Guidelines Update

[FeeHutch]

We have posted this message elsewhere on the forums but feel it would be useful to post it here too in the hope that every forum member will see it.

As moderators, we feel it is sometimes necessary to remind members that this forum, like any other, has parameters that need to be observed and respected.
Everyday Mindfulness is a forum primarily concerned with forming a community around mindfulness in a secular but open- minded and supportive setting.
While we accept that everyone has their own interpretation of what mindfulness means to them, the moderation team have become increasingly uncomfortable with the direction certain threads have taken.
For the majority of this community, the concepts of “awakening” and “enlightenment” are not part of mindfulness practice and, as such, they would be better discussed elsewhere.
Also, we feel that it is important to draw a line between offering helpful advice to other members and that which might be perceived to be actual teaching.
We hope this message is taken in the spirit in which it is intended. It is not our intention to judge others or to censor their views. But there are occasions when we need to make decisions based on what we instinctively feel is right for the majority of this community.
Best wishes, The Moderation Team

[FeeHutch]

Following feedback via PM I've been asked to add something to the guidelines about post length. Some forum users are finding very long posts overwhelming both for themselves and also expressing concerns that these posts may be impenetrable for new users and those considering taking the plunge.

Now what counts as too long is subjective so I'd like some feedback on what is too long. I've also had some suggestions around encouraging users to take conversations to PM. Now our guidelines are still in their infancy and we have tried to have as few as possible so right now we are still really trying them out and seeing what works and what needs further clarification and tightening up. This community will thrive if we all contribute openly, respectfully and mindfully.

[Gareth]

I've also changed the forum descriptions on the whole of the whole of the 'practising mindfulness' section. This will hopefully make it more explicit the tone that we are trying to achieve. I would encourage all members to talk to the admins about anything they don't like.

[Jenna]

Hi guys

As a relative newbie I think subjectively for me a post that's too long is one which stems to more than 5 paragraphs or so. This may be because I am still new to mindfulness and struggle with concepts.


I also think that a gentle reminder if forum guidelines is all it needs and I feel most people take them in spirit they were intended. Fee I certainly did.

Jenna

[FeeHutch]

Thank you Jenna