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[CP]

Guess it's time we cover this again...... We don't really like to push rules onto folks
We don't edit or delete or even lock topics here very often....... we keep the topics informative, fun, friendly, and RESPECTFUL!!!

In addition to the forum agreement we REQUIRE!

MAIN RULE AT CP FORUM-RESPECT ALL OTHER MEMBERS!

Respectful - members who participate here WILL BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS!
Good rule of thumb.....If you wouldn't want someone else talking to you that way.....DON'T DO IT HERE!!

Personal conflicts can and should stay private......There is never a clear definition it seems but basically if it doesn't affect anyone other than you and the person you're in conflict with....then the rest of us probably don't need to hear it!

We welcome everyone to use the forums...post photos, post club events, post for sale items, have fun and learn with us all!
Photo size best used is 640 x 480 or smaller, but if you don't know how to resize Mrs.CP is willing to help when she gets a moment or two.

We do reserve the right to edit, move and/or delete ANY POSTINGS as we see fit.

We also may add too or change these rules as we see fit over time.

We are not responsible for the information in any posts made by any other forum members.....If you see information that is wrong as you know it....you are welcome to post a correction reply, as long as you follow the main rule (mentioned above) and can be respectful to other forum members.....We all want to know the correct information.
We are very lucky to have an excellent member group in this forum and the information is there for the asking. If you have questions feel free to ask ..... someone will either know the answer and post it or they will know where to find the answer and a link is usually posted.

As far as posting links to other sites...yes, please do...that is what the internet is for.

The whole point of having the forum is so we can all learn as a collective......Learning as a group we all gain a much better perspective on the real deal! What ever topic may be discussed.

Have a great day everyone!

CP

[swizz]

Not exactly sure what happened, but
I've said it before, and I'll say it again...
There are a lot of larks out there.
Take time to learn the proper ways to become a bonafide prospector and learn the laws, regardless of which clubs you're in. This club just happens to the best facilitator in terms of providing legal information with essential archives and links. No giddy-up cop-out shortcuts, no spoon-feeding you "workable claims" that you know little or nothing about. Instead, a wealth of information and (for club members) some very nice painstakingly researched public land area suggestions that have historically been productive and continue to be... for Gold, Gems, and other cool stuff. Almost like having your own public land mineral consultant for crikey sake! And remember, you can't just go frolicking around club areas (any prospecting club, not just CP) without knowing what you can and can't do on public OR claimed land, that's just asking for it. You're a big kid now, do it right.
If you're gonna prospect and mine take time to learn your rights, land use laws, and everything else that goes with it.
For example: Did you know that Mineral Trespassing is a Class C Felony and very easy to do accidentally? If you don't know how to research something as simple as mineral trespass, public land definitions, or claim boundaries, beware. That's just one example of how you can fall in over your head by taking shortcuts and not bothering to do your homework. This site puts an emphasis on providing EVERYTHING you need to know, from basic panning to filing your own claim, and beyond.... and these activities all are subject to essential laws, regulations, and etiquette.
If you're a lazy person, you may not like this site... but truly, what REAL miner is "lazy"? Ask yourself that.
Research is essential for small scale and recreation mining, period.
Don't get caught mining with your pants down, it can be costly at some point. Ignorance to the law is never a valid excuse, especially Federal law which REAL prospectors, miners, and claim owners take very seriously.
Thanks D&D and fellow members for providing all the information that this site contains. Without it, I'd still be at the freakin' library.
continuing to learn.......

[dickb]

Well said by all of you and I hope more people take this hobby seriously. Just like hunting or fishing, you gotta know the rules and make darn sure that your not stepping into a big mess.

If we don't police our own ranks and leave the sites in better condition than we found them, then we will lose our rights to prospect and hunt rocks for sure.

Just too many out there that want to see us loose the rights to prospect, for all the wrong reasons!

Just accept your responsibility as a miner.

Lots of luck to you and be safe!

Dickb