To make this online community work best, we offer the following guidelines for posting content:

• Use your real name — We need to trust each other, so don't hide behind a fake screen name. If you can't say something openly and honestly, then maybe you shouldn't say it.
• Respect people's time — We're all busy, so be brief and to the point. Don't overwhelm the site with your every thought. Think about how to be of service to the regional discussion.
• Help move issues forward — The region needs a lot of help, so we are looking for constructive ideas and information that will keep us focused on the future. Critical thought is encouraged, but no whining.
• Stay at the table — Don't get discouraged if your comments aren't immediately accepted. We need everyone's voice, so stay at the table. Sometimes it's okay to agree to disagree.
• No partisan politics — This site is maintained by a nonprofit organization, so it can't support political candidates. Please focus on issues.
• Be good — This is a site for civil discussion. Needless to say, you shouldn't engage in personal attacks or post anything libelous, sexist, racist, pornographic, or otherwise offensive or harmful.
• Limit outright promotion — Help us keep plugs for products and personal promotion off the site.
• Have fun! — We will all get farther if we approach problems with good spirits and open hearts.

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