Discus Forum: Posting Etiquette - Discus Forum

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The UK Discus Association Forum is intended, for discussions about the Discus fish and other aquarium related subjects. Discussion of some of the topics often become heated, primarily due to out passions, personal beliefs and experiences; therefore, please remember:

Do not state your opinions as fact - doing this will get you into trouble with other members who disagree. A lot of flame wars start off by a person stating an opinion as fact.

Do not bash the subjects. No matter how bad you think it is, there are probably people out there who do like it. If you feel the need to criticize a Subject, do that, criticize - give reasonable explanations for why you feel the way you do.

Tone is the key. Comments should always be factual and spoken gently, never in anger. They should be to the benefit of those spoken to.

If a person is asking for medical advice on their fish, offer an opinion that
is based on your experience, point them in the right direction of proprietary
medication and or a local vet.  Remember 1) - people will have different
experiences and opinions to yourself - respect this at all times.  Remember
2) Allow people to use their own judgements on what path of treatment or
remedial action to take; after all they are the ones that have all the
parameters, and experience with their stock.

Sending abusive private message or e-mails using the software here is not allowed.

Everybody can help with this to make the life easier for everybody. Read and reread your message before you post.

Notes: Adverts of praise

[*]There is nothing wrong with a genuine post of praise!

[*]It should be a one off and can include pics of fish and comments.

[*]You must be a legitimate bonafide member of good standing to post this type of praise.

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