Principles of Use

The Cambodia Development Research Forum has been set up to benefit all members as a whole. The more people participate, the more beneficial it will be for all members and partner organizations.

The online DRF has developed principles of use for members in order to help ensure clarity, healthy debate and good representation of issues and interests of the members.

The online DRF is not used for political party purposes—to get supporters, campaign etc.

Postings do not reflect the opinions of the Learning Institute, the Cambodian Development Resource Center or other founders of the online DRF. All users are encouraged to follow the principles below:

For Written Text

• Clear language: users should use words which are easy for readers to understand or explain their meaning if complex words are used.
• Respectful text: users should refrain from using derogatory and defamatory language that could be interpreted to cause harm or that could be deemed disrespectful of gender, culture, religion, ethnicity and other identities of individuals, parties, institutions, or populations.
• You should reread your written text before you post or email: this ensures your text is in order and easy for others to understand.

Note: You should continute to visit DRF website after making a posting: other members might ask for any clarification or make a comment in response to your topic. Following up on your own comments keeps the discussion flowing.

For Photos, Images, Audio

• Photos, images or audio can be posted if they relate to development research interests. They should not be posted to show personal and non-research related activities or interests.
• There is to be no posting of photos, images, audio or other forms of visual media that are derogatory and defamatory in contents and that could be interpreted to cause harm or that could be deemed disrespectful of gender, culture, religion, ethnicity or other identities of individuals, parties, institutions, or populations.
• A titles and a brief description of the photo, image or audio are required.