As specified in the Terms of Use, participants agree to comply with this policy, which may be revised from time to time.
Spalding Labs strives to provide a constructive environment for discussion of the ownership, training and enjoyment of livestock of all kinds. Above all, we are committed to effective fly and odor control and the safe, light handed and appropriate handling of animals. We present information via this website and other media to promote discussion among, and for the entertainment of our user community. Naturally, we want members to find the Spalding community forum, blogs and Wikis useful and enjoyable.
This policy describes a standard of behavior intended to improve the online experience for all Spalding community members. By and large, they are based on commonsense notions of good manners and mutual respect. Naturally, we recognize that online interaction brings up unique problems, problems that, for instance, are not seen in face to face interactions. When conflicts arise, we rely foremost on our Spalding community members' goodwill and good sense to maintain decorum. The guidelines form a basis for adjudicating the more resistant issues. Keep in mind though, as with all participatory media, the ultimate nature of the online experience depends on you: Spalding community members and contributors.
Spalding community policy requires that Spalding community members if they chose to post content accurately identify themselves by using at least their true first and last name, which will appear in all posts and in their profile, and their true state name in which they principally reside, which will be visible to others only as specified in the User Profile and in accordance with the Privacy Policy. The use of pseudonyms or "handles" is not permitted. Spalding Labs will never make any other information public. The community member alone will choose what information to make public and if they wish to accept “private emails”, but without having their actual email address revealed to the sender.