A Community and Forum For Aquaponic Gardeners

Aquaponic Gardening Community Guidelines

BE YOURSELF Use a nickname or real name while here if possible. Be “Jane” and not “Ohio Aquaponics.” We love being on a first-name basis.

CIVILITY RULES If we want respect and civility to be the hallmarks of this community, we all have to strive to keep the feedback constructive. Treat each other with kindness.

STAY ON TARGET Off-topic, out-of-context, drive-by, cross-posted comments make it hard to follow a conversation. We sometimes remove them to keep the conversation structured and meaningful.

WE TIDY UP We move Forum discussions that look like they belong in a different category. We close duplicate discussions and point people to ongoing discussions about the same topic. We don’t intend to censor anyone, but we may remove a discussion or replies in a discussion if they’re causing confusion, are mean-spirited, or are otherwise inappropriate. In general, we do our best to tidy up and make things easier to find.

PROMOTERS GET DEMOTED You have a great website! But this isn’t the place to solicit new customers. Please refrain from including promotional links, whether in comments or as a signature. No advertising or other forms of internet marketing allowed. The exception to this is The Aquaponic Source because, hey, we pay the bills around here!

ATTACKERS WILL NOT BE DEFENDED It doesn’t happen very often, but we will remove people who harass other people. Personal attacks, insults, and unrelenting negativity won’t be tolerated on this site. Trolls will be ejected

NOBODY LIKES SPAM (EXCEPT SPAMMERS) What is spam? Spam is a noun: unsolicited ads and emails for products and services. Spam is a verb: posting the same message again and again to as many people as possible. Spam is a bad word. Don’t spam. Spammers will be ejected.

Making this a safe, constructive place to exchange information about aquaponics is our top priority, and violating any of these guidelines may result in a suspension from the community. It rarely comes to that, though. The most important thing we ask of you, our fellow aquapons: Get involved! Tons of smart people help out here on Aquaponic Gardening. Be one of them.