Community Guidelines
1. Respect All Members
- Treat all community members with respect and kindness
- No harassment, hate speech, or discrimination of any kind
- Be constructive with your criticism
- Respect differing opinions and perspectives
2. Content Standards
- Original content only - no plagiarism
- Properly credit sources and references
- No sexually explicit or graphically violent content
- No illegal content or discussions
- Keep self-promotion to designated areas
3. Forum Etiquette
- Post in the correct categories
- Use clear and descriptive titles
- No spamming or repeated posts
- No excessive bumping of threads
- Use the search function before posting
4. Feedback & Critique
- Be specific and constructive in feedback
- Focus on the writing, not the writer
- Use the "sandwich method" (positive-negative-positive)
- If you request feedback, be open to receiving it
5. Moderation & Enforcement
- Moderators have final say in disputes
- Violations may result in content removal or account suspension
- Repeated violations may lead to permanent bans
- Appeals can be made via contact form
These guidelines may be updated periodically. Last updated: July 5, 2025
By participating in our community, you agree to abide by these guidelines.