WaterPixels Code Of Conduct

Davide DB · May 1

Hello to all members of WaterPixels.

It has now been almost 5 months since the birth of this wonderful community.

We do not forget where we came from and we have done everything to make the transition to this new community as smooth as possible and to continue the good work that had been built up over twenty years.

We also see the impact of social media and how they have made public debate more toxic. Behind our avatars and nicknames there are still people with all their facets, complexities and feelings.

This is why we want to remind everyone that when registering and using the forum, you agree to accept the following conditions of use:

https://waterpixels.net/terms/

Be respectful: Treat all forum members with respect and courtesy. Avoid personal attacks, insults, or any form of harassment. Disagreements are fine, but keep the discussion civil and focus on the topic at hand. Just agree to disagree.
Maintain a welcoming environment: Foster an inclusive and friendly atmosphere. Avoid discriminatory language, hate speech, or any form of offensive content that targets individuals or groups based on their race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.
Stay on-topic: Keep discussions relevant to the forum's purpose and guidelines. Avoid derailing threads or posting unrelated content. If you have a new topic to discuss, create a new thread or find an appropriate existing one. Leave it to the moderators to decide if something is badly off-topic bearing in mind that the forum is about having fun as well as learning!
No spamming or self-promotion: Avoid excessive self-promotion, advertising, or posting irrelevant links. If you want to share content or links, make sure they are relevant and add value to the discussion.
Protect privacy and confidentiality: Respect the privacy of others and avoid sharing personal information without consent. Do not post private or confidential information about yourself or others.
Report inappropriate behavior: If you encounter any behavior that violates the code of conduct, report it to the forum moderators or administrators. Do not engage in public arguments or attempts at moderation.
Be mindful of intellectual property: Respect copyright laws and give proper credit when sharing or quoting content from other sources. Do not post copyrighted material without permission.
Use appropriate language and tone: Avoid excessive use of profanity, offensive language, or derogatory remarks. Maintain a professional and respectful tone in your interactions.
Be aware of the consequences: Understand that violations of this code of conduct may result in warnings, temporary suspensions, or permanent bans from the forum. Respect the authority of the moderators and administrators in enforcing the code.

From now on, a progressive system of warnings will be implemented that may lead to the suspension of users who do not comply with the above-mentioned code of conduct.