Welcome - and rules! :)

[LvH]

Hi there,

welcome to DIYabetes.net.
This forum is intended to exchange ideas and hold discussions/arguments about diabetes, mostly about DIY (Do It Yourself) topics such as closed looping, pump hacking, etc. This forum constitutes an historic/scientific/educational archive. Information on this forum is intended for educational/scientific purposes only and should be treated with care and caution.

I will repeat an important part of the terms you agreed to when joining:
YOU UNDERSTAND, AGREE WITH AND ACCEPT ANY AND ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FACT THAT THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THIS WEBSITE CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH, MAY EVEN BE LETHAL AND THUS MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY OR EVEN DEATH - ESPECIALLY WHEN SUCH INFORMATION IS MISREPRESENTED, WRONG, EXPERIMENTAL, MISCONSTRUED, MISUNDERSTOOD AND/OR WHEN IT IS USED IN THE WRONG WAY, WITHOUT ANY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WITHOUT SEEKING ADVICE FROM A CERTIFIED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL.

These rules are a work in progress, they may change from time to time and if there's any doubt: the admins have the final say. Admins may also decide to stray from the rules if needs be or when it's reasonable to do so. In fact, the admin may just make rules up as he goes. The rules complement the registration agreement and privacy policy, which you may review here. Some points may be repeated.


General Rules:
- Don't be an arse. Treat each other with dignity and respect, be kind and courteous.
- General advice is to seek the opinion of a certified (in the relevant field) medical professional and not to take advice from this forum if it's provided anywhere. You understand that you may take high risks, even lethal risks, if you fail to do so and/or fail to take safety precautions when using any information, DIY-software, etc.
- We all had to start somewhere, so keep in mind there are no stupid questions; typically just stupid answers. Be helpful. That of course doesn't go for obvious trolling.
- You're not entitled to anything. People have no obligation to (continue) helping you (at your desired pace), so please don't act entitled. We're all volunteers here.
- Information provided within these forums are as-is and come with no guarantee or warranties that they're accurate, give the desired result, etc.
- No advertising, including but not limited to affiliate links. That includes advertising styles such as "recommending" a certain solution whilst you're somehow affiliated with the party you're "recommending". People using the forum whom are affiliated with a commercial party in this space (diabetes) should be transparant about it.
- When you're posting your own profile/settings of an app or pump, please always be careful to include a note that these are personal and can be different for everyone.
- Users are encouraged to include a warning/disclaimer message with topics/posts containing information that may be (very) dangerous (when used in the wrong way).
- You're expected to put in some effort of your own, especially when it concerns DIY applications where it's of paramount importance that you learn how to use it and how to do certain things. Asking to be spoon-fed, refusing to read relevant documentation, refusing to search if a question hasn't been asked a million times over or answered in some FAQ, etc. is frowned upon and repeat offenses may be punished.
- We're all people affected in some way by diabetes here and are equal in that respect. So please keep topics and posts void of (identity) politics, religion and do not attempt to imply your personal morals or beliefs on others.
- If you feel like you're entitled to special or a specific treatment: you're not. You may encounter subjects or comments here that you may find wrong, offensive, against your personal beliefs or religions, etc. If you do not wish to see it: kindly keep scrolling and/or put it on ignore. It won't be removed just because you think it's inappropriate or offends you. However, posts that appear to have the sole intention of offending or hurting people will be subject to removal. Be reasonable.
- In case it really has to be said: racism and calls to violence in any way are not tolerated here and may result in an immediate ban.
- Don't spam. That includes stuff like chain letters or trying to impose your opinion everywhere.
- Don't spread misinformation/disinformation. Posts spreading BS may be promptly removed. In general, posts with proper scientific backing are encouraged whereas quack nonsense is frowned upon.
- Users may tag a topic as serious by putting a "[serious]" tag in the Subject-line when opening the topic. Other members are then expected to reply in a serious manner, so please leave out useless joking responses, sarcasm, etc.. That doesn't mean you should behave like a clown in topics not marked as serious, but the moderation should be more lenient there.
- Don't send unsolicited PM's/spam.
- Sexual harassment is grounds for immediate removal/banning.
- Please don't play admin/moderator, so called "backseat moderating". If you have a problem with another member or a specific post: please report it. Also, asking for privileges is frowned upon.


Thank you.