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ConnectShareCare Community Guidelines

All members are important to the ConnectShareCare community. Please visit and contribute often. The simple rules listed below will help keep ConnectShareCare safe, supportive, inclusive, and respectful.

Be active.

  • Visit the group on a regular basis to read discussions and posts.
  • Even if you don't respond with a comment, let people know you are reading their posts by clicking on a reaction button.

Be kind.

  • Ask questions to help you understand the views of others.
  • Be respectful of others' beliefs.
  • Sarcasm or jokes often translate poorly and can be taken the wrong way.
  • Avoid criticism of members or health care providers.

Be polite.

  • Use appropriate and supportive language.
  • Typing in ALL CAPS can be difficult to read and people may think you are shouting at them.

Don’t give out medical advice.

  • This site is not meant to give you medical advice or recommend a course of treatment and you should not rely on it to provide you with a recommended course of treatment.  It is not intended, and should not be used, to replace the advice or care provided by your healthcare professional. 
  • Before making any treatment decisions, you should consult with your healthcare professional and discuss your treatment options.

Be safe.

  • Don’t share your personal information (or anyone else’s.) Don’t share phone numbers, addresses or social security numbers. It is your decision whether to use your real name.
  • Keep your password confidential.
  • Click “Report Comment” to notify the moderator about offensive postings.

No commercial postings, self-promotion, advertisements or solicitations.

Follow the rules.