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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
- 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
- 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
If you see content or behavior that violates these guidelines:
- Use the Report button on any content to flag it for review
- Don't engage with trolls or bad-faith actors
- Contact moderators for urgent issues at moderation@symcue.com
- 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.
Violations are handled based on severity:
Warning
First-time minor violations: reminder of guidelines
Temporary Suspension (1-7 days)
Repeated violations or moderate offenses
Extended Suspension (30 days)
Serious violations or pattern of misbehavior
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.
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.
See also our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy