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Effective Date: December 1st, 2024 A.D.

Welcome to Robots Over Dinosaurs! We’re thrilled to have you as part of our community of passionate gamers. These Community Guidelines outline our expectations to ensure everyone enjoys a positive, respectful experience. By participating in our forums, comments, and other interactive areas of the site, you agree to follow these guidelines.

1. Respectful Communication

Robots Over Dinosaurs is a space for gamers of all backgrounds and identities. We expect community members to:

  • Treat everyone with respect, regardless of their experience level, opinions, or background.
  • Avoid inflammatory or disrespectful language, including hate speech, personal attacks, or discriminatory remarks.
  • Use constructive language, especially when engaging in debates or critiques, and aim for a positive tone in discussions.

2. Zero Tolerance for Harassment and Hate Speech

We want Robots Over Dinosaurs to be a safe space for everyone. As such:

  • Harassment, bullying, or any form of targeted abuse will not be tolerated.
  • Hate speech based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, disability, or other characteristics is strictly prohibited.
  • Repeated violations of this guideline will result in immediate account suspension or ban.

3. No Spam or Self-Promotion

Our community space is here for discussion and genuine engagement. To keep the platform free from spam:

  • Do not post unsolicited advertisements, promotions, or affiliate links.
  • Limit self-promotion to designated areas, if available. Seek permission from moderators before sharing your own content.
  • Repeated spam posts or promotion will lead to account restrictions.

4. Respect Intellectual Property

All members are expected to respect intellectual property rights. This means:

  • Only share content, images, videos, or text that you own or have permission to share.
  • Do not post pirated content, illegal downloads, or hacking software. Such content will be removed immediately, and the account may be banned.
  • Always give proper credit when sharing or discussing others’ work.

5. Constructive Feedback and Critique

We encourage feedback, but it should be given constructively. When sharing your opinions:

  • Focus on critiquing ideas, not individuals. Attack ideas, not people.
  • Provide constructive criticism with examples or suggestions for improvement.
  • Avoid sarcasm, aggressive language, and excessive negativity. Aim to foster meaningful discussions that benefit the community.

6. Reporting Violations

If you come across content that violates these guidelines, please report it to our moderation team. We rely on our community to help maintain a safe space for everyone.

  • Reports should be made responsibly. Do not report content simply because you disagree with it.
  • All reports will be reviewed by moderators and handled appropriately, with confidentiality for the reporter.

7. Stay on Topic

To keep discussions organized and relevant:

  • Post comments, reviews, and feedback in the appropriate forums or sections.
  • Avoid off-topic discussions or tangents in threads. If there is something new you want to discuss, start a new thread or post.
  • Keep the conversations focused on gaming, the topics of articles, or other relevant discussions.

8. Safe and Inclusive Gaming Environment

Robots Over Dinosaurs promotes a safe and inclusive community for all gamers:

  • Encourage diverse voices and opinions, and celebrate the contributions of all gamers, regardless of their background or skill level.
  • Be mindful of how your words may affect others, especially those from underrepresented groups in gaming.
  • Challenge offensive or discriminatory behavior constructively and report it when necessary.

9. No Cheating, Hacking, or Piracy

We are committed to upholding ethical gaming practices:

  • Discussions that encourage or promote cheating, hacking, or exploiting games are strictly prohibited.
  • Sharing or promoting pirated games, illegal downloads, or unauthorized software is not allowed and will result in immediate removal and account action.
  • Community members should celebrate fair play and integrity in gaming.

10. Privacy and Personal Information

We prioritize the privacy of all users and encourage others to do the same:

  • Do not share personal information, such as addresses, phone numbers, or financial details, about yourself or others.
  • Respect the privacy of other community members and avoid doxxing or sharing private conversations.
  • If you suspect someone is violating this rule, report it immediately to the moderation team.

11. Enforcement of Guidelines

Robots Over Dinosaurs’s moderation team will enforce these guidelines to maintain a positive experience for all:

  • Violations of these guidelines may result in warnings, content removal, account suspension, or a permanent ban, depending on the severity of the infraction.
  • Appeals can be submitted if you believe an enforcement action was taken in error. Appeals will be reviewed by the moderation team, but final decisions will remain at our discretion.

Robots Over Dinosaurs reserves the right to update these Community Guidelines as necessary. Changes will be posted here, and continued use of the community indicates acceptance of any revised terms.

Together, we can create a safe, supportive, and fun community for gamers from all walks of life. Thank you for helping make Robots Over Dinosaurs a space where everyone can enjoy their love of gaming!