Community Guidelines – Encourage Open Dialogue
Welcome to Etrs Bizness, where strategy meets innovation and thoughtful conversation fuels practical solutions. This community was created for professionals, teams, leaders, and curious minds seeking to exchange ideas in good faith, learn together, and reimagine how businesses work—with clarity, creativity, and integrity.
We’re based in sunny Los Angeles, California, with our roots planted at 1907 Libby Street, but our reach extends far beyond. Whether you’re here for insights on operational frameworks or just seeking a grounded take on workplace evolution, this is a space meant to elevate discussions around the ever-shifting world of bizness.
These Community Guidelines are our invitation to you—to participate positively, engage thoughtfully, and help co-create a space where ideas can spark, stretch, and succeed. Welcome aboard.
Our Purpose
At Etrs Bizness, we believe the path to more effective, innovative businesses begins with open, constructive dialogue. That means discussions that are brave—but kind, curious—but grounded. The comments section, discussion boards, and online forums connected to our site are not just bulletin boards. They’re collaborative test kitchens for strong ideas and better workflows. This space is here so we can all learn from one another and sharpen what we practice in the field. Thoughtful disagreement? Yes, please. But make it respectful. Unsolicited brilliance? Also yes. Bonus points if it builds off someone else’s spark.
When done well, dialogue doesn’t just reflect where we are—it helps define where we’re going. That’s what we’re after here.
Guiding Values
Our community grows from a strong foundation—think of these values as the good soil that supports diverse budding ideas. They’re simple but powerful, and every post or comment should reflect them:
- Clarity: Whether you’re offering procurement insights or blue-sky planning tactics, speak with purpose and stay focused. Clear input leads to clear outcomes.
- Curiosity: Ask sincere questions. Explore other points of view. Every question is a growth opportunity if it’s asked with humility.
- Respect: You can challenge an idea without challenging the person. Disagree with ideas, not individuals.
- Credibility: Share informed perspectives. You don’t need to be an expert, but do stay transparent—and cite if you quote or paraphrase.
- Integrity: Promote trust by being honest, accurate, and open about your role or affiliation. Stay rooted. Be real.
What Engagement Looks Like Here
Not every idea will be polished, and that’s okay—this space is for thinking in progress. We encourage sharing incomplete thoughts, evolving questions, and honest uncertainty. The best conversations start when someone poses a challenge and others build on it.
Here’s the kind of participation we love to see:
- Observations about what’s working (or failing) in today’s business environments
- Discussions about workplace systems, team culture, or market responses
- Frameworks you’ve tested—and what your team did differently
- Constructive problem-solving with openness to multiple approaches
- Tips, tools, links, and resources that offer clarity, not clutter
We also understand that language carries tone. When offering critique or pushing back, lead with thoughtfulness—not sharpness. If your feedback moves someone forward, you’ve already done good work.
Policies on Respectful Conduct
This is a community, not a comment dump. And like any productive workspace, it needs clarity on what behavior crosses the line. Here’s what doesn’t belong:
- Personal attacks, condescension, harassment, or loaded commentary
- Offensive language or discrimination of any kind
- Spam, self-promotion without context, or irrelevant link-dropping
- Posting confidential info about yourself or others
If a topic becomes heated, press pause. Take a moment. Strong dialogue is often built by people who know when to step back, reassess, and return to the conversation with fresh focus and cooler heads.
Moderation: Gentle and Intentional
Just like a good meeting facilitator keeps things on-topic (and out of awkward silence or spiraling sidetracks), our moderators are here to help guide productive, respectful engagement. They’re not here to police people—they’re here to support the environment that keeps us sharp, inspired, and constructive.
If a post or comment crosses the line, moderators may remove it with a light but deliberate touch. Repeated behavior that breaks the spirit of these guidelines may lead to comment restrictions or removal from the space altogether.
If you see something concerning, email [email protected]. We review every report thoughtfully. You’re the sensor in the system—your voice helps protect the integrity of this space.
Crediting, Attribution, and Amplifying Others
We believe shared intelligence leads to stronger industries. We also believe credit should follow effort. If you reference someone else’s framework, quote a strategy piece, or repost an idea from one of our features, cite it. Link it. It’s not only respectful—it makes the conversation richer and easier for others to follow.
This principle also applies inward. Don’t claim input that isn’t yours. And when you reference content published on our site or elsewhere, give team members credit by name if applicable. This reinforces trust and supports transparent, community-led learning.
Privacy and Professional Boundaries
This is a public space, but that doesn’t mean all information belongs here. Avoid sharing private client stories, internal company data, or sensitive team details unless it’s anonymized and cleared. When in doubt, leave it out—or move that conversation to a more appropriate venue.
To understand how we handle personal information and cookies, please review our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. You can also browse our Terms of Service for a breakdown of usage, transparency, and consent tools. These policies are plainspoken and accessible, not legal-chic fine print. We think trust deserves that clarity.
Collaboration and What Comes Next
This community matters. When people engage with care, contribute good information, and listen without ego, something valuable happens. If you’d like to get more involved—perhaps as a guest contributor, industry voice, or co-creator—reach out. We welcome smart partnerships and collective insights that support the broader business ecosystem.
About the Founder
Sylric Kelthorne launched Etrs Bizness with a vision rooted in practical intelligence and forward-thinking generosity. A longtime strategist informed by real-world pivots and people-first frameworks, Sylric believes that open dialogue isn’t just a cultural bonus—it’s the backbone of evolution in business itself. His belief: progress is contagious when shared insightfully and invited openly.
How to Reach Us
Have a question about these guidelines or want to flag an issue quietly? Email us anytime at [email protected] or give us a ring at +1 310-298-2070. We’re available to connect during regular operating hours: Open Monday to Friday, 9 AM–5 PM PST.
Thank you for helping us keep Etrs Bizness a community of inspired thinkers, idea sharers, and respectful challengers. With every good question or generous insight you post, you help build a better model for what business dialogue can be—honest, adaptable, and surprisingly human.