Community Guidelines
These guidelines help create a safe and welcoming environment for all Unbanned G+ members.
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Our Community Pledge
We're building a community where people can connect authentically, share meaningfully, and explore diverse perspectives in a safe environment.
By joining Unbanned G+, you're agreeing to help us maintain this welcoming space for everyone.
1. Our Community Philosophy
Unbanned G+ is built on the belief that meaningful connections happen when people feel safe, respected, and free to express themselves authentically. Our guidelines reflect this philosophy and apply to all content and interactions on our platform.
Our Core Values: Respect, Safety, Authenticity, Inclusion, and Constructive Dialogue are the foundation of our community standards.
What We Strive For
- A welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds
- Meaningful conversations and connections
- Respectful disagreement and diverse perspectives
- Protection from harassment and abuse
- Authentic self-expression within community boundaries
2. Be Respectful
Treat all community members with respect, even when you disagree. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required.
Do: Engage Respectfully
Listen to different perspectives, acknowledge valid points in others' arguments, and express disagreement constructively.
Don't: Personal Attacks
Avoid insults, name-calling, ad hominem attacks, or dismissive comments about someone's identity or background.
Do: Assume Good Faith
Give others the benefit of the doubt and approach conversations with curiosity rather than confrontation.
Don't: Harass or Bully
Never engage in targeted harassment, dogpiling, or coordinated attacks against other members.
Respectful Communication Includes
- Using people's preferred pronouns and names
- Respecting cultural differences and perspectives
- Being mindful of topics that may be sensitive to others
- Giving space for others to participate in conversations
- Acknowledging when you've made a mistake
3. Keep It Safe
We prioritize the safety and well-being of our community members. Any behavior that threatens this safety is strictly prohibited.
Zero Tolerance: We have zero tolerance for threats of violence, harassment, hate speech, or predatory behavior. Such content will be removed immediately, and accounts will be permanently banned.
Prohibited Safety Violations
| Violation | Description | Consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Threats of Violence | Direct or indirect threats to harm others | Immediate permanent ban |
| Hate Speech | Content attacking people based on protected characteristics | Immediate permanent ban |
| Harassment | Targeted abuse or intimidation | Warning then ban |
| Doxing | Sharing private personal information | Immediate permanent ban |
| Predatory Behavior | Grooming, sexual exploitation, or targeting minors | Immediate permanent ban + reporting to authorities |
4. Be Authentic
We value genuine interactions and authentic self-expression. Misrepresentation and deceptive practices undermine community trust.
Authenticity Guidelines
- Use your real identity or a consistent pseudonym
- Don't impersonate other individuals or organizations
- Don't create multiple accounts to evade restrictions or manipulate conversations
- Be transparent about conflicts of interest
- Don't artificially inflate engagement through coordinated inauthentic behavior
Note on Privacy: While we encourage authenticity, we respect your right to privacy. You're not required to share personal information you're uncomfortable disclosing.
5. Content Standards
We welcome diverse content and conversations, but all shared content must adhere to our standards.
Allowed Content
Original creations, respectful discussions, educational content, personal experiences, and constructive criticism.
Prohibited Content
Illegal material, graphic violence, pornography, spam, misinformation, and content that violates others' rights.
Content Moderation
- NSFW Content: Must be properly labeled and only shared in age-restricted communities
- Copyrighted Material: Respect intellectual property rights
- Misinformation: Deliberately false information that could cause harm is prohibited
- Spam: Repetitive, unsolicited content for commercial purposes is not allowed
- Graphic Content: Must include content warnings
6. Policy Enforcement
We enforce these guidelines consistently to maintain a safe community. Enforcement actions depend on the severity and frequency of violations.
Enforcement Actions
| Action | When Applied | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Content Removal | Single guideline violation | N/A |
| Warning | First minor violation or multiple content removals | N/A |
| Temporary Suspension | Repeated violations or single moderate violation | 1-30 days |
| Permanent Ban | Severe violation or continued violations after warnings | Permanent |
Severe Violations: Threats, hate speech, predatory behavior, and other severe violations result in immediate permanent bans without warning.
7. Reporting Issues
We rely on our community to help identify guideline violations. If you see something that violates our guidelines, please report it.
Identify the Violation
Determine which specific guideline is being violated. Check if the content falls under our prohibited categories.
Use the Report Feature
Click the "Report" button on the content or profile and select the appropriate violation category.
Provide Context (Optional)
If needed, add a brief explanation to help our moderators understand the issue.
Wait for Review
Our moderation team will review the report typically within 24 hours and take appropriate action.
Good Faith Reporting: We encourage reporting in good faith. False or malicious reporting may result in consequences for the reporter.
8. Appeals Process
If you believe an enforcement action was taken in error, you can appeal the decision.
How to Appeal
- Wait 24 hours after the enforcement action to submit an appeal
- Use the appeal form in your account settings or email appeals@unbannedg.online
- Clearly explain why you believe the action was incorrect
- Provide any relevant context or evidence
- Wait for our team to review your appeal (typically 3-5 business days)
Appeal Considerations: We may reduce penalties for first-time offenses, genuine mistakes, or cases where context changes the interpretation of content.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about these guidelines or need clarification, please contact our community team:
For general questions: community@unbannedg.online
For reporting urgent safety issues: safety@unbannedg.online
For appeals: appeals@unbannedg.online
By mail:
Unbanned G+
Attn: Community Team
123 Social Media Lane
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States