FAQs

HempBuzz is an open platform for people to interact and exchange information about hemp. We aim to create a community to help each other out who are in need.
Most often, people do not have open platforms where they can share their queries and confusion about the uses of hemp. So we have created this platform for people to share and gain knowledge about hemp and its applications.

HempBuzz is a community platform, and therefore it operates by having the community ask and answer questions.
When you want to know anything about Hemp, be it for research or personal use, HempBuzz will provide you answers and information from people who know the answer well.
They can be scholars working on similar research, students, ecologist and pharmacists exploring and discovering further uses of hemp or customers of hemp giving feedback about the product.

• You can ask questions you have about hemp.
• Or answer questions when you can!

There are various ways through which you can ask a question on Hempbuzz:
On the website:
• Click the "Add Question" button at the top-right of the page.
• You can also directly type your question into the search bar at the top. Search results will pop up based on your question. If you don't find a type of your question that already exists, click "Add New Question" to add it to HempBuzz.
On the mobile app:
• Go to the HempBuzz home page and tap the "Add" link in the top-right.
On web and mobile:
• Click on the "What is your question?" tab available on the HempBuzz page and start typing your question.
Once you’ve posted your question, HempBuzz will issue your question to the community, and it will notify you about the answers.

• You can answer a question on HempBuzz by simply clicking the answer button.
• You can also write your answer as a comment to an already presented answer.

To answer questions on HempBuzz, you need to abide by the following policies:
• Make sure that your answer makes the page more helpful to the people who are interested in the question.
1. Provide updated, authentic, and concrete answers.
2. Answer with clarity and reference. If you have a similar point, which has already been mentioned, try to elaborate it in the same comment section rather than re-writing it again as a different answer.
3. Use images only to clarify the question. Be it of hemp itself or the finished products which are made from Hemp. Avoid posting memes or provocative pictures.
4. Do not post irrelevant content, i.e. do not spam
5. Caption images or videos for readers ease
6. In whatever way you answer, try to be precise. Provide to the point answer with examples that would help the reader understand and comprehend the information better.
7. Avoid plagiarism. Reference the material if it is from an external source.
• Self- promotion is permitted but be mindful of the following conditions:
1. Self- promotion is allowed only if it is related to the question being answered.
2. If the answer is helpful, clear, and concrete, then only it is considered as self- promotion, otherwise, it will be regarded as spam.
3. A self- promotion which does not link to HempBuzz, Hemp, or its products made out of it is not allowed on HempBuzz. The platform is all about Hemp and hence everything should be related to it.
• Writing Structure and guidelines:
1. Write your answer in English. Before posting the answer recheck the spellings, grammar, and sentence structure.
2. Do not repeat yourself. Don’t count the words; make the words count.
3. Make pointers, headings, and paragraphs for better clarity and readability.
4. Do cite your information when needed. It will help the reader to access another resource.
• Basic ethics:
1. While answering the questions, observe basic ethics.
2. Answers must be written in a respectful manner. Personal attacks, hate speech, insulting, or disrespectful remarks on the questions or someone else’s answers is strictly prohibited.
3. HempBuzz promotes and spreads knowledge by creating an environment where people can make connections and learn. Therefore, it is strictly forbidden to degrade or demean anyone’s opinion.
4. Practice appreciating others and giving constructive criticism.
• Answers that do not obey the above policies may be:
1. Collapsed by user down votes
2. Collapsed through moderation, i.e. by admins or reviewers
3. Deleted, when they actively detract from the question page
4. Deleted if it is spam or vandalism, or is potentially harmful to the site or its users.
5. People who will not comply with the policies will, in the future will no longer be able to post or answer a question.

Yes, answers can be saved through the bookmark option available on HempBuzz.
On the website, click on your profile image at the top right corner of the site. It will lead you to a drop-down menu where you will find the option of a bookmark. Click the option and save the desired content on your profile.
On the mobile app, you can find them by tapping on your profile icon in the top left-hand corner of the app, then selecting "Bookmarks" from the drop-down menu.

If you do not want to see the content by any particular user, you can hide them from your feed. You can do so by clicking his or her profile and muting him through the setting option.

Complaints can be filed on HempBuzz, along with evidence. HempBuzz promotes respect and harmony on the platform and necessary actions would be taken in case of violating policies. File complaints at info@hempbuzz.com

You can become a contributor by signing up on our website to become a contributor. No, any specific qualification is not required to become a contributor. You should just have enough and authentic knowledge to the related subject so that you can share it with others as well.

There is no limit to the amount of questions you can ask on HempBuzz as long as they are related to hemp and its related topics.

No, HempBuzz is a platform for you to share your knowledge related to hemp with the world so that we can break all the myths that are present around this plant.

Before asking your question, you can type your question in the search bar and check whether the information you need is already present on HempBuzz.

Any kind of linking to promotions/products are not allowed on HempBuzz, but you can help in solving someone’s query.

The length of each answer provided by the contributor should be of at-least 35 words or more. The answer should informative and authentic. It can contain relevant images or videos.

Yes, you can ask questions while being a contributor to our community.

HempBuzz is an open platform for everyone to share their knowledge with the world related to hemp and educate them about this super plant.

If you want to browse through our already existing questions you don’t need to create an account. On the other hand, if you want to post a question or contribute an answer, you’ll have to sign up on our page for doing so.

Absolutely not, Hempbuzz is about Hemp and only Hemp. If the question/answer is related to Hemp, Example : What is the difference with Hemp and Marijuana, or Why does Hemp have less THC. That is fine as long its about hemp and not solely about Marijuana/THC/Weed.