600block Frequently Asked Questions
General:
What's 600block?
Who's behind 600block?
Is 600block free?
Why the name 600block?
Who uses 600block?
Why should I use 600block?
I don't live in Baltimore city. Can I join?
Can I add places outside Baltimore city limits?
How can I help?
I own a local business. How can I get involved?
When is 600block coming to my city?
Privacy:
Who can see my real name?
How do you use my personal information?
How do I cancel my 600block membership?
Creating Your Scene:
What exactly is My Scene?
Why should I create a Scene?
How do I create My Scene?
Writing Reviews:
Can I review a place that I am connected to?
What if the place I'm reviewing gave me free or discounted stuff?
If I had a bad experience, can I say something negative?
Does 600block remove reviews?
General
What's 600block?
600block is the fun and easy way to find great Baltimore restaurants, bars, shopping and over 500 food and drink specials. Members can rank the best places, write reviews, save their favorites, and customize their own city page.
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Who's behind 600block?
600block is the creation of Tom and Patti, two Baltimore residents who thought it should be easier and more fun to find cool places around Baltimore. Meet the team.
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Is 600block free?
Yes! All 600block features are 100% free to use.
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Why the name 600block?
Because it's six times better than 100 block! Actually, it's where Tom's rowhouse is located, in the 600 block of Canton. We like that the name says city without actually saying city. Got that?
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Who uses 600block?
Everyone and anyone who wants to know what's cool in Baltimore. Most of our members are young, opinionated and like going out in the city.
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Why should I use 600block?
Because it's a unique new way to explore your city! Try it for yourself and we think you'll enjoy finding new places to connecting with other people who love Baltimore.
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I don't live in Baltimore city. Can I join?
Of course! We're a fun community of urbanites and suburbanites alike. Whether you're from a surrounding county, DC or even another state, we only ask that you enjoy finding and sharing what's great about Baltimore.
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Can I add places outside Baltimore city limits?
Not at this time. Right now, we're obsessed with finding all the best Baltimore city places.
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How can I help?
Tell all your friends! We want to build an active community of opinionated people who love the city. If you want to help in another way, let us know.
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I own a local business. How can I get involved?
We're glad you asked! You can claim your business by creating a FREE business account. Simply click "Is this your business?" on your business listing page. Once you create your free account, you'll be able to post your specials and deals, update your business details (hours, website, etc) and track how many people view your business and specials.
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When is 600block coming to my city?
600block is only available for Baltimore right now, but we hope to expand to other cities in the future. Let us know where we should visit next.
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Privacy
Who can see my real name?
Only your first name and last initial (Tom P.) are visible to the public. Your full name may be visible if you choose to contact or invite your friends. For more information, view our privacy policy.
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How do you use my personal information?
We take your privacy very seriously. In general, your personal information is only used to personalize your experience on the site. We do not sell your personal information to any third-party. For more information, view our privacy policy.
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How do I cancel my 600block membership?
Please contact us if you would like to permanently cancel your 600block membership. Before you go, can you tell us why you're leaving? Your feedback helps us improve the site.
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Creating Your Scene
What exactly is My Scene?
Your scene is everything happening around your favorite city places and friends. It's how you customize 600block to only show what matters to you. Keep up with friends as they find new places, get your own list of specials, and try new recommendations matched to your tastes. Start creating your scene!
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Why should I create a Scene?
Because you can easily customize 600block to show only what you like. Don't care about clubs or art galleries? Your Scene knows what you like and filters out everything you don't.
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How do I create My Scene?
It's easy! First, make sure you are a registered member. Then click “My Scene” at the top of the page and add some of your favorite places. Next, invite your friends to join and do the same.
Writing Reviews
What can I review?
Right now, you can review most Baltimore city places with a physical address. This includes restaurants, bars, clubs, shops, music venues, art galleries, museums, theaters, etc. If you don't see the place you are looking for, please add it.
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Can I review a place that I am connected to?
Yes, but you must explicitly disclose any personal or professional connection to the place. For example, if you are an owner, employee or promoter, you need to disclose that in your review. In addition, you must disclose any relevant personal connections (friends with owner, etc).
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What if the place I'm reviewing gave me free or discounted stuff?
It's important to disclose any special treatment (freebies, discounts, etc) you received. We always want to make sure our readers have all the facts when reading a review.
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If I had a bad experience, can I say something negative?
Yes, definitely. We want to hear about both your good and bad experiences. Please be sure to explain why you had a bad experience and include all the related details.
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Does 600block remove reviews?
Rarely. However, a review will likely be removed if we find it includes one or more of the following:
- Disclosure problems. If you are connected to the place, you must say so in your review.
- Hearsay. Your review must be based on first-hand experience and not what you heard from friends or others.
- Personal issues with staff. For example, you can't criticize a bar because a bartender wouldn't date you. If the bartender provided poor service, that's fair game.
- Personal attacks. No name calling, threats or other personal attacks.
- Slurs and prejudice. We strictly prohibit prejudicial comments about gender, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or other protected-class groups.
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