Welcome to Pond, the open discussion space within the Canuckduck ecosystem. To ensure a constructive and respectful environment, all users must follow these guidelines. By participating in Pond, you agree to uphold these rules and contribute to meaningful, solution-oriented discussions.
1. Respectful Engagement
- Treat others with courtesy and respect, even when you disagree.
- Personal attacks, hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory remarks will not be tolerated.
- Avoid inflammatory or intentionally divisive language—debate ideas, not individuals.
2. Constructive Discussion
- Keep discussions focused on the topic at hand.
- Provide evidence or reasoning for claims—avoid spreading misinformation.
- Disagreements should remain civil and solution-focused.
3. No Harassment or Targeted Abuse
- Harassment, bullying, or threats (direct or indirect) will result in immediate action.
- Doxxing (sharing personal information without consent) is strictly prohibited.
- If you feel harassed or unsafe, report the issue immediately.
4. No Spam or Promotional Content
- Discussions should be issue-focused, not self-promotional.
- Avoid excessive linking, advertising, or off-topic content.
- Political advocacy must remain issue-based—no party endorsements or campaign promotions.
5. Misinformation and Fact-Checking
- Users should strive for accuracy—cite sources where possible.
- Intentional misinformation or manipulation of facts will be flagged and reviewed.
- Community-driven fact-checking is encouraged, but respectful dialogue is key.
6. Privacy and Anonymity
- Do not share personal or private information—yours or anyone else’s.
- Users must respect the anonymity of others where applicable.
- Discussions about real-world issues should focus on policies and ideas, not private individuals.
7. Moderation and Enforcement
- Posts or comments that violate these rules may be removed.
- Repeat violations may lead to account suspension or banning.
- If you believe a moderation decision was unfair, you may appeal through the designated process.
8. Reporting Violations
- If you encounter behavior that violates these guidelines, report it immediately.
- Reports will be reviewed by moderators, and action will be taken where necessary.
- Abuse of the reporting system (e.g., false reports) may result in penalties.
9. Staying on Topic
- Discussions should contribute meaningfully to the broader civic engagement goals of Canuckduck.
- Off-topic content should be kept to designated areas (if applicable).
- Threads may be closed if they become unproductive or overly hostile.
10. Commitment to Open and Fair Discussions
- Pond is a space for thoughtful engagement, not echo chambers or agenda-pushing.
- Constructive disagreement is welcome—personal attacks are not.
- Our goal is to create an open yet safe space for discussing complex issues that affect communities.
By participating in Pond, you are helping build a space where civic engagement thrives. Let’s work together to foster meaningful discussions that lead to real change.