These are terms and rules for group creation on our website. By creating a group, you agree to these. If you have questions, ask a question on our FAQ page.
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Thanks for your interest in creating a group on Pacific Northwest and Beyond. Before you create a group, please observe the following:
Who can create a group?
Group creation is limited to logged-in members who have not been restricted for violating community rules.
What types of groups can I create?
We prefer groups that have something to do with subjects on this website. We do have an “Other” category for groups so we can add some groups to do with things like recipes (if and when we add them) or complaining about WordPress. But the “Other” category is not a free for all and we will limit some groups.
Group Removal
Groups have reporting features and we also usually note when new groups are created.
We will remove groups that:
- Appear to be solely for the purpose of advertising or placing links.
- Have no customization (i.e. custom icon or banner) within a few days of group creation.
- Offer or advertise therapy services, medical advice or services, travel services that we find suspicious, or are directed toward children. We reserve the right to expand this list.
- Are on political topics, hate groups, hate speech.
- Are not in English (unless the group is about foreign language study but it should still be available for English speakers to use) as our site has foreign visitors but is primarily US based.
- Groups that are reported as spam several times.
- Groups that are inactive for six months or more — but in this case if the group has content we will attempt to notify you before removing your group.
Private vs Public Groups
Members can create private or public groups. A private group will show but members must request to join. Anyone can join a public group.
There is also a “hidden” type of group. These are reserved for site admin.
You MUST allow admin to join your private group if requested.
If you deny entry to a private group join request, please be able to explain why if asked.
Maintain and Moderate
If you start a group, please maintain and moderate it. We expect groups to remain friendly and civil. Members should not be spamming each other, flaming each other, or uploading files that are harmful or images that are NSFW or inflammatory. We have reporting tools available but as group admin, please oversee this for your group as much as you can.
