That's the whole community guidelines. No 20-page code of conduct. No hierarchy. Just don't be a jerk and lift people up when you can.
What "be nice" means
- No harassment, bullying, threats, or intimidation. Treat every member with respect. Disagree on ideas, not on people.
- No hate speech. No content that is hateful, discriminatory, or offensive toward any person or group.
- No spam or excessive self-promotion. Sharing your work is great. Dropping links to your product in every conversation is not. If you're unsure, ask yourself: "Would this be helpful if someone else posted it?"
- No impersonation. Be yourself. Don't pretend to be someone you're not.
- No illegal content. Don't share pirated materials, copyrighted content without authorization, or anything illegal.
What "help others" means
- Share what you know. If you figured something out, someone else is probably stuck on it. Share your wins, your tools, your shortcuts.
- Answer questions. If someone asks something you know the answer to, take a minute to help. That's how communities work.
- Celebrate wins. Someone launched their first website? Someone got their first customer? Cheer them on. Small wins matter.
- Be patient with beginners. Everyone starts somewhere. No dumb questions here. If you're not sure about something, ask. If someone else is not sure about something, help.
What happens if rules are broken
We're not a big corporation with layers of bureaucracy. If someone breaks the rules, here's what happens:
- First time: A friendly reminder from a moderator.
- Second time: A formal warning and a temporary mute.
- Third time: Permanent ban from the community.
For serious violations (threats, hate speech, illegal content), we may skip straight to a ban. Our decisions are at our discretion and are not subject to negotiation. If you believe a ban was issued in error, you may appeal by emailing legal@marginworks.io within 14 days.
How to report a problem
If someone is being a jerk, or if you see something that breaks these rules, email us at legal@marginworks.io. We'll look into it and take action if needed. Reports are confidential.
These guidelines are simple on purpose. If we need to add more rules as we grow, we will. But the core stays the same: be nice, and help others.