Blog Policy
1. Be informative
While a post is more-or-less your informed opinion based on facts, it should get to the point and not stray off topic. We’d like to keep posts at around a couple of paragraphs so that the readers don’t feel overwhelmed. There are exceptions of course, but the main point is to Keep It Simple, Silly!
2. Be courteous
Many sensitive areas may be addressed including low income situations, job status, social status, etc. Please avoid not only general slander, but dropping names as examples (unless you’re referring to yourself). Your post will be read by a member of the marketing department and checked thoroughly for offensive material.
3. Be respectful of other financial institutions
While we are most definitely in a competitive market, slandering a bank up the street or even one that’s bankrupted looks petty. The blog is a vehicle for us to communicate our feelings and thoughts on financial subjects that can benefit our members (and non-members alike), not to tell people that their bank is a bad choice.
Comment Policy
Comments are a method of feedback that any blog visitor has the right to post. Each comment must be approved by Bobby or Wes before it is published, even if you are a contributor.
1. Once again, be courteous
Sensitivity is an issue. Please be aware that you may not be aware of another’s situation, be it regarding their finances, family, legal issues, etc. Please keep your comments to the point at hand and focused away from interpersonal communication that could be perceived as hurtful or malicious. Comments that display hostility as such will not be published. The posting of malicious comments by contributors will cause them to be warned upon the first incident. If repeated, further action will be taken.
2. Address the issue
Most usually, a comment comes about as an agreement, disagreement, or question about what’s posted. Questions should be answered to the best of the contributor’s ability. Disagreements should be met with the utmost respect, as they have done the same for you (otherwise they wouldn’t be published). Disagreements aren’t necessarily bad. Readers that see an engaged conversation will spark a motivation to speak themselves. The more people that get involved, the better the blog will be.
