List Rules and Etiquette

*The First Post you make MUST be an OFFER*

*NO EXCEPTIONS*

1) NO POLITICS, NO SPAM, NO MONEY, NO PERSONAL ATTACKS/RUDENESS, NO PROSELYTIZING/RELIGION.
It's all about R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
Two strikes & you're out, ie, you will be unsubscribed by the moderator after two inappropriate postings.

2) SUBJECT LINE

Use these formats to ensure your message gets posted
 
Offer - Old couch - Your Location
Taken - Old couch
Wanted - Old couch - (location optional)
Found  - Old couch

Posts not following these formats will be returned to you for modification.
3) All Pet requests/offers must have prior approval from our Pet Moderator.

4) KEEP IT FREE, LEGAL, AND APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES
No trading, bartering or money exchanged.
No pornography, alcohol, tobacco, prescription drugs, firearms, or other weapons.

5) FYI: RESPONSES GO ONLY TO OFFERER
It keeps down the sheer # of e-mails.

6) PICK UP
Arrange meetings as you like. Who you give to is up to you.
7) Do not use guilt words in your postings.
While we understand the desire to explain our circumstances, there is a fine line between explanation and sob stories. We request that you do not include too much detail regarding circumstances in your posts to prevent members from feeling 'guilted' into giving, as well as avoiding words like 'desperately'. The joy of Earthcycle is that you can ask for something "just because".
8) For every 4 items requested, offer at least one item.
It keeps the sharing cycle constant.

Proudly Canadian