Forum Rules of Conduct


Stay Focused
When responding to a topic, please limit your response to the subject matter at hand.  Avoid posting an unrelated question or initiating a new discussion within any existing topic.  If you wish to post your own topic, simply click the "ADD NEW TOPIC" link at the top of the page.


State Your Information Clearly
When you are posting a topic or responding to a question, please be as thorough as possible.  Assume that the reader does not know what you are talking about — otherwise, you may find that your information generates a flurry of additional questions rather than answers.


Hurt Feelings
Nobody likes to be bluntly corrected or feel "put down", but we are all professionals.  In our industry, we sometimes need to have thick skin.  Wear it here.


Respect
The Forum is meant to be a venue where people share ideas, brainstorm, give needed advice, or just vent to fellow caterers.  Please remember… whether you are just starting out, or you are a seasoned expert in the industry, respect everyone's opinions and thoughts.


Profanity, Bashing, Religion & Politics
We live in a country that values freedom of speech; however there will be no tolerance in the Forum for profanity, derogatory comments, personal attacks, threats, discussions on religion, politics, or the like.  The Forum Moderator may edit or delete all or part of any posting or response in the Forum.


A Place to Call Home
The Forum is a special arena for caterers from around the world to visit.  We would like you to gain insight, share ideas, ask questions, establish business and personal relationships — but above all, know that you have a place to go where people listen.  catersource is very excited to offer this resource to the public.  If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to call our office at 1-800-932-3632.  Stay strong, and enjoy the Forum!