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Cheri Parr
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Barry Parr, editor and publisher of Coastsider, at Montara State Beach
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What is Coastsider?
Coastsider is a community Web site for coastal San Mateo County.
We encourage readers to post stories that they have a personal interest in, whether they think they can add something new to the conversation, or want to ask question. Other readers can comment or answer questions.
You need to be registered member to post stories or comments. There is no charge or any other requirements for membership, except for a valid email address.
Who’s behind Coastsider?
Coastsider was created by Barry Parr, who lives and works at home in Montara.
Barry was one of the architects of the San Jose Mercury News and News.com websites. Barry also writes the media weblog MediaSavvy. His goal was to apply what he has learned about building news sites to the coastside community. He’s currently a media analyst with a technology market research firm.
What are Coastsider’s policies about use and advertising?
We’ve tried to keep our policies as simple as possible, while protecting your rights and ours. Here are the Coastsider’s principal policies:
For users
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
For advertisers
Advertise on Coastsider
Coastsider Classifieds
How do I contact Coastsider?
Email:
| General comments and bug reports | |
| Classified advertising | |
| Display advertising |
Snail mail:
Coastsider
PO Box 0551
Montara, CA 94037
How do I create stories?
Register for membership using the link in the navigation bar. You only need to give us your name and a valid email address. We promise not to spam you or share your address (See our Privacy Policy).
Once you’re a member, you can comment on stories, or create your own.
Who owns the information posted on Coastsider?
You own your own words, but you give us permission to reproduce them. Coastsider is also covered by a Creative Commons license that gives others permission to reproduce our content as long as they give us credit. However, information and pictures that do not originate on Coastsider may have other licensing terms. Please inquire before reproducing.
What’s your editorial policy?
Coastsider is for everyone who cares about the coastside. We will review stories for consistency with or editorial policy. We will remove articles and comments that are spam, false, disrepectful, or illegal. We’ll use our best judgement, but it’s at our discretion.
As for our posters, we recommend writing about others the way you’d want them to write about you. Be respectful and fair.
