The Canada 3.0 Community is intended for discussion, debate, and collaboration. Posts to blogs, wiki, library, and the forum are expected to be respectful, pleasant, and enjoyable all members. Please read the following guidelines before posting.

Self-Promotion = Spam

All posts are read by administrators. We will edit or remove questionable content. Any post that is considered advertising for one's self-interests including, but not limited to promotion of services and requests for funding, will be removed. You are allowed to promote your web site(s) in your signature only. You may not promote your business, services, or products in any way within your postings. In addition, users are not permitted to post any kind of affiliate program link with referrer IDs. Repeat violators who post promotional content will be removed from the Community.

Language and Trolling

Vulgar language is not permitted. This constitutes the use of any kind of offensive, discriminatory, or otherwise inappropriate material deemed inappropriate by administrators. Inappropriate language will be removed and users will be warned or removed from the Community.

Do not post provocative, outrageous, or pointless messages only to get a response from others, i.e. "trolling." Repeat violators will be removed from the Community.

Lastly, if it is abundantly clear that a user has no intention of positively contributing to discussions about digital media in Canada, combined with an abrasive, combative attitude, their membership will be revoked. This especially pertains to the Political/Policy/Regulations Forums - this is not a venue for ranting. Please be constructive.

Personal Attacks

In order to maintain a positive atmosphere, no personal attacks or insults will be tolerated. While discussions may become heated, it is not an excuse to result to attacks or insults. There is a difference between a passionate, respectful discussion and one that delves into personal matters. We are debating issues, not individuals. When the line is crossed, the discussion may be closed by administrators, and the combatants will be warned or removed from the Community.
Moderators and Administrators Have the Final Word

If you have a problem or a complaint, direct it to the administrators and/or moderators, not to the boards.The appropriate actions will be taken. We reserve the right to ban offenders when deemed necessary, with or without prior warning.

Cross-Posting

If you have something to post and you're not sure which board it belongs in, do not post it in more than one board. If the administrators think it would fit better in another location, it will be moved there. Duplicate threads only serve to create confusion.

Signature Rules

A typical signature contains the poster's name, e-mail address, and website. Please be aware that your personal contact information may be viewed by other members. Additionally, anyone abusing the "signature" with excessive font size, images, media, etc., will be warned and then have their signature removed until they acknowledge this guideline.
Multiple Accounts Per Individual Are Not Permitted

If you forget your password, use the password recovery tool, in which case you will be able to reset your password, given that you have access to the e-mail associated with your account. If you are still unable to login, contact the administrator.

Please follow the guidelines. Generate positive discussion and have fun!

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