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Forum Rules
Our Forum Rules are designed to create a safe and enjoyable space for all participants.
All rules apply throughout the site. The rules may be changed as the need arises, so you should check them regularly. Any delay in enforcement of the rules does not mean they cannot be enforced at a later date.
By posting on this site, you agree that you have read the Forum rules and are fully responsible for what you submit, just as you understand that we are not responsible for any user-submitted content. The views and opinions expressed by users are not those of the Marianas Writers Movement itself.
1. No Spam/Advertising/Self-promotion
Spam is unsolicited advertisement for goods, services, websites or posts with little to no unrelated content. Do not spam the forums with links to your site or product, or try to self-promote your goods, services or e-content.
*We have a self-promotion forum where you may talk about your advertisement, book for sale, etc. once every 6 months. Oversized photos will be removed.
2. No plagiarism, copyright infringement, the impersonation of another, defamation.
Do not pretend to be a moderator. Do not ask for information on how to illegally obtain copyrighted materials or cracked apps.
3. No offensive posts
Do not post using abusive or hateful language; no pornography; no hate speech; no flaming or trolling. Do not post advocating violence of any kind or harm to another.
4. No violation of privacy
This is a members’ only forum, but members do not control who is a member. You should maintain your own privacy; do not ask for e-mail addresses or phone numbers from other members on the forums. Do not post another person’s personal information.
5. Not the place for help on “individual” work
Homework, college coursework, competition entries, scholarship and entrance applications, and other work intended to reflect individual effort should not be posted for critique. .
6. Content required
Posts must contain content by you. Posts with only a link or meme or emoji are not permitted.
7. No Caps Lock
Refrain from using the Caps Lock button (except for titles). No shouting here.
Helpful Suggestions
at the start of your post
*Search google or other search engines before asking questions in the forums.
*Be descriptive in writing your topic name. Topics like “help me” or “Hello” or “Urgent question” are not good choices. You should avoid them and others like them. Good examples “how to open a coconut” or “helpful children’s book on death.”
in your post
*Try to use good grammar, spelling and punctuation. Practice your writing skills here! This will also help avoid misunderstanding. However, when someone does make a mistake, don’t comment to correct their grammar, spelling, punctuation unless they are posting in the Feedback Loop/Critique Circle.
*When you realize you have started a controversy with a poorly written post: generally, we recommend that you don’t delete. You could edit with your apology or better worded version and italicize the original post. Others have commented. If you delete, their comments will disappear also. Try to balance considerations and make your choice to edit or delete to best respect everyone.
problematic posting
*Double posting isn’t respectful or helpful. If you’ve posted in the wrong forum, and no one has responded, this is a time you could delete and repost in the correct or better choice forum.
*If you respond to a topic, try to be helpful by speaking from experience or education. Don’t make up answers unless the topic asks for imaginative or creative responses.
using the Feedback Loop/Critique Circle forum
*Be kind but honest in the Feedback Loop/Critique Circle forum.
*If you are an original poster in the Feedback Loop/Critique Circle forum and get negative feedback on your submitted writing, do not complain or argue with the critic. Do not explain your choices or position.
You have two choices with all feedback: take it or leave it. You can accept it and see if it gives you a way forward or inspires you to change something to improve it; or you can leave it in the dust because you don’t find it helpful. Either choice is fine and yours to make.
If you feel injured or misunderstood, these are feelings you will need to learn to manage as a writer. We are here to support you in managing all the difficulties of the writing process. Head over to the Writing Life forum.
most importantly
*Have fun!
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