Post by Sencha on Aug 20, 2014 6:15:47 GMT -5
Community Guidelines
We take pride in keeping our message boards respectful, pleasant, and enjoyable for members of all ages. Please read the following guidelines before posting.
Self-Promotion is Spam
All posts are read by our administration and moderation team. If we catch questionable content, it will immediately be edited or removed for futher investigation. Any post that is considered advertising for one's self-interests fits under this subject. Feel free to post information about events, workshops, etc. but keep the self-promotion to a minimum.
While you are allowed to promote your web site(s) in your signature, users are not permitted to post any kind of affiliate program link with referrer IDs. Repeat violators who post promotional content will be permanently banned.
Language and Trolling
Our community is family-friendly. There are young users and language should be kept within a PG-13 level. Vulgar language is not allowed. This constitutes the use of any kind of offensive, discriminatory, or otherwise inappropriate material deemed unsafe for younger members. Inappropriate language will potentially be removed and users will be warned.
Do not post provocative, outrageous, or pointless messages only to get a response from others, i.e. "trolling." Repeat violators will be permanently banned.
Lastly, if it is abundantly clear that a user has no intention of positively contributing to discussions, combined with an abrasive, combative attitude, they will be banned. Users must demonstrate an interest in contributing to discussions. In other words, users who wish to do nothing but argue politics or other non-druidry-related issues are not welcome as they do nothing to contribute to the site and are not worth the trouble and headaches.
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. Think of it as debating issues, not individuals. When the line is crossed, the discussion may be closed by the moderation team. Violators will be warned and potentially banned.
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 flagrant 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 or moderators 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, website, and a favorite quote or saying. Excessive font sizes are not allowed. Anyone abusing this privilege 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.
Content
In general, content should adhere to the Four Sacred Pillars of the Black Mountain Druid Order. These pillars are:
1. Respect for diversity and the rights of others.
2. Reverence for the Earth and all living things.
3. Service to your home Grove, to the Order, and to the larger community.
4. Personal growth in spirit, mind, emotion, and body.
These Pillars can be summarized as: Respect, Reverence, Service and Growth.
While we wish to avoid a dogmatic stance about most beliefs, it is difficult to conceive of a path of Druidry that does not adhere to these four principles. Because of this, these are the only beliefs we expect of all members of Black Mountain Druid Order, for the following reasons:
It is highly improbable that any path of Druidry could not have reverence for the Earth and all living things, since Druidry is a nature-based philosophical system;
It is highly improbable that any spiritual path or system of philosophy could be a productive means of personal growth if it did not respect diversity and the rights of others;
It is highly improbable that a person would want to be part of an organized spiritual path or philosophical system that did not function as a community;
It is highly improbable that a person would embark upon a spiritual path if that person was not interested in spiritual, mental, emotional and physical growth.
It is for the reasons stated above that the Rite of Initiation into the Black Mountain Druid Order requires allegiance to the principles embodied in the Four Sacred Pillars.
If you are joining the Black Mountain Druid Order, you will be asked if you affirm these values. When posting to this message board, please stay within the Four Sacred Pillars. Please follow the above guidelines when posting on our message boards. If you have any questions, please contact us on this board or at sencha@bmdo.org. Above all, remember to have fun!
Blessings of the Gods and the non-Gods!
We take pride in keeping our message boards respectful, pleasant, and enjoyable for members of all ages. Please read the following guidelines before posting.
Self-Promotion is Spam
All posts are read by our administration and moderation team. If we catch questionable content, it will immediately be edited or removed for futher investigation. Any post that is considered advertising for one's self-interests fits under this subject. Feel free to post information about events, workshops, etc. but keep the self-promotion to a minimum.
While you are allowed to promote your web site(s) in your signature, users are not permitted to post any kind of affiliate program link with referrer IDs. Repeat violators who post promotional content will be permanently banned.
Language and Trolling
Our community is family-friendly. There are young users and language should be kept within a PG-13 level. Vulgar language is not allowed. This constitutes the use of any kind of offensive, discriminatory, or otherwise inappropriate material deemed unsafe for younger members. Inappropriate language will potentially be removed and users will be warned.
Do not post provocative, outrageous, or pointless messages only to get a response from others, i.e. "trolling." Repeat violators will be permanently banned.
Lastly, if it is abundantly clear that a user has no intention of positively contributing to discussions, combined with an abrasive, combative attitude, they will be banned. Users must demonstrate an interest in contributing to discussions. In other words, users who wish to do nothing but argue politics or other non-druidry-related issues are not welcome as they do nothing to contribute to the site and are not worth the trouble and headaches.
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. Think of it as debating issues, not individuals. When the line is crossed, the discussion may be closed by the moderation team. Violators will be warned and potentially banned.
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 flagrant 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 or moderators 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, website, and a favorite quote or saying. Excessive font sizes are not allowed. Anyone abusing this privilege 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.
Content
In general, content should adhere to the Four Sacred Pillars of the Black Mountain Druid Order. These pillars are:
1. Respect for diversity and the rights of others.
2. Reverence for the Earth and all living things.
3. Service to your home Grove, to the Order, and to the larger community.
4. Personal growth in spirit, mind, emotion, and body.
These Pillars can be summarized as: Respect, Reverence, Service and Growth.
While we wish to avoid a dogmatic stance about most beliefs, it is difficult to conceive of a path of Druidry that does not adhere to these four principles. Because of this, these are the only beliefs we expect of all members of Black Mountain Druid Order, for the following reasons:
It is highly improbable that any path of Druidry could not have reverence for the Earth and all living things, since Druidry is a nature-based philosophical system;
It is highly improbable that any spiritual path or system of philosophy could be a productive means of personal growth if it did not respect diversity and the rights of others;
It is highly improbable that a person would want to be part of an organized spiritual path or philosophical system that did not function as a community;
It is highly improbable that a person would embark upon a spiritual path if that person was not interested in spiritual, mental, emotional and physical growth.
It is for the reasons stated above that the Rite of Initiation into the Black Mountain Druid Order requires allegiance to the principles embodied in the Four Sacred Pillars.
If you are joining the Black Mountain Druid Order, you will be asked if you affirm these values. When posting to this message board, please stay within the Four Sacred Pillars. Please follow the above guidelines when posting on our message boards. If you have any questions, please contact us on this board or at sencha@bmdo.org. Above all, remember to have fun!
Blessings of the Gods and the non-Gods!