- Staff
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Welcome to The Hiking Forum, a free online community dedicated to the discussion of hiking and related activities from around the world.
In order for this community to remain free and entertaining for all members, the following community guidelines have been put into place. By using the community, you agree to these guidelines.
YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 13 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO USE THIS FORUM.
1. Respectful Conduct:
We are a friendly community, so please treat all members with respect. No abusive, harassing, or discriminatory language will be tolerated.
2. Stay on Topic:
This forum is for discussions related to hiking, backpacking, and similar outdoor activities. While we understand that conversations may evolve, try to keep threads relevant to these topics.
3. Signature Links:
You are welcome to include links in your signature, including commercial links, provided they are related to hiking, backpacking, or related outdoor activities. Any unrelated links may be removed. Guests cannot see links. Links are set to "No Follow" on this forum.
4. No Spamming or Excessive Self-Promotion:
We encourage sharing knowledge and experiences, but please avoid excessive promotion of products, services, or content. Any links or posts that are solely for advertising purposes may be removed.
5. Commercial Posts:
You may share commercial links in posts, but they must be relevant to hiking and similar outdoor activities. Overly promotional or off-topic commercial posts may be deleted at the discretion of the moderators.
6. Be Helpful and Positive:
This is a community for sharing knowledge, advice, and experiences. Try to keep a positive tone, offer helpful information, and contribute constructively to discussions.
7. English Language Only:
Since this is an English-language forum, please make all posts and comments in English to ensure everyone can participate.
8. No Illegal Activities or Content:
Do not post content that promotes illegal activities or violates any laws. This includes but is not limited to trespassing on restricted lands or defacing natural areas.
9. Privacy and Personal Information:
Do not share personal information about other members without their consent. This includes email addresses, phone numbers, and other sensitive details.
10. Report Issues:
If you see any behavior or content that violates these rules, please report it to the moderators. We rely on the community to help maintain a positive environment.
11. Moderation Discretion:
Moderators have the final say in enforcing these rules. If you have questions or concerns about moderation decisions, you can reach out to a moderator privately.
Thank you for reading and abiding by these guidelines.
In order for this community to remain free and entertaining for all members, the following community guidelines have been put into place. By using the community, you agree to these guidelines.
YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 13 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO USE THIS FORUM.
1. Respectful Conduct:
We are a friendly community, so please treat all members with respect. No abusive, harassing, or discriminatory language will be tolerated.
2. Stay on Topic:
This forum is for discussions related to hiking, backpacking, and similar outdoor activities. While we understand that conversations may evolve, try to keep threads relevant to these topics.
3. Signature Links:
You are welcome to include links in your signature, including commercial links, provided they are related to hiking, backpacking, or related outdoor activities. Any unrelated links may be removed. Guests cannot see links. Links are set to "No Follow" on this forum.
4. No Spamming or Excessive Self-Promotion:
We encourage sharing knowledge and experiences, but please avoid excessive promotion of products, services, or content. Any links or posts that are solely for advertising purposes may be removed.
5. Commercial Posts:
You may share commercial links in posts, but they must be relevant to hiking and similar outdoor activities. Overly promotional or off-topic commercial posts may be deleted at the discretion of the moderators.
6. Be Helpful and Positive:
This is a community for sharing knowledge, advice, and experiences. Try to keep a positive tone, offer helpful information, and contribute constructively to discussions.
7. English Language Only:
Since this is an English-language forum, please make all posts and comments in English to ensure everyone can participate.
8. No Illegal Activities or Content:
Do not post content that promotes illegal activities or violates any laws. This includes but is not limited to trespassing on restricted lands or defacing natural areas.
9. Privacy and Personal Information:
Do not share personal information about other members without their consent. This includes email addresses, phone numbers, and other sensitive details.
10. Report Issues:
If you see any behavior or content that violates these rules, please report it to the moderators. We rely on the community to help maintain a positive environment.
11. Moderation Discretion:
Moderators have the final say in enforcing these rules. If you have questions or concerns about moderation decisions, you can reach out to a moderator privately.
Thank you for reading and abiding by these guidelines.