Rules
- Be Respectful and Courteous: Treat everyone with respect. Personal attacks, harassment, or discriminatory remarks have no place here. Disagreements are fine, but please keep discussions constructive and polite.
- Stay On Topic: Post in the appropriate forum or thread, and make sure your contributions are relevant to the topic at hand. Off-topic discussions can disrupt the flow of information, so keep conversations focused and valuable to others.
- Avoid Spam and Self-Promotion: Spamming, repetitive posting, or excessive self-promotion, including unsolicited affiliate links or advertisements, is not allowed. You’re welcome to share personal experiences and resources, but blatant promotion will be removed.
- Keep It Legal and Safe: Do not share illegal content, copyrighted materials, or anything that may harm other members. This includes phishing links, malware, or any form of malicious content.
- Protect Your Privacy: Avoid sharing personal information like phone numbers, addresses, or sensitive financial data. Respect others' privacy by not disclosing their information either. Your security and privacy are our priority.
- No Hate Speech or Discrimination: We’re committed to a safe and inclusive space. Hate speech, discrimination, or any form of bigotry will not be tolerated and may lead to immediate removal from the forum.
- Use Clear and Respectful Language: Try to communicate clearly. Abusive language, profanity, and excessive CAPS are discouraged. We aim to maintain a professional and welcoming tone for everyone.
- Report Problems, Don’t Escalate Them: If you encounter any issues, don’t engage in confrontations. Instead, report the issue to our moderators who will handle it fairly and promptly.
- Follow Posting and Formatting Guidelines: Make your posts easy to read and understand. Use formatting options like bullet points and paragraphs, and avoid excessive links or images that clutter the post.
- Moderators Have the Final Say: Our moderators are here to maintain the community’s standards. Please respect their decisions, as they’re made to keep USA Funds a helpful and enjoyable place for everyone.
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