms! :D Where we can come and not be bombarded with spam and have lookie loos that don't "really" want to be a member here. They just want to "sell" something or just lurk. :lurk:
Membership Policies
Please Note: These Rules and Regulations are Subject to Change.
Member Names
When registering only use one member name. Do not use more than one member name in this community. Members are not permitted to have more than one username. If you have a problem with logging on please do not sign up for another username - send a pm to the site administrator.
Members are not permitted to let anyone else access their account – only you can post with your member name.
Our registration is free, but you will have limited access to certain areas of the forums until you subscribe to become a Premier Member. Membership is ONLY $20 per year!
Starting Out
All members must introduce themselves in the introduction thread and have more that 5 posts to be considered active! After your 5 posts you will see pre-premier member in your profile on every post that you add to the boards. Once you see this you can pay for a premier membership. To do this simply click on My User CP in the main menu and click on paid subscriptions in the control panel. Payment is made through Paypal online (visa, M/C and echeck). Please note: after your 5 posts it takes 2-5 minutes for the program to read that you've moved up. Unless you pay by echeck this takes 4-6 days for payment to go through. Please be patient.
Signature Rules
Maximum siggy image size 300x125 pixels. Only 4 lines maximum with NO spaces between lines. Only 3 blinkies per siggy maximum on ONE line! Text size 4 or smaller
or...
You may add two tickers (maximum) to your siggy space & only 1 line of text.
If members are using the large tickers they can only have TWO maximum.
If members are using the mini tickers they can have three on ONE line only.
We don't allow business links or text promoting your/any business or group in your signature space unless you are a vendor. You may request a spot in the vendor area. Payment of the vendor section annual fee for a store space in Calgary Moms Corner Store (http://www.calgarymomscommunity.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=2217). Vendor business links must be contained within 1 line & text size 3 or smaller.
Try to keep your signature space as compact as possible please as it keeps the flow through the threads moving better. If your siggy doesn't comply with these rules you will be asked to remove it or we may remove it without notice.
Advertising
Promoting a business &/or self promotion (promoting own business) while in conversation in posts is NOT allowed. If a post mentioning a domain name sounds "advertisey" it will be removed without notice. see outside links.
Advertising is available on Calgary Moms Community through banner or button sponsorship for visitors. Premier members can choose to become a vendor store owner in our Calgary Moms Corner Store (http://www.calgarymomscommunity.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=2153). All advertising on CalgaryMomsCommunity.com MUST be approved through Britt. Contact Us (http://www.calgarymoms.com/calgarymoms-price.htm) for more information.
Outside Links
Posting links to outside web pages is not permitted on Calgary Moms Community. You may use a domain name in a post that does not directly link to the website by removing the www. , Readers can copy and paste the url into their browser to see the page. Remember NO self promotion or advertising.
The exceptions are:
- Vendor Section
No domain names can show other websites, groups or anything similar to CalgaryMoms.com and all its sister websites. Outside links in signatures are not permitted. Only links linking to vendor stores are allowed in signatures.
Chain Letters and SPAM
Chain letters or anything similar is not allowed on Calgary Moms we don't know where to draw the line as to what is and what is NOT a chain letter. Anything that is copied and pasted would be considered one and it will be removed without notice.
Spam is not tolerated. Any and all spam/solicitation that has not been approved by admin, will be removed. If you are caught sending pm's or emails to our members advertising your business your membership may be deleted without notice.
Foul Language, Bullying and Bashing
We are all entitled to our different opinions but remember to keep your language clean. We will not tolerate bad language or derogatory comments toward anyone.
Threads that have inappropriate posts may at any time be closed. One warning will be issued in the thread first. If the inappropriate posts keep occurring the post will be closed. If the original poster requests the post be closed for any reason, the post might be closed depending on the situation.
The post that is closed will include an explanation as to why it was closed.
Certain posts may be moved to other areas of the forum if deemed inappropriate in the original forum. An explanation will be made in the post where it was moved to and a redirect (link in the original forum) will be issued for up to 5 days.
All threads that are reported by a member (see paragraph below) and which contain any bashing, bullying or personal attacking of fellow moms, include name calling, violates anyone’s human rights, or that are deemed as an advertisement will be removed from the boards.
Bullying is not welcome. A member deemed to be bullying other members will receive one warning. If after that warning the member chooses to continue to bash, bully or personally attack any other member the bullying member will be banned from the forum permanently.
Report a Post & Infractions
If a member does something that is against the rules of the boards the member will receive 1 infraction. An infraction bans you from the boards for a total of 10 days. If you receive another infraction you are banned for a total of another 10 days. If you receive a third infraction you are banned from the forum permanently.
The main infractions are:
Spammed Advertisements
Insulting or Personally Attacking Other Member(s)
If at any time a member feels that a post is an advertisement or personally attacking another member please report the post by clicking on the http://www.calgarymomscommunity.com/forum/images/buttons/report.gif in that specific post. Admin will then decide if an infraction needs to issued.
Benefits of Being a Premier Member
Premier members have access to the main forum including the popular Local Playgroups, Playgroups by area, Let's talk about Sex, Mommy Journals, Parenting Playgroups, Pregnancy Playgroups, Mom's Night out, Mom Retreats, Discounts and Benefits Forum and so much more!
Premier members are welcome to join special gatherings and activities only available to them. Moms Night Out, Slumber Parties, Playgroups, Seasonal Parties, special events and so much more! Premier members are welcome to start their own Playgroup play date in the Playgroups forum. Premier members have access to the Calgary Moms Job Board, all clubs (book club, scrapbook club and others to come). Additionally, only premier members can post Attachments/Photos, display avatars/ Profile Photos, signatures, access private messaging, and open their own blog to keep track of daily events.
In order for Calgary Moms Community to work we do need some rules and regulations for all members to follow. Yeah, Yeah, Rules suck.. but we want to keep Calgary Moms a friendly & fun place for moms! :D Where we can come and not be bombarded with spam and have lookie loos that don't "really" want to be a member here. They just want to "sell" something or just lurk. :lurk:
Membership Policies
Please Note: These Rules and Regulations are Subject to Change.
Member Names
When registering only use one member name. Do not use more than one member name in this community. Members are not permitted to have more than one username. If you have a problem with logging on please do not sign up for another username - send a pm to the site administrator.
Members are not permitted to let anyone else access their account – only you can post with your member name.
Our registration is free, but you will have limited access to certain areas of the forums until you subscribe to become a Premier Member. Membership is ONLY $20 per year!
Starting Out
All members must introduce themselves in the introduction thread and have more that 5 posts to be considered active! After your 5 posts you will see pre-premier member in your profile on every post that you add to the boards. Once you see this you can pay for a premier membership. To do this simply click on My User CP in the main menu and click on paid subscriptions in the control panel. Payment is made through Paypal online (visa, M/C and echeck). Please note: after your 5 posts it takes 2-5 minutes for the program to read that you've moved up. Unless you pay by echeck this takes 4-6 days for payment to go through. Please be patient.
Signature Rules
Maximum siggy image size 300x125 pixels. Only 4 lines maximum with NO spaces between lines. Only 3 blinkies per siggy maximum on ONE line! Text size 4 or smaller
or...
You may add two tickers (maximum) to your siggy space & only 1 line of text.
If members are using the large tickers they can only have TWO maximum.
If members are using the mini tickers they can have three on ONE line only.
We don't allow business links or text promoting your/any business or group in your signature space unless you are a vendor. You may request a spot in the vendor area. Payment of the vendor section annual fee for a store space in Calgary Moms Corner Store (http://www.calgarymomscommunity.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=2217). Vendor business links must be contained within 1 line & text size 3 or smaller.
Try to keep your signature space as compact as possible please as it keeps the flow through the threads moving better. If your siggy doesn't comply with these rules you will be asked to remove it or we may remove it without notice.
Advertising
Promoting a business &/or self promotion (promoting own business) while in conversation in posts is NOT allowed. If a post mentioning a domain name sounds "advertisey" it will be removed without notice. see outside links.
Advertising is available on Calgary Moms Community through banner or button sponsorship for visitors. Premier members can choose to become a vendor store owner in our Calgary Moms Corner Store (http://www.calgarymomscommunity.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=2153). All advertising on CalgaryMomsCommunity.com MUST be approved through Britt. Contact Us (http://www.calgarymoms.com/calgarymoms-price.htm) for more information.
Outside Links
Posting links to outside web pages is not permitted on Calgary Moms Community. You may use a domain name in a post that does not directly link to the website by removing the www. , Readers can copy and paste the url into their browser to see the page. Remember NO self promotion or advertising.
The exceptions are:
- Vendor Section
No domain names can show other websites, groups or anything similar to CalgaryMoms.com and all its sister websites. Outside links in signatures are not permitted. Only links linking to vendor stores are allowed in signatures.
Chain Letters and SPAM
Chain letters or anything similar is not allowed on Calgary Moms we don't know where to draw the line as to what is and what is NOT a chain letter. Anything that is copied and pasted would be considered one and it will be removed without notice.
Spam is not tolerated. Any and all spam/solicitation that has not been approved by admin, will be removed. If you are caught sending pm's or emails to our members advertising your business your membership may be deleted without notice.
Foul Language, Bullying and Bashing
We are all entitled to our different opinions but remember to keep your language clean. We will not tolerate bad language or derogatory comments toward anyone.
Threads that have inappropriate posts may at any time be closed. One warning will be issued in the thread first. If the inappropriate posts keep occurring the post will be closed. If the original poster requests the post be closed for any reason, the post might be closed depending on the situation.
The post that is closed will include an explanation as to why it was closed.
Certain posts may be moved to other areas of the forum if deemed inappropriate in the original forum. An explanation will be made in the post where it was moved to and a redirect (link in the original forum) will be issued for up to 5 days.
All threads that are reported by a member (see paragraph below) and which contain any bashing, bullying or personal attacking of fellow moms, include name calling, violates anyone’s human rights, or that are deemed as an advertisement will be removed from the boards.
Bullying is not welcome. A member deemed to be bullying other members will receive one warning. If after that warning the member chooses to continue to bash, bully or personally attack any other member the bullying member will be banned from the forum permanently.
Report a Post & Infractions
If a member does something that is against the rules of the boards the member will receive 1 infraction. An infraction bans you from the boards for a total of 10 days. If you receive another infraction you are banned for a total of another 10 days. If you receive a third infraction you are banned from the forum permanently.
The main infractions are:
Spammed Advertisements
Insulting or Personally Attacking Other Member(s)
If at any time a member feels that a post is an advertisement or personally attacking another member please report the post by clicking on the http://www.calgarymomscommunity.com/forum/images/buttons/report.gif in that specific post. Admin will then decide if an infraction needs to issued.
Benefits of Being a Premier Member
Premier members have access to the main forum including the popular Local Playgroups, Playgroups by area, Let's talk about Sex, Mommy Journals, Parenting Playgroups, Pregnancy Playgroups, Mom's Night out, Mom Retreats, Discounts and Benefits Forum and so much more!
Premier members are welcome to join special gatherings and activities only available to them. Moms Night Out, Slumber Parties, Playgroups, Seasonal Parties, special events and so much more! Premier members are welcome to start their own Playgroup play date in the Playgroups forum. Premier members have access to the Calgary Moms Job Board, all clubs (book club, scrapbook club and others to come). Additionally, only premier members can post Attachments/Photos, display avatars/ Profile Photos, signatures, access private messaging, and open their own blog to keep track of daily events.