Community Guidelines

Last Updated: November 8th, 2024

1. Safety First

Personal Safety

  • Never share private information (address, phone number, email)
  • Avoid sharing location data in real-time
  • Report suspicious behaviour immediately
  • Use strong, unique passwords and make sure to remember them

Account Security

  • Enable two-factor authentication when available, currently unavailable
  • Monitor account activity regularly
  • Log out from shared devices

2. Respectful Communication

Expected Behaviour

  • Use appropriate language
  • Consider diverse perspectives
  • Practice empathy in discussions
  • Acknowledge mistakes gracefully

Prohibited Behaviour

  • Hate speech or discrimination
  • Personal attacks or harassment
  • Trolling or inflammatory comments
  • Excessive profanity, as although swearing is allowed and accepted, excessive use can be deemed offensive

3. Content Standards

Acceptable Content

  • Original creations
  • Properly credited shared content
  • Constructive discussions
  • Relevant news and updates

Prohibited Content

  • Adult or explicit material without proper disclosure
  • Graphic violence
  • Illegal activities
  • Spam or misleading information
  • Unauthorised advertisements, and advertisements without disclosure
  • Private information of others

4. Intellectual Property

  • Only post content you own or have permission to share
  • Properly attribute sources when sharing
  • Respect copyright and trademark laws
  • Report copyright violations

5. Reporting and Enforcement

How to Report

  • Use the built-in reporting tools
  • Provide specific details about violations
  • Include relevant evidence

Enforcement Actions

  • Warnings for minor violations
  • Temporary suspension for repeated issues
  • Permanent ban for serious violations
  • Immediate action for severe cases

6. Account Integrity

Account Requirements

  • One account per person with good reason
  • Accurate profile information
  • No impersonation
  • No automated accounts

7. Community Engagement

Best Practices

  • Contribute meaningfully to discussions
  • Help newcomers understand platform rules
  • Share constructive feedback
  • Celebrate community achievements

8. Updates and Changes

These guidelines may be updated to address new challenges and community needs. Users will be notified of significant changes.

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