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 Please read these guidelines before posting for the first time. Users who do not abide by these guidelines may be banned from discussion groups (after admin's warning).  In general, the Shambhala Network is governed by [[https://code-of-conduct.shambhala.org/|Shambhala's Code of Conduct]], which is incorporated here by reference.   Please read these guidelines before posting for the first time. Users who do not abide by these guidelines may be banned from discussion groups (after admin's warning).  In general, the Shambhala Network is governed by [[https://code-of-conduct.shambhala.org/|Shambhala's Code of Conduct]], which is incorporated here by reference.  
  
-The Shambhala Network is moderated by a team (including SGS staff and Kasung representatives) but that team is not responsible for moderating content or behaviors outside of the Shambhala Network. The current team includes Ashley Dinges (Communications), Melanie Klein (Operations), John David Smith (IT), Tara Templin (Care and Conduct) and Robert Ziegler, Rupön (Dorje Kasung). You can reach the Network Moderation Team at: [[mailto:[email protected]|[email protected]]].+The Shambhala Network is moderated by a team (including SGS staff and volunteers) but that team is not responsible for moderating content or behaviors outside of the Shambhala Network. The current team includes Natasha West (Communications), John David Smith (IT), and Tara Templin (Executive Leadership Team and Care and Conduct). You can reach the Network Moderation Team at: [[mailto:[email protected]|[email protected]]].
  
 By participating in the Shambhala Network, you agree to follow these guidelines: By participating in the Shambhala Network, you agree to follow these guidelines:
  
 **Respect Our Community:** Treat others as equals. Shambhala embraces people from diverse backgrounds and preserves an inclusive environment. Recognize and respect diversity. Please be aware that your right to post might be limited when it conflicts with other rights and freedoms. Do not make posts that include libel, slander, pornography, obscenity, fighting words, or that misuse other’s intellectual property. Don’t insult, abuse, or threaten people. Don't swear or use offensive language that would be considered rude or argumentative.  **Respect Our Community:** Treat others as equals. Shambhala embraces people from diverse backgrounds and preserves an inclusive environment. Recognize and respect diversity. Please be aware that your right to post might be limited when it conflicts with other rights and freedoms. Do not make posts that include libel, slander, pornography, obscenity, fighting words, or that misuse other’s intellectual property. Don’t insult, abuse, or threaten people. Don't swear or use offensive language that would be considered rude or argumentative. 
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 **No Anonymous Posting:** Do not post anonymously. Any content that is posted under a profile without a real name (or a pseudonym that is not linked to an identifiable person) may be deleted without warning. Posting on behalf of people who wish to remain anonymous falls under this category.  **No Anonymous Posting:** Do not post anonymously. Any content that is posted under a profile without a real name (or a pseudonym that is not linked to an identifiable person) may be deleted without warning. Posting on behalf of people who wish to remain anonymous falls under this category. 
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 **Use Groups Appropriately:** Post messages to the appropriate discussion group. For instance, sangha-wide announcements can be put in the Sangha Announce. Announcements that are regional in scope should be made in your “Regional Classifieds” group. **Use Groups Appropriately:** Post messages to the appropriate discussion group. For instance, sangha-wide announcements can be put in the Sangha Announce. Announcements that are regional in scope should be made in your “Regional Classifieds” group.
  
-**Do Not Post Restricted or Copyrighted Materials:** Do not post content that violates a copyright. Do not post content that is restricted to a certain study or teaching level. +**Do Not Post Restricted or Copyrighted Materials:** Do not post content that violates a copyright. Do not post content that is restricted to a certain study or teaching level. Please do not post content from the Shambhala Network on other sites without the express permission of the author.
  
 **Avoid Repetitive Advertisements, Self-Advertising and SPAM:** Do not exhaust subscribers by posting advertisements again and again.  The same announcement multiple times looks like SPAM to the many people who subscribe to the Shambhala Network via a digest.  Do not sell your own business or products, or offerings that are not related to the teachings of Shambhala. Avoid any post that your readers may regard as SPAM. **Avoid Repetitive Advertisements, Self-Advertising and SPAM:** Do not exhaust subscribers by posting advertisements again and again.  The same announcement multiple times looks like SPAM to the many people who subscribe to the Shambhala Network via a digest.  Do not sell your own business or products, or offerings that are not related to the teachings of Shambhala. Avoid any post that your readers may regard as SPAM.
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