Community Guidelines

Our platform thrives on thoughtful discourse around genuinely significant developments. These guidelines help maintain the quality that sets us apart.

Core Principles

🎯 Significance First

We only discuss developments that score 7+ on genuine importance and global impact.

💼 Professional Discourse

Engage as you would with colleagues—thoughtful, respectful, and constructive.

📊 Evidence-Based

Support claims with credible sources and acknowledge uncertainty when appropriate.

Topic Submission Standards

What qualifies as significant?

Policy Changes with Broad Impact

Regulatory developments, international agreements, or institutional changes affecting multiple stakeholders

Technological Breakthroughs

Innovations with practical applications or research advancing fundamental understanding

Economic Developments

Market shifts, monetary policy changes, or business developments with systemic implications

Social & Cultural Shifts

Demographic changes, cultural movements, or social developments with lasting implications

What doesn't qualify:

  • • Celebrity news or entertainment gossip
  • • Individual social media posts or personal opinions
  • • Routine business earnings or minor personnel changes
  • • Local news without broader significance
  • • Speculation without substantial evidence

Discussion Standards

✅ Encouraged

  • •Thoughtful analysis and interpretation
  • •Questions that advance understanding
  • •Relevant expertise and professional experience
  • •Constructive disagreement with reasoning
  • •Links to credible sources and evidence
  • •Acknowledgment of uncertainty or limitations

❌ Discouraged

  • •Quick reactions without thoughtful consideration
  • •Personal attacks or dismissive language
  • •Off-topic tangents or agenda promotion
  • •Unsupported claims or conspiracy theories
  • •Inflammatory language or emotional appeals
  • •Repetitive posting or spam-like behavior

User Roles & Responsibilities

👤 Contributors

All registered users can comment and engage in discussions.

  • • Participate thoughtfully in discussions
  • • Report inappropriate content
  • • Build reputation through quality engagement

✏️ Topic Creators

Experienced users who can submit new topics for discussion.

  • • Ensure topic meets significance threshold (7+)
  • • Provide accurate, well-sourced information
  • • Engage constructively with resulting discussions

🛡️ Moderators

Trusted community members who help maintain discussion quality.

  • • Review flagged content and topics
  • • Ensure compliance with community standards
  • • Guide discussions when necessary

Community Enforcement

We believe in progressive enforcement that prioritizes education and improvement over punishment.

1

Guidance

First-time violations typically receive educational feedback and guidance on improvement.

2

Warning

Repeated violations result in formal warnings and temporary restrictions on posting.

3

Suspension

Serious or persistent violations may result in temporary or permanent account suspension.

Appeals & Contact

We're committed to fair and transparent moderation. If you believe a moderation decision was made in error:

  • •Review these guidelines to understand our standards
  • •Contact our moderation team with specific concerns
  • •Provide context and rationale for your appeal

For questions about these guidelines or appeals, contact us through your profile settings or reach out to our moderation team.

These guidelines are designed to foster meaningful discourse around significant developments. By participating, you're helping build a community focused on what truly matters.