Welcome to Peace Place! We're thrilled to have you join our community dedicated to fostering understanding, connection, and positive interactions. To ensure a peaceful and enriching experience for everyone, we ask that all members adhere to the following guidelines: **1\. Be Respectful and Kind:** - Treat all members with courtesy, empathy, and respect, even when you disagree. - Personal attacks, insults, harassment, bullying, and hate speech of any kind are strictly prohibited. This includes comments based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other personal attribute. - Remember the human behind the screen. Consider how your words might impact others. **2\. Foster Constructive Dialogue:** - Engage in discussions thoughtfully and constructively. - Focus on ideas and arguments, not on attacking individuals. - Healthy debate is encouraged, but maintain a civil tone. If a discussion becomes heated, take a break. **3\. Protect Privacy:** - Do not share personal or private information about other members without their explicit consent. - Be mindful of your own privacy and consider what information you share publicly. - Doxing (publishing private information about an individual without their consent) is strictly forbidden. **4\. No Nudity, Pornography, or Sexually Explicit Content:** - Peace Place is a safe space for all ages. Any content that is sexually explicit, pornographic, or contains nudity is not allowed. **5\. No Illegal Activities or Content:** - Do not post, promote, or encourage any illegal activities. - This includes, but is not limited to, content related to illegal drugs, violence, fraud, or the sale of illegal goods. **6\. No Spam or Self-Promotion:** - Do not spam other users with unsolicited messages or repetitive posts. - Excessive self-promotion or advertising of external products/services is not permitted. Occasional, relevant sharing may be allowed if it genuinely contributes to a discussion, but always prioritize community value over self-interest. **7\. Report Inappropriate Content:** - If you encounter content or behavior that violates these guidelines, please report it immediately using the reporting tools provided. Do not engage with the violator yourself. - Our moderation team will review all reports and take appropriate action. **8\. Authenticity and Honesty:** - Do not impersonate other individuals or entities. - Do not create multiple accounts to circumvent rules or mislead others. - Do not spread misinformation or intentionally false content. **9\. Respect Intellectual Property:** - Do not post copyrighted material without proper attribution or permission. - Give credit where credit is due. **10\. Follow Moderator Instructions:** - Our moderators are here to ensure a safe and positive environment. Please respect their decisions and follow their instructions. - Attempts to argue with, harass, or circumvent moderator actions may result in further consequences. **Consequences of Violating Guidelines:** Violations of these guidelines may result in a range of actions, including: - Content removal - Warning - Temporary suspension - Permanent ban **By joining and using Peace Place, you agree to abide by these Community Guidelines.** We believe that by working together, we can create a truly peaceful, supportive, and engaging online community for everyone.