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[dusty]

Hello everyone! Hope that you are having a great holiday!

 

We are seeing many instances of YouTube links and mention of channels at the forum. While we feel that YouTube is a great platform for showcasing awesome hamster cage designs, cute hamster antics and DIY instructions, we don't think it's the best medium for hamster care as many a time, hamster care requires specific one-to-one support with the owner.

 

Only allowed places
These are the only forums that YouTube videos are allowed in and they are denoted with a description "YouTube videos allowed." in red. Examples of types of videos allowed are given:

- Tips, How-To & DIY

  How to DIY hamster-related cages, accessories, etc.

 

- Hamster Videos & YouTube Talk (The forum and sub-forum have been merged)

  Showcasing videos of hamsters, YouTube channel discussion, etc.

 

- Arts and Crafts

  How to paint or make a craft, etc.

 

- Beauty and Fashion

  Beauty tips such as nail painting, face makeup, etc.

 

- Movies and Dramas

  Sharing movie trailers, etc.

 

- Music, Soundtracks, Instruments

  Showcasing of singing, playing an instrument, etc.

 

- Other Animals and Pets

  Videos of your other pets, etc.

 

Strictly no-no anywhere else on the forum, including status bar updates:
- Blatant promotion of YouTube channels

  e.g. "Hey, check out my YouTube channel here!" "My YouTube name is blah-blah-blah." "His/her YouTube name is blah-blah-blah."

 

- Posting a YouTube link in response to hamster care questions

  e.g. "I see you have a question, just view this video link for all your answers."

 

- Sending unsolicited PMs to other members asking them to visit your YouTube channel
 

Only exceptions:

- Citations / Acknowledgements

  e.g. You posted some instructions, paraphrased from a YouTube video. You should post a link to it to credit the source.

- Small link and mention in your signature if you have a YouTube channel. The overall size and format of your signature should still adhere to our main guidelines.

- Link and mention in your profile page.

In summary, the forum is a place for discussion and interaction. Topics and posts containing just links to YouTube videos and asking readers to self-service by watching a YouTube video on hamster care dilutes the interactive nature of a forum.

Edited by dusty, 08 March 2015 - 06:16 PM.
Corrected typos