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Welcome to QORF OutdoorNet – the online outdoor sector discussion forum

QORF OutdoorNet discussion forums are hosted by QORF and take place several times throughout the year in various locations across Queensland. The forum carries forward the initiative started by QORF and QPWS several years and has been developed to enable the outdoor sector to openly discuss emerging outdoor recreation trends, the opportunities and hindrances to increasing participation, policy issues affecting outdoor recreation and to build & maintain positive ongoing working relationships within the sector.

The QORF OutdoorNet online forum provides an opportunity to increase the reach and effectiveness of these discussions and is a way for QORF Green Circle members, invited guests and outdoor recreation participants to openly discuss relevant issues, seek feedback and effectively communicate with each other, regardless of their physical location.

QORF OutdoorNet encourages the sharing of ideas, information, issues and solutions of interest to the outdoor recreation sector in Queensland. Contributors are asked to follow the ‘House Rules’. Diversity of opinion and thoughtful civil discussion is encouraged and contributors are asked to exercise common sense and be considerate toward others – disagreeing with a person’s idea is not the same as disagreeing with the person!

You may contact QORF, the group administrator, at industry@qorf.org.au with any questions or concerns.

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House Rules

QORF OutdoorNet contributors are asked to follow the ‘<b>House Rules</b>’. Diversity of opinion and thoughtful civil discussion is encouraged and contributors are asked to exercise common sense and be considerate toward others – disagreeing with a person’s idea is not the same as disagreeing with the person!

Be respectful. Treat others as you would expect to be treated
Be honest in what you say and do
Be mindful that not everyone shares your particular skills, knowledge and experience
Be nice. Don’t go out of your way to offend or upset anyone.
Don’t preach or promote particular religious or political ideologies
Don’t sell or advertise your products or services
Don’t gossip. “What happens at camp, stays at camp”
Don’t intentionally compromise the professional reputation of other contributors
Keep it polite. Use language that is appropriate and inclusive

And lastly,

Have fun. Enjoy the process and appreciate the potential to learn from each other

Privacy Statement
By participating in QORF OutdoorNet, QORF may collect your personal information (such as name and email address) for the purpose of moderation. Your personal information will only be used to ensure access to and compliance with the terms and conditions of the group.

Membership
Membership is automatically provided to all QORF Green Circle members. All other applications for membership will be vetted by QORF and can be made by contacting the QORF OutdoorNet group administrator on industry@qorf.org.au.

Moderation
QORF OutdoorNet is intended to be self-moderating with contributors keeping each other on topic and on track. However QORF reserves the right to delete posts and/or whole conversations that are determined to be of an irrelevant, abusive, inappropriate or disruptive nature, and any member posting such material may be banned if persistently offending. This includes postings:-

  • deemed to be of an offensive nature such as personal attacks, insulting and derogatory remarks and implications, obscenity, and racial or religious slurs; or
  • that contain comments or statements about people, products, or businesses which could make the Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation and/or its officers and/or members subject to litigation.

Disclaimer
Although QORF has initiated and set up QORF OutdoorNet the opinions and ideas expressed in group discussions do not necessarily reflect those held by QORF or QORF staff.