Facebook Group

Facebook Group Guidelines

Dana Shores, Rocky Point Neighbors-Only

This group has one purpose: to foster positive, accurate communication about events, opportunities, and happenings within and relevant to our neighborhood.

Several standards will be followed to help ensure this purpose is met. Each standard is described to further explain its intent. These descriptions are not meant to be all inclusive.

Judgment will sometimes be required to determine whether a post violates one or more standards. Individual users may report posts they believe fail to meet these standards.

At an administrator’s discretion, posts deemed in contradiction to the group’s purpose or in violation of the group’s standards will be removed.  In addition, members who violate these standards or disparage others risk both temporary as well as permanent removal from the group. Membership is a privilege extended by the Dana Shores Civic Association to Dana Shores, Pelican Island, and The Cove homeowners and residents; it is not a right.

Admins may require proof of residency or homeownership prior to approving requests to join the group. As renters and other temporary residents leave the neighborhood, we ask that those users remove themselves from the group as they no longer have an interest in what happens in Dana Shores / Pelican Island / The Cove. We welcome efforts from group members to help maintain the membership roster. Ongoing access may be granted to prior long-term residents and homeowners. Other exceptions may also be made at the administrator’s discretion.

In addition to the group’s standards, the following general disclaimers apply. Use common sense when providing your personal information. Purchases made and business recommendations used are done so at your own risk.  The admins are not qualified to mediate or give legal advice. All posts are made at the user’s own risk. We cannot always reply to all personal messages. For general neighborhood questions, suggestions, and asks, email info@danashores.com. Disclaimers, standards, and other rules are subject to change without notice.

STANDARDS

1. Please Be Kind and Courteous.

We’re all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Treat everyone with respect. Work concerns directly with appropriate parties, not via social media.

Among other things, shaming aimed at one or more specific neighbors, local businesses, or groups; bullying of any kind; and degrading comments about race, religion, culture, political orientation, sexual orientation, gender, or identity will not be tolerated. Posts that serve a primary purpose to incite or inflame are also not allowed.

If you have a problem with a neighbor or local business and feel comfortable doing so, please speak with them. Otherwise, contact the appropriate authorities. If you have a problem with a neighborhood association, neighborhood initiative, or volunteer, please email us at info@danashores.com.

2. Remain Informative and Community-Focused.

Information may be shared across a variety of topics:

• Neighborhood Projects / Initiatives
• Neighborhood Social Gatherings and Events
• Lost and Found Pets / Items
• Finding Others with Common Interests
• Neighborhood-Related Questions and Answers
• Neighborhood Association News / Updates
• Non-Partisan Government Updates / News Affecting Our Community (e.g., FDOT, FWC)
• Nearby Development / Changes to Surrounding Land Use or Zoning
• * Requests for Business Recommendations / References
• Wildlife Sightings
• Criminal Activity or Concerns
• Severe Weather Updates / Discussion
• * Up to 3 Commercial Posts per Primary Residence over a 12-Month Period (e.g., large-ticket items, real estate listings, and yard sales) and, of these posts, an item/business may only be advertised once per 6-month period
  
  (*) See https://danashores.com/recommendations/ for details.

3. No Over-Posting, Over-Commenting, or Taking Over Posts

This group is for community discussion. In a perfect Facebook universe, no single person’s name should dominate the discussion on the board in the form of independent posts, comments, or by taking over other members’ posts. An example of over-posting is posting independent posts three or more times per day. An example of over-commenting is commenting on 25% or more of all new posts in the group. An example of taking over another member’s post is turning it into a discussion solely about your own opinion.

We appreciate passion that is turned into positive action. If you have an idea or a change you’d like to see made, feel free to reach out to one of the community association board members to learn how you can get more involved. Email us at info@danashores.com.

This forum should not be used for the following:

• Random or personal thoughts, including posts, spam, and irrelevant links.
• General negativity or complaints.
• Negativity or complaints directed toward specific neighbors, neighborhood associations, neighborhood initiatives, or neighborhood volunteers.
• Advertising other groups (e.g., another Facebook group / page) unless approved by the Dana Shores Civic Association board.
• Providing false or misleading information.
• Statements that would typically fall within the purview of, are made on behalf of, or represent any of the three community associations are inappropriate unless you are a board member or authorized representative.
• Statements made to foster political agendas or promote individual candidates, including political introductions, discussion, or advertising for anything other than non-partisan educational forums.
• Commercial posts (including items for sale) that fall outside or exceed the limits outlined above.
• Listing any of the following goods, services, or content for sale:
  • weapons; firearms/guns and components; BB/pellet or stun guns; etc.ammunition, clips, cartridges, reloading materials, gunpowder, fireworks, explosivesrecalled items; hazardous materials; body parts/fluids; unsanitized bedding/clothingprescription drugs, medical devices; controlled substances and related itemsalcohol or tobacco; unpackaged or adulterated food or cosmeticschild pornography; bestiality; offers or solicitation of illegal prostitutionpet sales (re-homing with small adoption fee ok), animal parts, stud serviceendangered, imperiled and/or protected species and any parts thereof, e.g. ivoryfalse, misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent content; bait and switchoffensive, obscene, defamatory, threatening, or malicious postings or emailanyone’s personal, identifying, confidential or proprietary informationfood stamps, WIC vouchers, SNAP or WIC goods, governmental assistancestolen property, property with serial number removed/altered, burglary tools, etcID cards, licenses, police insignia, government documents, birth certificates, etcUS military items not demilitarized in accord with Defense Department policy
  • counterfeit, replica, or pirated items; tickets or gift cards that restrict transfer
  • spam; miscategorized, overposted, cross-posted, or nonlocal content
  • postings or email the primary purpose of which is to drive traffic to another website not authorized by the Dana Shores Civic Association board
  • affiliate marketing; network, or multi-level marketing; pyramid schemes
  • any good, service, or content that violates the law or legal rights of others

REPORTING PROBLEMS

There is no automated way to ensure that posts comply with our standards, so we ask that group members self-regulate. If you see a post that fails to comply with the above standards, please report it.

1. Click the upper right arrow of the post.
2. Click Report to Admin.