In order to provide a safe haven for discussion, passwords will be given to individuals on request (please PM an Admin) and the access to the section will be periodically reviewed and passwords changed.
Lurkers (those members who join the debate section but never post) will not have their passwords renewed unless they decide to contribute to the section - they will need to contact Admin about contributing in future. The reason for this decision is very simple - lurkers can (and do) make others feel "watched" and unsafe - this is unfair on those members who do contribute - we wish to discourage this and encourage open and honest discussion - regardless of experience and/or length of time keeping chinchillas!
We would encourage all members who have an interest in discussing the "thornier" or less discussed issues of chinchillas and chinchilla keeping to join the Debate section - everyone is welcome, all comments, thoughts and ideas are welcome. Everyone's opinion is valid and valued. Everyone has something to contribute - even if you don't think you have! If you've got a chinchilla or had a chinchilla then you're qualified to contribute.
Please do come and join the discussion!
For your information - Rules for The Debate and Discussion Section are as follows:
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This forum is specifically created to allow for full discussion of chinchilla topics which are perhaps not considered suitable for a family forum or where topics can become heated.
Please be aware of the following:
1. You enter this forum at your own risk.
2. Under 18s are not allowed access to this forum. Anyone found under 18 on this forum will be banned.
3. Obscene language will not be tolerated.
4. If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen - report offensive posts and do not retaliate.
5. Please keep names of people out of discussions unless they are aware that you are going to be using their name on this forum and have given you permission to do so.
6. Try to keep your temper in check and your posts on topic.
7. As part of CF's policy to encourage active debate and interaction we will review the debate section access and carry out periodical reviews.
8. Anyone that has actively participated in the debate section will receive a new password automatically
This forum will be lightly moderated however passwords are not to be given to anyone except by Admin. Anyone found sharing passwords to this forum will be banned immediately
Please be aware of the following:
1. You enter this forum at your own risk.
2. Under 18s are not allowed access to this forum. Anyone found under 18 on this forum will be banned.
3. Obscene language will not be tolerated.
4. If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen - report offensive posts and do not retaliate.
5. Please keep names of people out of discussions unless they are aware that you are going to be using their name on this forum and have given you permission to do so.
6. Try to keep your temper in check and your posts on topic.
7. As part of CF's policy to encourage active debate and interaction we will review the debate section access and carry out periodical reviews.
8. Anyone that has actively participated in the debate section will receive a new password automatically
This forum will be lightly moderated however passwords are not to be given to anyone except by Admin. Anyone found sharing passwords to this forum will be banned immediately
Please also note that to obtain a password for the debate section you will need to be a contributing member to the forum.