These forums are a professional learning environment. Participation implies respect for the Society’s values and standards.

Posting Guidelines

To maintain a high-quality learning environment, members are expected to follow these principles when posting:

Contribute with intent

Posts should aim to share knowledge, ask thoughtful questions, or advance understanding.

Explain the “why”

When sharing techniques or recipes, include context, rationale, and lessons learned.

Respect differing experience levels

Constructive disagreement is welcome. Dismissive or condescending behavior is not.

Avoid self-promotion

The forums are not a marketing platform. External links should serve learning, not visibility.

Stay on topic

Choose the most appropriate forum. Moderators may move threads for clarity.

Safety comes first

Unsafe practices may be challenged or removed in the interest of member and public safety.

No shortcuts, no theatrics

Content that prioritizes spectacle over substance may be moderated.

Moderation Principles

Moderation within the Middle East Live Fire Cooking Society is guided by the following principles:

Quality Over Volume

The goal is meaningful discussion, not constant activity. Silence is preferable to noise.

Firm but Fair

Moderators intervene to maintain standards, not to assert authority. Decisions are explained when necessary.

Education First

When possible, moderation is used to guide, clarify, or redirect — not punish.

Safety and Ethics Are Non-Negotiable

Posts that promote unsafe fire practices, misrepresentation, or unethical behavior may be removed without debate.

Transparency in Structure

Threads may be merged, moved, or archived to preserve clarity and long-term usefulness.