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Guidelines

One set of rules, the same in every category.

The basics

  • Stay on topic

    Keep a thread to its subject. Off-topic replies waste everyone's time.

  • Be civil

    Disagree without being disagreeable. Attack ideas, not people.

  • Respect privacy

    Don't share personal information — yours or anyone else's.

Quick reference

Allowed

  • Sharing knowledge and resources
  • Backing up claims with sources
  • Constructive criticism
  • Original content with attribution
  • Reporting rule violations

Not allowed

  • Personal attacks or harassment
  • Spam or repetitive content
  • Deliberately false information
  • Illegal content or activities
  • Doxxing or sharing private information

Content standards

  • Posts

    • • Clear, descriptive titles
    • • A category that fits the subject
    • • Enough context to reply to

  • Privacy

    • • No personal information
    • • No real names without consent
    • • No location details about anyone

  • Copyright

    • • Credit original creators
    • • Follow fair use
    • • No pirated content

Enforcement

Rules are enforced in this order.

  1. Step 1: Warning

    A first or minor breach

  2. Step 2: Content removal

    The thread or reply is taken down

  3. Step 3: Suspension

    Posting is blocked for a period

  4. Step 4: Permanent ban

    For severe or repeated breaches

  5. Think a decision was wrong? You can appeal it.

    Contact support

Questions?

If a rule is unclear, ask and we will make it clearer.

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