04/07/2007
In a few days there will be a list of supporting stores at the top of our forum. The list is being worked out and will be a general list of shops that actively support the CVRC. This thread will be locked and is an information only thread.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1098133&highlight=support
At any time any LFS wishing to support the group and thus be listed will have that option. After conferring with many people on the matter of how best to handle future posts on our forum regarding commercial establishments, we have come up with these basic rules that we ask you to please abide by.
1. You may make the group aware of "super sales" and special events only. Posts about huge sales, shipments, outstanding livestock arrivals etc are fine. A good example would be like the sale Jim had a few weeks back with the $ a gallon tank sale. That is not an ordinary sale event and is in our opinion post worthy.
2. Do not post "basic" events on a regular basis it may be considered commercial or "for hire" and may lead to warnings and or banishment from the forum.
3. No posting of events from store owners, workers, or anyone receiving any compensation from store owners to promote a commercial event or sale.
4. No negative posts regarding any LFS's should be made. We discussed and researched this over and over and found no clubs or groups on RC that actively promote the "bashing" of any LFS. The official supporter list will list the stores that support our group. Any other LFS not listed should speak volumes for those new to the group. If someone asks about a non-listed LFS please just keep it positive and respond with something like. "Well I don't know about that place but XXXX is/are my favorite LFS because XXXX...."
5. By posting, the poster assumes all responsibility for his/her post(s) and any potential liabilities associated with it. The CVRC or RC are not responsible for any negative posts and or damages incurred by such negative posts.
These are the rules, we ask that you please respect and follow them. We feel that these new measures will vastly improve your experience at our local area shops and provide a valuable source of information for all hobbyists in our area and our group.
