Good Neighbor Policy

We believe in a more civilized online world where even lifelong lurkers can post fearlessly.  On BrickUnderground, community members are invited to learn, ask questions, share information and offer advice. Our BrickTalk discussion area is moderated with the goal of maintaining a positive, problem-solving atmosphere. We encourage members to report bad manners, bad attitudes, and self-promotion. By participating in BrickTalk, you agree to abide by our Good Neighbor Policy:

Be civil

The purpose of these boards is to promote civil and constructive dialogue among community members. (Civil: “I disagree.” Uncivil: “You have no idea what you’re talking about.”) Any posts that we believe undermine this objective will be removed. Offenders may be permanently banned from posting and emailing on this site.

Don’t complain for the sake of complaining

You know how depressing it is to work in an office where everyone complains all the time, right? Ask for help. Offer help.

Don’t try to sell anything, including yourself

Please don’t write or email anything that could be construed as promotional. A better strategy is to maintain a public profile and rely on your thoughtful BrickTalk participation to induce other community members to find out more about you.

Media policy

We encourage members of the press to gather ideas and sources through BrickTalk and private email exchanges with our members. If you use any of this material, we respectfully request that you mention finding it through BrickUnderground.com.

Other stuff

• Obscenities and content of a graphic sexual nature will not be tolerated and are grounds for expulsion from the BrickUnderground community.
• User names that are inflammatory, rude, vulgar, or promotional will be removed. User names that are obvious domain or product names will be removed under our policy against self-promotion and out of concern over trademark implications.
• Because your comments may be more relevant to another ongoing discussion, or because it might spawn its own thread, it may be moved by the moderator.
• Discussions about moderator actions are welcome in email but should not occur in public discussion areas out of respect for the members and moderators involved.
• We reserve the right to edit any content placed on our site, but we will not edit or otherwise misrepresent what you write without cause.
• You agree not to hold BrickUnderground or its community members liable for anything stated within its discussion area.
• Comments posted on this site are the sole opinion and responsibility of the poster.
• When a comment is placed in any forum, you are granting a soft license to the site to use it.
• We reserve the right to modify our house rules from time to time without notice. These changes are retroactive.