Staff Writer
Administrator
Please follow our guidelines below to maintain a safe forum for everyone.
General Guidelines:
- Respectful Conduct: All members are expected to behave respectfully and courteously towards each other. Please refrain from using offensive language, harassment or discrimination towards others.
- Your Safety First: Should you wish to meet with fellow travellers to ensure your safety and that of others meet in public places. Consider informing a friend of your intentions or meetups, or even taking one along with you.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Encourage participation from members of all backgrounds and interests. We want to make sure that everyone feels welcome and included in these interactions.
- No Solicitation: Refrain from using meetups for commercial purposes or to promote products or services.
- Keep it Fun: The primary goal of meetups is to have fun and connect with other members.
- Clear Communication: Clearly communicate the date, time, location, and purpose of the meetup. Use a clear subject line for your forum post.
- Accessibility: Choose a location that is easily accessible to all members, considering factors such as transportation and parking.
- Variety of Activities: Our forum caters to a variety of people. Consider meetups in options like going for a walk, visiting a museum together, having a picnic in a safe place, or meeting in a coffee shop.
- Flexibility: Members you wish to meet may be busy ofr have full time jobs. Thus you should be prepared to adjust meeting plans if necessary. You should also allow members that wish to meet you to suggest alternative activities or locations.
- Be Punctual: Arrive on time or let the organizer know if you're running late.
- Be Open-Minded: Try new things and meet people outside of your comfort zone.
- Contribute to the Conversation: Engage in discussions and share your thoughts and experiences.
- Be Respectful of Others: Avoid dominating the conversation or monopolizing the attention.