FAQ

Frequently Ask Questions

Why an "aquaculture industry online network?
Why does MGA website exist?
OK, I've joined MGA website. Now what?
Does MGA website take display ads?
Can anyone join MGA website?
What are MGA website's terms of usage?

Why an "marron aquaculture industry network?
Communication is a chief source of industry and professional information, but how can you improve and expand that communication? That's where MGA website comes in. Real communication comes from an industry-wide focused effort and a grassroots-driven community.

Why does MGA website exist?
The purpose is two-fold:

1. To be a free social network for the true believers of marron farming/aquaculture;
2. To be a high quality educational resource for marron aquaculture.

OK, I've joined MGA. Now what?
There are several ways to immerse yourself into MGA website:
1. Introduce yourself in the MGA Website Lobby ;
2. Join or start a discussion in the Forum ;
3. Join one or several specialty groups , or form your own group.
4. Invite colleagues and friends to become a MGA member too.
5: Create your own blog and post articles on aquaculture that you know something about.
6: Build your profile on your My Page section.

Can Anyone join MGA website?
All financial MGA members can join.

What are MGA's terms of usage
Be authentic.Contribute and participate in this community. Share your stories, data and experiences. This is a professional network and activity which in the sole opinion of MGA is unprofessional or otherwise unacceptable, will not be tolerated. It's also up to the MGA website community to maintain the highest levels of trust and authenticity, for one cannot exist without the other. To help ensure that, MGA website has established guidelines for all members to abide by. Failure to adhere to the guidelines may cause you to get culled out of MGA website.

1. Give and you'll get more back.
MGA website is about sharing stories, data and experiences, not blatantly advertising or promoting your company or services. That doesn't mean you can't talk about your company, but it requires balance. If you see MGA website as a forum for blatantly selling or promoting your products or services, or those of a client, you'll be directed to MGA website's advertising opportunities and any forum or group creation deemed by MGA website to be blatant promotion will be removed. Spamming any part of the community with email messages or links blatantly selling or promoting a company, product or brand is cause for membership revocation. And don't forget, this is a social network, any bad behaviour will quickly be noted by the community and reflect poorly on you and your company. Don't risk the shame.

2. Be real.
Just fill out your profile with your real details. We're not asking for your most private information, just enough so that everyone knows who you are as a professional.

3. Obey and Understand the Law.
Spreading lies or slander:  Libelling someone (saying something you know to be untrue and carried out with malicious intent) is a crime just about anywhere in the world, this includes the internet. It will be cause for immediate expulsion from MGA website. Libelous statements against MGA website members or anyone outside the community may also cause you to get into expensive trouble with lawyers, judges and juries. It's not worth it.

4. Ideas grow in value as they spread.
If you believe in, or advocate a position, the best way to help ensure the adoption of your position is to talk about it. Participate in forum discussions. Join a group. Share the results of a survey. Write a blog post pointing to research, data or a case study. Feel free to lurk, but the real benefit comes from being a contributor.

* Have a question not covered here? Contact Dan .
* Have feedback or a suggestion about MGA website user guidelines? Post a comment in the forum.
* Have a suggestion on how MGA website could improve? Post it in the forum.