Welcome to The Therian Society! Our community thrives on mutual respect, inclusivity, and understanding. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all members, please adhere to the following guidelines:

Membership Forum Rules and Guidelines

Welcome to our membership forum! To ensure a positive and productive environment for all members, we ask that you adhere to the following rules and guidelines. By participating in this forum, you agree to these terms.

1. Respectful Communication

• Treat all members with respect and courtesy. Personal attacks, harassment, discriminatory remarks, or any form of abusive language will not be tolerated.
• Debate ideas, not people. It’s fine to disagree with someone, but always focus on the topic at hand and avoid personal insults.

2. Relevant and Constructive Contributions

• Stay on topic. Ensure your posts are relevant to the category and thread you are posting in.
• Add value. Contribute constructively to discussions. Avoid spamming, trolling, or posting meaningless content.

3. Privacy and Confidentiality

• Respect privacy. Do not share personal information (yours or others’) without explicit consent.
• Confidentiality. Do not share or post private messages or information from other members without permission.

4. Intellectual Property

• Respect intellectual property. Do not post content that you do not own or have permission to share. This includes text, images, videos, and links.
• Cite sources. If you share information or ideas from external sources, give proper credit.

5. No Advertising or Self-Promotion

• No unsolicited advertising. Do not use the forum to promote your own products, services, or websites unless it’s relevant and approved by the forum administrators.
• Relevant promotions. If you believe your product or service could genuinely benefit the community, seek permission from the administrators before posting.

6. Reporting Violations

• Report misconduct. If you see any behavior that violates these rules, report it to the forum moderators or administrators.
• No retaliation. Do not retaliate against members who report violations. The moderators will handle the situation impartially.

7. Moderator Authority

• Follow moderator instructions. The forum moderators have the authority to enforce these rules. Follow their instructions and respect their decisions.
• Appeals. If you believe a moderator’s decision is unfair, you may appeal to the forum administrators for review.

8. Consequences of Rule Violations

• Warnings. Minor violations may result in a warning from the moderators.
• Suspensions. Repeated or serious violations may result in temporary suspension from the forum.
• Bans. Persistent offenders or those committing severe violations may be permanently banned from the forum.

9. Forum Etiquette

• Use appropriate language. Avoid using offensive or inappropriate language.
• Be patient. Remember that members come from diverse backgrounds and may have different levels of understanding.

10. Updates to Rules

• Stay informed. Forum rules may be updated periodically. It is your responsibility to stay informed of any changes.

Acknowledgment of Rules

By participating in this forum, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these rules. Failure to comply with these rules may result in disciplinary action as outlined above.