The Foundations series provides the principles for truthful living. This article translates those principles into clear, practical guidelines for how we interact on dwarfstar.com and chronicles.dwarfstar.com. These rules foster respect, truth-seeking, critical thinking, and genuine dialogue while protecting the community.
Why We Need Clear Community Guidelines
Strong communities are built on shared values and consistent standards. The Foundations series gave us the “why” and “how.” This article gives the “what” — specific expectations for all users on the Main site and Forum.
These guidelines apply across https://dwarfstar.com, https://chronicles.dwarfstar.com, and associated social media.
Core Principles From The Foundations Series
All conduct must align with the Foundations:
- Pursue verifiable truth.
- Think critically and evaluate claims honestly.
- Uphold strong ethics and morals.
- Communicate with clarity, respect, and self-control.
- Live with character and integrity.
General Community Guidelines
- Be Respectful To All — Absolutely no personal attacks.
- Seek And Share Truth — Base posts on verifiable facts.
- Practice Civil Discourse — Disagree without being disagreeable.
- No Spam or Off-Topic Posts
- Respect Privacy
- No Illegal Content
- Adult Users Only
Forum-Specific Guidelines
- Posts and replies should be meaningful and evidence-based.
- Signatures and avatars follow size limits.
- Linking should add value.
Moderation Policies
- Content may be removed at any time.
- Warnings, moderation, or bans may be used as needed.
- Report violations with clear details.
Call To Action
Read and internalize these guidelines. Lead by example. Help keep The Dwarfstar Chronicles a place of truth, respect, and genuine dialogue. Report issues promptly and constructively. Together we build something valuable.
This article completes the Foundations series and provides the practical code of conduct for our community.