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# Code of Conduct |
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Applies to platform-operated spaces: official channels, direct communication with us, and the platform forum at [forums.makenot.work](https://forums.makenot.work). Creator-run forums have their own rules. |
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## The Short Version |
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Be decent. Assume good faith. Stay on topic. |
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## Expected Behavior |
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- **Treat people with respect**: Disagreement is fine; personal attacks aren't |
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- **Stay on topic**: Platform forums are for platform discussion |
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- **Give constructive feedback**: "This doesn't work for me because X" is useful; "this sucks" isn't |
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- **Respect privacy**: Don't share others' personal information |
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## Unacceptable Behavior |
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- **Harassment**: Sustained unwanted contact, threats, or intimidation |
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- **Discrimination**: Attacks based on identity, background, or protected characteristics |
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- **Spam**: Promotional content, repetitive posts, off-topic solicitation |
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- **Doxxing**: Sharing private information without consent |
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- **Bad faith participation**: Trolling, intentional disruption, sea-lioning |
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## Enforcement |
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1. **Direct message**: Most first violations get a note explaining the issue |
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2. **Temporary suspension**: Repeated issues or serious violations |
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3. **Permanent ban**: Sustained bad behavior or egregious violations |
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We try to be fair and explain our reasoning, but we don't have elaborate appeals processes. |
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## Reporting |
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Email community@makenot.work with: |
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- Link to the content or behavior |
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- Brief description of the issue |
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We review reports and respond within 3 business days. |
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## For Creator Forums |
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Creators set their own community standards. If you have issues with a creator's forum, contact the creator directly. We only intervene for legal violations or content that harms the broader platform. |
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## See Also |
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- [Forums & Discussion](./forums.md): Our community philosophy and forum details |
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