Aminus3 Community Guidelines
Last updated: 14 April, 2009
Aminus3 is an online photoblog community where people from around the world post their digital photography on a regular (usually daily) basis. To help define the culture of Aminus3, we have outlined a basic set of principles that all members are expected to follow. Additionally, all members are subject to our Terms of Service.
The Do's
Play nice, have fun and treat others as you would like to be treated.
Do respect others
Aminus3 is an international community with many diverse people. Understand that not everyone may see the world as you do and make an effort to respect these differences. This includes cultural views, personal beliefs and artistic style.
Do moderate your content
If you post an image that contains adult content (nudity, drug use, excessive violence, etc.) we ask that you mark this image as being "Adult". This option is available on your image upload page. You are responsible for setting this option on your own images if they may be deemed inappropriate for a younger audience (under 16).
Do make friendly comments
Posting helpful, constructive feedback on another member's photos can be an invaluable and encouraging way for them to improve their artistry. Some members prefer strong criticism while others may find it offensive. If you are unsure how a member will react to criticism, get to know them first or contact them and simply ask.
Do interact with the community
Make friends with people from around the corner or around the world. Many are here because of a passion for photography which transcends borders and cultures. Take the opportunity to learn more about your fellow photobloggers.
The Do Not's
Members who violate the Community Guidelines or the Terms of Service are at risk for review and possible termination of their Aminus3 account without warning.
Do not upload copyrighted material
We take copyright very seriously. For all content you post to Aminus3, you must be the copyright owner or have the explicit permission of the original copyright owner. Do not collect images or text from around the Internet and post them on your photoblog site.
Do not post illegal or malicious content
On or off Aminus3 you are subject to the laws of your country/state/province/city so don't post anything that violates these laws otherwise you may have more to worry about than losing your account.
Do not harass or spam other members
Do not abuse, intimidate or impersonate other Aminus3 members for any reason. Should a disagreement or conflict arise between you and another member, simply contact support. Do not retaliate or escalate the issue as this may result in the termination of your account regardless of who instigated the problem.
Do not exploit the community
Your Aminus3 account should not be used to promote products or services unrelated to your photography. You should not contact other Aminus3 members with the intent to solicit them into buying a product or service.
Further Information
Aminus3 Forum
The Aminus3 forum is provided as a place for members to share tips, meet up and generally chat outside of their blogs. The same Community Guidelines and Terms of Service apply when posting to the forum. If we feel your forum posts go beyond constructive criticism or helpful advice, we reserve the right to remove them at any time without warning.
Offensive Images
Firstly, please be aware that there is an option on your settings page to "Hide images that contain adult content" which will prevent these images from displaying for you on public community pages. (Note, however, that this will not hide the images if you visit the blog directly.) If you feel that there is content which has not been correctly flagged as "Adult" or goes beyond the mission of this site, please contact support.
Copyright Infringement
If you notice another member posting images or content that you suspect of being copyrighted (or otherwise in violation of our Terms of Service) please contact support.
Final Words
The strength of our community is in the members who have come to appreciate the culture and vision of Aminus3. We understand that people have different ideas about what they want in a website and we do our best to meet those demands while encouraging all forms of creativity.
We are always open to suggestions on how we can improve your Aminus3 experience. Don't hesitate to contact us with your ideas – we'll be happy to talk.
