Our mission is to create a welcoming, engaging, and supportive community for everyone interested in appliances. Whether you are asking questions, answering them, or simply exploring, we expect everyone to follow these guidelines to ensure a positive environment.
1. Be Respectful
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Treat everyone with kindness and respect, regardless of their experience level or background.
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Avoid personal attacks, harassment, or any kind of discriminatory language.
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Disagreements are natural, but ensure discussions remain constructive and civil.
...if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
2. Stay On-Topic
Focus discussions and questions on appliances or related subjects. Off-topic content, spam, or promotional material is not allowed.
When answering a question, ensure your response is relevant and helpful. Avoid long tangents or unrelated topics.
Here is some more information on what is considered on-topic
3. Share Knowledge Responsibly
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Provide clear, accurate, and thorough information when asking or answering questions. If you’re unsure of something, it’s okay to ask for clarification.
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Cite sources where applicable and avoid sharing unverified or harmful advice, especially regarding safety or appliance maintenance.
4. No Plagiarism
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Do not copy and paste material from other sources without proper attribution.
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Do not use pictures from other sources without proper attribution.
6. Use Constructive Feedback
Feedback should aim to improve, not belittle. When offering corrections or suggestions, focus on helping others learn rather than pointing out flaws harshly.
Offer alternatives and suggestions rather than simply stating what is wrong.
Feedback should add to a conversation rather than diminish value.
7. Flag Inappropriate Content
Help maintain the community by reporting content that violates these guidelines.
If you encounter a post that doesn’t follow the code of conduct, flag it for moderator review rather than engaging in a public argument.
8. Protect Privacy
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Do not share private information such as addresses, phone numbers, or emails.
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Respect the privacy of others. Do not ask for sensitive personal details.
9. Be Mindful of Language
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Use language that is professional and clear. Avoid profanity, offensive jokes, or language that could alienate others.
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Aim to make your posts accessible to users from diverse backgrounds and levels of technical knowledge.
10. Support the Community
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Encourage collaboration, learning, and sharing. Be welcoming to newcomers and help foster an environment where everyone feels comfortable participating.
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Help others by providing upvotes for useful questions and answers, and guide new users on how to contribute effectively.