1. Be Respectful:Â Treat all members with kindness, tolerance, and respect. No bullying, harassment, or personal attacks are allowed. Disagreements are fine, but mutual respect is a must. Offensive language, vulgarity, and abusive language are not permitted.
2. Stay On Topic:Â Start discussions with a clear, descriptive title to help others understand your topic. Try to keep your posts relevant to the discussion at hand. It's okay if tangents occur, but do your best to steer the conversation back to the main topic when they do.
3. No Medical Advice:Â While sharing experiences is encouraged, do not give medical advice, provide diagnoses, or make medical claims. Always seek professional medical advice for health concerns.
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5. Avoid Political Discussions:Â This community is for sharing health experiences and improving wellbeing. Please avoid discussing politics or posting political viewpoints.
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7. Copyright Respect:Â Do not post copyrighted information without prior written permission from the original author. Acknowledge original sources when quoting content from elsewhere.
8. Privacy First:Â Do not share personal information - yours or others'. This includes contact information, addresses, etc. Remember, this is a public forum, so keep your password confidential and avoid impersonation.
9. Report, Don't Retaliate:Â If you see content that breaks the rules, report it to the moderators instead of responding.
10. Be Yourself:Â Do not impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
By participating in this forum, you agree to abide by these rules. Violation may result in warning, temporary suspension, or permanent banning from the community. Let's create a supportive and respectful environment for all!