triscuit
01-25-2011, 03:32 PM
Part of the fun of being an East Coast Cichlid member is meeting other enthusiasts and having the opportunity to buy, sell and trade fish that otherwise may be too expensive or hard to get. ECC promotes and sponsors events that encourage folks to socialize, and provides this community forum to foster those relationships. Of course, that does not make ECC responsible for private party actions.
There were a set of rules that everybody agreed to when they became members of this website, and another set of rules governing the Classifieds section. One pretty much states that we treat each other with respect, and the other says that EastCoastCichlids is not responsible for any transactions performed between parties.
Due to recent complaints, I feel it's important to clarify that any private transaction that occurs is between the buyer and seller, and any problem that arises from a transaction is a private matter that should be resolved... you guessed it... in private.
That includes swap meets or parties that occur on either side of an ECC event. Know the reputation of the folks you are dealing with before agreeing to a transaction, and if there is still a problem, try to resolve it with the person directly. ECC forums are not the appropriate place for private party complains.
Here's the text of the new rule:
On a monthly basis EastCoastCichlids.org, a not-for-profit site, sponsors events for you...the hobbyist. Events such as Group Buys and Road Trips go to places that are sponsors or affiliates of ECC. ECC does not sponsor or promote events for non-affiliated places or people, and we (the members, Moderators, Administrators and Owner of ECC) are not responsible for any problems that might arise from such events. Also note that ECC will not allow any members to publicly blame, accuse or embarrass any other members from any type of transaction from either a sale or an event- such matters should be handled between the parties privately.
There were a set of rules that everybody agreed to when they became members of this website, and another set of rules governing the Classifieds section. One pretty much states that we treat each other with respect, and the other says that EastCoastCichlids is not responsible for any transactions performed between parties.
Due to recent complaints, I feel it's important to clarify that any private transaction that occurs is between the buyer and seller, and any problem that arises from a transaction is a private matter that should be resolved... you guessed it... in private.
That includes swap meets or parties that occur on either side of an ECC event. Know the reputation of the folks you are dealing with before agreeing to a transaction, and if there is still a problem, try to resolve it with the person directly. ECC forums are not the appropriate place for private party complains.
Here's the text of the new rule:
On a monthly basis EastCoastCichlids.org, a not-for-profit site, sponsors events for you...the hobbyist. Events such as Group Buys and Road Trips go to places that are sponsors or affiliates of ECC. ECC does not sponsor or promote events for non-affiliated places or people, and we (the members, Moderators, Administrators and Owner of ECC) are not responsible for any problems that might arise from such events. Also note that ECC will not allow any members to publicly blame, accuse or embarrass any other members from any type of transaction from either a sale or an event- such matters should be handled between the parties privately.