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Community Guidelines

Last Updated: December 19, 2024

Building a Respectful Learning Community

SYMCUE is a platform for developing critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and personal growth. These guidelines ensure our community remains a safe, respectful, and productive space for everyone. By participating, you agree to follow these standards.

Our Core Values

Respect

Treat all members with dignity and courtesy

Integrity

Be honest and use accurate, verifiable information

Open-Mindedness

Consider diverse perspectives with curiosity

Constructive Discourse

Focus on ideas, not personal attacks

1. Respectful Communication

DO:

  • Address others respectfully, even when you disagree
  • Focus on the argument, not the person making it
  • Use clear, professional language in all discussions
  • Acknowledge good points made by others
  • Ask clarifying questions before assuming intent

DON'T:

  • Use personal insults or ad hominem attacks
  • Mock, belittle, or demean other members
  • Use sarcasm in ways that could be hurtful
  • Dismiss others' perspectives without consideration
2. Zero Tolerance: Hate Speech & Discrimination

We have ZERO TOLERANCE for:

  • Hate speech: Content promoting hatred against individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran status
  • Slurs and derogatory language: Racial slurs, ethnic slurs, or derogatory terms targeting any protected group
  • Discrimination: Treating members unfairly or excluding them based on identity
  • Extremist content: Promoting violent extremism, terrorism, or supremacist ideologies

Consequence: Immediate permanent ban without warning

3. Harassment & Bullying

The following behaviors are prohibited:

  • Harassment: Repeated unwanted contact, following, or targeting of individuals
  • Bullying: Intimidation, threats, or patterns of aggressive behavior
  • Stalking: Monitoring or tracking someone's activity without consent
  • Doxxing: Sharing personal information (address, phone, workplace) without consent
  • Coordinated attacks: Organizing groups to target individuals
  • Threats: Direct or implied threats of violence or harm
4. Inappropriate Content

The following content is not allowed:

  • Profanity & vulgar language: Excessive profanity, crude language, or vulgar expressions
  • Sexual content: Sexually explicit material, suggestive content, or sexual harassment
  • Graphic violence: Depictions of gore, violence, or disturbing imagery
  • Illegal activity: Content promoting or facilitating illegal activities
  • Self-harm: Content glorifying or encouraging self-harm or suicide

Note: SYMCUE is a professional development platform. Please maintain language and content appropriate for educational and workplace settings.

5. Intellectual Honesty

As a platform for critical thinking and logical reasoning, we expect:

  • Cite sources: Provide references for factual claims when possible
  • Acknowledge uncertainty: Be honest when you're speculating vs. stating facts
  • No plagiarism: Credit others' ideas and don't claim them as your own
  • Good faith arguments: Engage honestly; don't use strawman or bad-faith tactics
  • Correct mistakes: If you're shown to be wrong, acknowledge it gracefully
6. Privacy & Safety
  • Don't share others' personal information without consent
  • Don't screenshot private messages to share publicly
  • Respect confidentiality in learning circles and teams
  • Don't impersonate others or create fake accounts
  • Report suspicious accounts or activity to moderators
7. Spam & Self-Promotion
  • Don't spam repetitive content or off-topic promotions
  • Don't use SYMCUE primarily for advertising or sales
  • Affiliate links and promotional content require disclosure
  • AI-generated spam or automated posting is prohibited
  • Sharing relevant resources is welcome; excessive self-promotion is not
8. Reporting Violations

If you see content or behavior that violates these guidelines:

  1. Use the Report button on any content to flag it for review
  2. Don't engage with trolls or bad-faith actors
  3. Contact moderators for urgent issues at moderation@symcue.com
  4. Provide context when reporting to help us understand the situation

Thank you for reporting! Reports are reviewed within 24-48 hours. Your identity as a reporter is kept confidential.

9. Enforcement & Consequences

Violations are handled based on severity:

Level 1

Warning

First-time minor violations: reminder of guidelines

Level 2

Temporary Suspension (1-7 days)

Repeated violations or moderate offenses

Level 3

Extended Suspension (30 days)

Serious violations or pattern of misbehavior

Level 4

Permanent Ban

Severe violations (hate speech, harassment, threats) or repeated serious offenses

Appeals: You may appeal enforcement actions by contacting appeals@symcue.com within 14 days.

10. Building Our Community Together

Every member shapes our community. Here's how you can contribute positively:

  • Welcome new members and help them get started
  • Share knowledge and provide constructive feedback
  • Celebrate others' achievements and progress
  • Report violations to keep the community safe
  • Suggest improvements through our feedback channels

Together, we're building a community of thoughtful, emotionally intelligent leaders for the AI era.