Discussion Etiquette Guidelines

General Conduct:

• Respectful Communication: Treat all members with courtesy and respect, regardless of their opinions or backgrounds.

• No Personal Attacks: Refrain from engaging in personal insults, harassment, or threats.

• Constructive Criticism: Offer feedback and criticisms in a constructive and helpful manner.

• Stay on Topic: Keep discussions relevant to the forum's subject matter.

• No Spam or Advertising: Avoid posting irrelevant content, advertisements, or promotional material.

• Privacy: Respect the privacy of other members and avoid sharing personal information without their consent. 

Content Guidelines:

• No Hate Speech or Discrimination: Do not post content that promotes hate speech, discrimination, or prejudice against any group or individual.

• No Illegal Activities: Do not engage in or promote any illegal activities.

• No Explicit Content: Refrain from posting sexually explicit or graphic content.

• No Misinformation: Ensure that information shared is accurate and reliable.

• Source Crediting: When quoting or referencing external sources, provide proper attribution.

Enforcing Moderation Rules:

Platform administrators and moderators enforce moderation rules. They review user content, handle reports of violations, and take necessary action when needed.

Consequences of violating moderation rules:

Consequences depend on the violation's severity and frequency. These range from warnings to content removal, and may include temporary suspensions or permanent bans—all to maintain a safe and healthy discussion space for the community.

Copyright:

Respect copyright laws and do not post copyrighted material without permission