Asian Adoptees of Canada Community Guidelines and Posting Policy
Overview
This is the official Asian Adoptees of Canada (AACan) page. This page is used to make official announcements, share news and information, and provide a platform for individuals to engage with each other on subjects relating to adoption. Community Guidelines
AACan has zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. T
his includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on age, s*x, gender, religion, race, nationality, and s*xual orientation. Individuals who follow and engage on this page must respect all others. Disagreeing with others is perfectly valid but it must be done so respectfully. Individuals should refrain from using crude and insensitive language. By engaging on this page, individuals are agreeing to adhere to the AACan Community Guidelines. The page administrators reserve the right to delete posts and comments without notice if they are deemed to be in violation of the Community Guidelines. If an individual believes a post is in violation of the Community Guidelines, they are encouraged to contact the page administrators. Posting Policy
All individuals may post on this page if it is relevant to the Asian adoptee community in Canada. Posts on mature or controversial topics are accepted as there is value in exploring and discussing difficult subjects. However, individuals must be cognizant of the sensitivities of others before posting. The page administrators will not censor nor remove posts on certain topics and opinions except if they are highly disrespectful and violate the Community Guidelines. Removal Policy
After a first minor infraction of any of the Community Guidelines, the page administrators will remove the individual’s post and ask them to review the Community Guidelines and Posting Policy. After a second minor infraction, the page administrators will remove the individual from the page. For serious infractions, the page administrators reserve the right to remove and block individuals without notice. Disclaimer
Individuals should be cognizant that internet posts are never 100 percent protected, so they should take proper measures to ensure internet safety. AACan acknowledges that individuals may wish to potentially meet others in person as an outcome of communicating on this page. However, as an organization, AACan wants individuals to be aware of the risks of meeting others in person after only communicating on this page. AACan cannot be held liable for any harm incurred by participating in meetings, events and activities that are not organized by the organization. Individuals are reminded that the AACan Board of Directors are not professionals in the field of adoption. Therefore, all advice is to be followed at each individual’s own risk. AACan cannot be held liable for any harm incurred by advice offered by individuals who engage on this page. AACan reserves the right to change the Community Guidelines and Posting Policy at any time without notice.
