Moderator Manual:Guidelines and Disclaimer File - Revision history

Alisonkamat: Replaced content with "This content has moved. Please see this link for the Welcome (and Guidelines and Disclaimer) file for all languages supported by Freecycle."

2021-05-20T22:30:39Z

Replaced content with "This content has moved. Please see this link for the Welcome (and Guidelines and Disclaimer) file for all languages supported by Freecycle."

Alisonkamat at 18:54, 15 May 2021

2021-05-15T18:54:37Z

Alisonkamat at 19:07, 1 February 2021

2021-02-01T19:07:11Z

Alisonkamat: replaced outdated email address with link

2020-01-03T20:01:40Z

replaced outdated email address with link

Alisonkamat: Updated "leave the group" instructions per IMOD TL's suggestion

2018-09-12T14:33:54Z

Updated "leave the group" instructions per IMOD TL's suggestion

Alisonkamat: changed links from http: to https:

2018-09-11T16:51:06Z

changed links from http: to https:

Alisonkamat: Added formatting code so it copies and pastes more nicely

2016-08-14T19:19:05Z

Added formatting code so it copies and pastes more nicely

Steevhise: trying to fix page which appears blank now in english.

2016-04-13T17:21:13Z

trying to fix page which appears blank now in english.

Steevhise: Marked this version for translation

2016-04-13T17:16:09Z

Marked this version for translation

Steevhise at 17:15, 13 April 2016

2016-04-13T17:15:46Z

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−	~~<languages />~~	+	[[Group descriptions and files\|This content has moved. Please see this link for the Welcome (and Guidelines and Disclaimer) file for all languages supported by Freecycle.]]
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−	~~==FILES - Guidelines~~ and ~~Disclaimer == <!--T:1-->~~
−	~~''The following is a welcome email which includes the required group guidelines~~. ~~It is only the guidelines and disclaimer themselves (bold-titled bits) which are required to be sent out to new members, but~~ the ~~surrounding welcome letter makes this FILE a bit nicer to read.''~~
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−	== Welcome ~~to Freecycle!~~ (and Guidelines & Disclaimer) ~~== <!--T:2-->~~
−	~~<poem>~~
−	~~This Freecycle.org group matches people who have things they need to get rid of with people who can use them. Our goal is to keep usable items out of the landfill.~~
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−	By using what we already have on this earth, we reduce consumerism, manufacture fewer goods, and lessen the impact on the earth. Another benefit of using Freecycle.org is that it encourages us to get rid of junk that we no longer need and promotes community involvement in the process.
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−	~~Good luck, have fun & thank you for keeping good stuff out of the landfills!~~
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−	~~The following are the basic Freecycle guidelines:~~
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−	1. '''KEEP IT FREE, LEGAL & APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES'''. This means, for example: - No alcohol, tobacco, firearms or other weapons, profanity or sexual content, medications (of any kind, including over-the-counter supplements, vitamins, etc.); - Never send money for anything offered on Freecycle (this includes money for shipping/couriers); - All copyrighted material must be the original media; - In local groups that allow resale, full disclosure of intent to resell must be disclosed up front; - No unregistered waste carriers [UK only].
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−	~~2. '''WANTED POSTS ARE TO BE USED SPARINGLY'''. Numerical limits on Wanted posts vary by local group.~~
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−	~~3. '''NO POLITICS, NO SPAM, NO MONEY, NO PERSONAL ATTACKS/RUDENESS OR PROSELYTIZING'''.~~
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−	~~4. '''NO SWAPS/TRADING PLEASE'''. Go to your local swap/trading organization for this. It can be quite fun.~~
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−	~~5. '''NO PERSONAL ADS'''. Posting oneself or another person from the human species is not allowed. There are many fine Internet dating sites better suited to this purpose.~~
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−	6. '''NO POSTS ABOUT ANIMALS FOR BREEDING OR FOOD PURPOSES'''. Beyond this, some groups do allow non-breeding-related posts to find new homes for pets, but ask that it be kept legal and lovingly careful. Other groups prefer not to allow pet postings.
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−	~~7. '''BE NICE'''. A brief note on Freecycle etiquette: we are~~ all volunteers and we've got a great little community here so when you arrange to pick up an item from another Freecycle member, it is basic good manners to accommodate them as much as possible in terms of scheduling, and then be punctual; they are, after all, giving you something you need and asking nothing in return except that you will show up when you say you will. Also, unless the giver tells you otherwise, assume that they would like you to come by ~~as soon as you can to take away the item.~~
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−	'''PICK UP'''. Arrange as you like. Generally, you'll wait until you get a handful of responses or maybe overnight, and then you can pick whomever you like! That's half the fun. Consider giving your starving local charity preference if one should respond. Arrange pickup with one person only, rather than "It's on the porch, whoever gets here first gets it." Otherwise you'll become unpopular pretty quickly with your fellow Freecycle group members. Also, only give your phone number to one person at a time or ask for the recipient's phone number. Otherwise you'll get swamped with phone calls.
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−	'''DISCLAIMER'''. FREECYCLE(R) NETWORK MEMBERS USE THE LIST AT THEIR OWN RISK. Please take reasonable measures to protect your safety and privacy when posting to the list or participating in an exchange. By joining the list, you agree to hold neither the list owners, moderators nor anyone affiliated with Freecycle.org responsible or liable for any circumstance resulting from a Freecycle-related exchange or communication.
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−	~~'''SAFETY'''. Be aware! It is up to each individual member of~~ Freecycle ~~when arranging for pickup of the item being given away to be appropriately aware of the potential risk of having "a stranger" come to your home to pick something up~~. Freecycle as an organization assumes no responsibility for this risk. If you, for example, are living alone, you may want to say that you'll leave the item on the front porch while you are not home or arrange for a drop-off at a public place.
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−	~~That should just about do it. Have fun and thank you for being a part of The Freecycle Network!~~
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−	~~Regards,~~
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−	~~Your local Freecycle.org Moderators~~
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−	~~----~~
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−	~~Copyright (C) 2003 The Freecycle Network (https://www.Freecycle.org). All rights reserved.~~
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−	~~<!--T:42-->~~
−	~~The Freecycle.org logo is a trademark of The Freecycle Network in the United States and/or other countries.~~
−	~~</poem>~~
−	~~</translate>~~
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−	~~<small>[[TeamLeaders:Welcome\|0321rev~~]]~~</small>~~

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-By using what we already have on this earth, we reduce consumerism, manufacture fewer goods, and lessen the impact on the earth. Another benefit of using Freecycle.org is that it encourages us to get rid of junk that we no longer need and promote community involvement in the process. Free your inner pack rat!
+By using what we already have on this earth, we reduce consumerism, manufacture fewer goods, and lessen the impact on the earth. Another benefit of using Freecycle.org is that it encourages us to get rid of junk that we no longer need and promotes community involvement in the process.
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-The following are the group guidelines/rules:
+The following are the basic Freecycle guidelines:
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 '''SAFETY'''. Be aware! It is up to each individual member of Freecycle when arranging for pickup of the item being given away to be appropriately aware of the potential risk of having "a stranger" come to your home to pick something up. Freecycle as an organization assumes no responsibility for this risk. If you, for example, are living alone, you may want to say that you'll leave the item on the front porch while you are not home or arrange for a drop-off at a public place.
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-For technical assistance please send an email to: MyFreecycleAdmin@Freecycle.org
+For technical assistance, here is how you can contact us: https://freecycle.helpscoutdocs.com/article/149-contact-info
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-To UNSUBSCRIBE, login and click the My Groups link at the top right. A screen will appear with all of the groups that you belong to. Next to our group name, in the drop down box select the 'Remove The Group From This Listing' option and then click the "Make It So" green button and you will be unsubscribed from the group.
+To UNSUBSCRIBE from the group, login and click the green My Groups tab to the right of the screen. You will see a list of all of the groups that you belong to. Next to your group name, click the "Change settings" green button, and then click the green "Leave this Group" button. Confirm the 'Are you sure?' prompt and you will be unsubscribed from the group.
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-To POST, READ, or REPLY to messages or to MANAGE your membership settings (including email delivery options), visit the group site (AKA main page) by logging on at: http://my.freecycle.org/
+To POST, READ, or REPLY to messages or to MANAGE your membership settings (including email delivery options), visit the group site (AKA main page) by logging on at: https://my.freecycle.org/
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-. Go to My Freecycle: http://my.freecycle.org/ 2. click the green 'My Groups' tab, 3. then under our group name click 'Change settings'. 4. Beside 'Email Preference', choose your desired setting. 5. Then click on 'Change Email Preferences' button.
+. Go to My Freecycle: https://my.freecycle.org/ 2. click the green 'My Groups' tab, 3. then under our group name click 'Change settings'. 4. Beside 'Email Preference', choose your desired setting. 5. Then click on 'Change Email Preferences' button.
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-Copyright (C) 2003 The Freecycle Network (http://www.Freecycle.org). All rights reserved.
+Copyright (C) 2003 The Freecycle Network (https://www.Freecycle.org). All rights reserved.
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 <languages />
 <translate>
 ==FILES - Guidelines and Disclaimer == <!--T:1-->
 ''The following is a welcome email which includes the required group guidelines. It is only the guidelines and disclaimer themselves (bold-titled bits) which are required to be sent out to new members, but the surrounding welcome letter makes this FILE a bit nicer to read.''
 == Welcome to Freecycle! (and Guidelines & Disclaimer) == <!--T:2-->
 This Freecycle.org group matches people who have things they need to get rid of with people who can use them. Our goal is to keep usable items out of the landfill.
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 <!--T:42-->
 The Freecycle.org logo is a trademark of The Freecycle Network in the United States and/or other countries.
+</poem>
 </translate>