Hello and a warm welcome to our community! We are thrilled to have you here and excited about the experiences, tips, and stories you’ll bring to our community.

This community is all about connecting people from around the world who share a passion for local tourism, culinary adventures, cultural events and sharing their experiences with everyone.

Our goal is to create a space where everyone can share their unique perspectives, recommendations, and insights.

Dive in, explore, and make the most of the rich content and conversations happening here. Your participation will help make our community even more vibrant and valuable.

Once again, welcome to our community! We’re delighted to have you with us.

Best Regards,
The Welcome to Topsail Island Team

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1. Purpose and Mission

Our mission is to create a welcoming and engaging environment where people from all around the world and locals can share their experiences, make recommendations, and connect with others interested in tourism. We aim to foster positive interactions and valuable discussions about places to visit, eat, stay, and enjoy local attractions and events.

2. Respectful Communication

Be Respectful: Treat all members with respect and courtesy. Any form of harassment, hate speech, or discriminatory remarks based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or political beliefs will not be tolerated.
Language Use: Use appropriate language. Profanity, defamatory, offensive, or violent language is prohibited.
Constructive Discussions: Engage in constructive discussions and avoid trolling or deliberately disruptive comments.

3. Content Guidelines

Quality Content: Share high-quality, relevant content. This includes blog posts, text, photos, recipes, videos, and various types of polls.
No Spam: Avoid posting spam, advertisements, or irrelevant content. Promotion of competing products, services, or brands is not allowed.
Accuracy: Ensure that the information you share is accurate and helpful. Misleading or false information will be removed.

4. Privacy and Safety

Personal Information: Do not share personal information about yourself or others without consent. Respect everyone’s privacy.
Safety: Do not post content that could lead to physical harm or promote illegal activities.

5. Monetization and Advertising

Paywalls and Paid Groups: Utilize the various content types available, including blog posts, videos, photos, recipes, and polls. Embed content like YouTube videos and audio files to enrich the community experience.
Advertisements: Advertisers can place their products or services in the appropriate niche within the community. Ensure that advertisements are relevant and non-intrusive.

6. Content Types and Listings

Variety of Posts: We support the use of paywalls and paid-access groups. Ensure that these are used to enhance the community experience and provide value.
Listings: Use listings to share recommendations on places to visit, eat, stay, and enjoy local attractions and events.

7. Enforcement and Moderation

Report Violations: Report any content or behavior that violates these guidelines. Our moderation team reviews reports and takes appropriate action.
Consequences: Violations may result in content removal, temporary account suspension, or permanent account ban, depending on the severity and frequency of the violations.

8. Feedback and Updates

Community Feedback: We value your feedback and encourage you to share your thoughts on how we can improve our community guidelines and overall experience.
Regular Reviews: These guidelines will be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure they remain relevant and effective.

By following these guidelines, we can create a vibrant and supportive community that enhances the tourism experience for everyone involved.

Regards,
The Welcome to Topsail Island Team

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World Tourism Team

Introduce Yourself to the Community

Hi members,

We're so happy you’ve joined us! Please take a moment to introduce yourself to the community.

We’d love to learn more about you. Share with us:

Where you’re from: Tell us about your hometown or current location.
Why you joined the community: What drew you to our Community? What are you hoping to share or discover here?

Feel free to leave your introduction in the comments below. We’re excited to get to know you and to see the wonderful contributions you’ll make to our community.