Community Guidelines
Last updated: January 29, 2026
These guidelines help maintain a positive, respectful community where everyone feels welcome to participate.
1. Be Respectful
- Treat all members with respect and courtesy
- Disagree with ideas, not people
- No personal attacks, harassment, or bullying
- Respect diverse perspectives and backgrounds
2. Stay On Topic
- Post content in appropriate forums/categories
- Keep discussions relevant to the topic
- Avoid excessive off-topic conversation
- Use descriptive titles for new topics
3. No Spam or Self-Promotion
- Don't post unsolicited advertisements
- Limit self-promotion to designated areas
- No duplicate posts or cross-posting
- Contribute value, not just links
4. Protect Privacy
- Don't share others' personal information
- Respect confidentiality
- Be mindful of what you share publicly
- Report privacy violations to moderators
5. Use Appropriate Language
- Keep content family-friendly
- No profanity or offensive language
- Avoid inflammatory or provocative posts
- Write clearly and thoughtfully
6. Give Credit
- Cite sources for shared content
- Acknowledge others' contributions
- Respect intellectual property
- Don't plagiarize
7. Help Others
- Share knowledge and experience
- Welcome new members
- Provide constructive feedback
- Assume good intentions
Enforcement
Violations may result in:
- Warning from moderators
- Temporary suspension
- Permanent ban for serious or repeat violations
Reporting Issues
If you see content that violates these guidelines:
- Use the "Report" button on the post
- Contact moderators directly
- Email community@example.com
Together, we create a community that benefits everyone. Thank you for helping us maintain a positive environment!
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