Community Guidelines
These rules help maintain a positive, safe, and productive environment for everyone in the Inventtive community. Please read and follow them.
Last updated: December 2024
The Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like to be treated. Be respectful, constructive, and remember there are real people behind every username.
Core Community Rules
1. Be Respectful and Civil
Treat all community members with respect and courtesy, regardless of their background, opinions, or experience level.
✅ Do:
- • Use welcoming and inclusive language
- • Respect different viewpoints and experiences
- • Give constructive feedback
- • Help newcomers feel welcome
❌ Don't:
- • Use offensive, derogatory, or discriminatory language
- • Engage in personal attacks or harassment
- • Threaten or intimidate other users
- • Make assumptions about others' identities
2. Keep Content Relevant and High Quality
Share content that adds value to the community and fits the purpose of each community.
✅ Do:
- • Post in appropriate communities
- • Use descriptive titles and clear descriptions
- • Share original, valuable content
- • Provide context and background information
❌ Don't:
- • Post spam, duplicate, or low-effort content
- • Share misleading or false information
- • Post off-topic or irrelevant content
- • Use clickbait titles or manipulative content
3. Respect Intellectual Property
Only share content you own or have permission to use. Respect others' creative work and intellectual property.
✅ Do:
- • Share your own original content
- • Give proper attribution when sharing others' work
- • Use licensed or public domain content appropriately
- • Respect trademark and copyright laws
❌ Don't:
- • Share copyrighted content without permission
- • Claim others' work as your own
- • Use trademarked logos or branding improperly
- • Share pirated or illegally obtained content
4. No Spam or Self-Promotion Abuse
While sharing your products and projects is encouraged, excessive self-promotion and spam are not allowed.
✅ Do:
- • Share your genuine products and projects
- • Engage with the community beyond self-promotion
- • Provide value in your promotional content
- • Follow the 9:1 rule (9 community contributions for every 1 promotion)
❌ Don't:
- • Post the same content repeatedly
- • Share affiliate links or get-rich-quick schemes
- • Use multiple accounts to promote the same content
- • Send unsolicited promotional messages
5. Prohibited Content
Certain types of content are strictly prohibited on Inventtive to maintain a safe environment for all users.
Absolutely Prohibited:
- • Illegal content or activities
- • Adult/NSFW content
- • Violence, threats, or harmful content
- • Hate speech or discrimination
- • Harassment or doxxing
Also Not Allowed:
- • Misinformation or conspiracy theories
- • Scams, fraud, or deceptive practices
- • Personal information sharing (doxxing)
- • Content promoting self-harm
- • Malware or phishing attempts
Voting Guidelines
Good Voting Practices
- • Upvote content that adds value to the community
- • Upvote well-researched and helpful posts
- • Upvote constructive comments and discussions
- • Consider the effort and quality of content
- • Vote based on content merit, not personal preference
Voting Don'ts
- • Don't downvote just because you disagree
- • Don't vote manipulate with multiple accounts
- • Don't ask others to vote on your content
- • Don't vote based on the author rather than content
- • Don't mass downvote someone's profile
Community-Specific Rules
In addition to these platform-wide rules, each community may have its own specific guidelines:
- • Communities can set additional rules for their specific focus area
- • Always read and follow community-specific rules before participating
- • Community rules are displayed in the community sidebar and settings
- • Moderators enforce both platform-wide and community-specific rules
- • When in doubt, ask community moderators for clarification
Moderation and Enforcement
Reporting
- • Report rule violations when you see them
- • Use the report button on posts and comments
- • Provide clear reasons for reports
- • Don't abuse the reporting system
Warnings
- • First violations may result in warnings
- • Warnings help users understand expectations
- • Multiple warnings may lead to restrictions
- • Serious violations may skip warning stage
Consequences
- • Content removal for rule violations
- • Temporary suspensions for repeated violations
- • Permanent bans for serious or repeated violations
- • Appeals process available for all actions
Appeals Process
If You Disagree with a Moderation Decision
We understand that moderation decisions can sometimes seem unclear or unfair. Here's how to appeal:
- Review the specific rule that was allegedly violated
- Contact the community moderators or our support team
- Provide a clear explanation of why you believe the decision was incorrect
- Include any relevant context or evidence
- Wait for a response (typically within 3-7 business days)
- Accept the final decision or escalate to platform administrators if needed
Best Practices for Community Participation
Building Positive Relationships
- • Welcome new community members
- • Share knowledge and expertise generously
- • Give credit where credit is due
- • Admit mistakes and learn from them
- • Support others' success and celebrate achievements
Effective Communication
- • Be clear and concise in your communication
- • Use proper grammar and formatting
- • Stay on topic in discussions
- • Ask questions when you need clarification
- • Provide constructive feedback and suggestions
Remember: These rules are designed to foster a positive, productive community. When in doubt, err on the side of kindness and respect. If you're unsure about something, don't hesitate to ask moderators or check our Help Center.
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