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      AussieHomeschool Closing Down   11/14/2019

      All good things must come to an end and AussieHomeschool is no different. It is with much sadness yet even more necessity that this must be so.   As of Sunday evening, 17/11/2019 the Discussion Forums will close. The Classifieds, for now although not indeterminate, will continue as is.       Why is this happening now? In all honesty, it probably should have happened many years ago but I created this forum, which originally a homeschool classifieds forum for Aussies, about 20 years or so ago. I, along with others for whom I am gratefully indebted to, have spent many, many hours sweating, laughing, praying, crying, writing, apologising, pleading and speaking about this wonderful place. In this day and age of Social Media, along with our ages and therefore differernt stages of life, it is simply not viable in any way for it to continue. You may think differently and that's okay - you honestly have to have lived through some of the dramas and learning opportunities that we all have to truly appreciate why we have the standards that we do - they were borne out of necessity and not undertaken lightly. Much blood, sweat and tears have been spilt over this place. Even more friendships, learning, debate, love, prayer and great times have been had becuase of AussieHomeschool. No one could ever be more thankful for it than I.

      I understand you may feel frustration or even anger and for that I apologise, I feel you. But now it is YOUR time to go out and spread the word of home education and its benefits. Share YOUR story, tell those you know and don't know about homeschooling and what is has done for your family.   On behalf of John (my long suffering and patient husband), myself and the ENTIRE moderating team over the many years - I THANK YOU and WISH YOU ALL THE VERY BEST IN ALL YOUR ENDEAVOURS.   God Bless, Susan (HomeGrownKids /  AussieHomeschool)

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What is acceptable and what is not acceptable - the what, when, why and how to participate

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Joel I have some thoughts about this question but have been waiting fo Susans opinion since advertising procedure is really more her realm. However she is extraordinarily busy with her daughters and the twins and the third grandbaby due at an time. Let me think on this for a bit and get back to you. Perhaps we can at least come up with something to get us through until Susan clarifies this point.

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Susan,

Can you please clarify something about PM's and businesses contacting members about their products.

I have done this a couple of times in response to a need expressed by a member, and suggested they might benefit from my books. In  both cases, they were.

I refrained from posting the suggestion publicly so as not to appear overt in trying to 'sell' something (quite frankly, I do not like doing it, but sometimes it is a genuine help to someone).

How do you suggest we businesses handle sincere suggestions of our products? Where do we draw the line?

Thanks for all your hard work with all these guidelines - I don't envy your task!

Yes, could you please address my question.

I'm only responding as a 'civilian' ... I think sincere suggestions in response to expressed needs would be ok and appropriate ... we all want to help one another when we can.  I wouldn't be offended and would probably appreciate if someone (eg. Joel) sent a personal message about a product they sell, which I might not have considered yet, might suit the specific needs I had expressed on the forum.  It would become offensive only if it went too far beyond an initial offer and more into the realm of pressure or blatant, impersonal advertising.  I like to think that isn't likely when we are all acting genuinely in each other's best interests.  Just my opinion, though I'm not suggesting business and moderation are as simple as my little thoughts :).

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Susan,

Can you please clarify something about PM's and businesses contacting members about their products.

I have done this a couple of times in response to a need expressed by a member, and suggested they might benefit from my books. In  both cases, they were.

I refrained from posting the suggestion publicly so as not to appear overt in trying to 'sell' something (quite frankly, I do not like doing it, but sometimes it is a genuine help to someone).

How do you suggest we businesses handle sincere suggestions of our products? Where do we draw the line?

Thanks for all your hard work with all these guidelines - I don't envy your task!

 

Hi Joel,

Thanks for your questions. To my knowledge, as far as you are concerned the guidelines shouldn't affect the way you do business on AHS. You have always asked for clarification and have always been careful with members.  I have never seen you push your products or your business and have never received any complaints from members about unsolicited PM's. Keep doing what you are doing. :)

 

(P.S. Sorry for this late response. I actually started this response last Friday or Saturday morning and was called away from the computer. Only now am I able to get back here and see the response I started. Let's just say that moving house in 2 days with 9 week old twins is no easy feat!)

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