Code of conduct
Basic rules
Argue, don't insult
Criticizing ideas is fine. Personal attacks are a violation.
Cite your sources
Factual claims must be backed by references or acknowledged as opinion.
Don't duplicate
One thread — one topic. Spam and repetitive posts are removed.
Disclose conflicts of interest
If you have a personal or financial stake, say so.
Respect others' privacy
Don't publish other members' personal data without their consent.
Protection
Anti-harassment
- —Threats of any kind — immediate ban
- —Systematic harassment of a member — temporary restriction or ban
- —Discriminatory remarks — a warning, and a ban if repeated
- —Coordinated attacks (brigading) — a ban for all involved + escalation
Integrity
Protection from spam and bots
- ✓New accounts are limited in their actions until they reach 10 karma
- ✓Regular analysis of behavioral patterns for signs of coordination
- ✓Registration requires verification (email or LinkedIn)
- ✓Suspicious voting patterns are analyzed by AI and reviewed manually
Sanctions
Levels of enforcement
| Level | Trigger | Effect | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warning | A first, non-severe violation | A notice with no restrictions | ✓ |
| Temporary restriction | A repeated or severe violation | Read-only, 7–30 days | ✓ |
| Account ban | Systematic violations or a severe violation | A full restriction | — |
| Appeal | Any decision | Reviewed by a different moderator | ✓ |