Community Guidelines

Effective Date: December 1, 2024

These Community Guidelines (“Guidelines”) govern user conduct within the Robots Over Dinosaurs community platform, including but not limited to forums, comment sections, user-generated content areas, and all interactive features (collectively, the “Community Platform”). By accessing or participating in the Community Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Guidelines in addition to our Terms of Use.

1. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND RESPECTFUL COMMUNICATION

All community members are required to maintain professional and respectful discourse at all times. Users shall:

  • Exercise mutual respect: Treat all community members with dignity and courtesy, regardless of gaming experience, skill level, personal opinions, or demographic characteristics.
  • Maintain civil discourse: Refrain from inflammatory rhetoric, personal attacks, defamatory statements, or discriminatory language of any nature.
  • Promote constructive engagement: Utilize respectful language in all interactions, particularly during disagreements or critical discussions, fostering an environment conducive to meaningful dialogue.

2. PROHIBITION OF HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATORY CONDUCT

Robots Over Dinosaurs maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding harassment and discriminatory behavior:

  • Harassment prohibition: Any form of harassment, cyberbullying, stalking, intimidation, or targeted abuse directed at any individual or group is strictly prohibited.
  • Anti-discrimination policy: Hate speech, discriminatory remarks, or prejudicial conduct based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic is expressly forbidden.
  • Enforcement: Violations of this provision may result in immediate account suspension or permanent termination, as determined by our moderation team.

3. COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND SPAM RESTRICTIONS

To preserve the integrity of community discussions and prevent commercial exploitation:

  • Solicitation prohibition: Unsolicited commercial advertisements, promotional materials, affiliate marketing, or any form of commercial solicitation is prohibited without prior written authorization.
  • Self-promotion limitations: Personal content sharing must be confined to designated areas when available and requires moderator approval. Excessive self-promotion may result in content removal and account restrictions.
  • Spam prevention: Repetitive posting, automated content generation, or any behavior that disrupts normal community function is prohibited.

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPLIANCE

All community members must respect intellectual property rights and legal ownership:

  • Content ownership: Users may only post, share, or distribute content for which they possess legal ownership or explicit permission to use.
  • Copyright compliance: Posting, sharing, or linking to pirated materials, unauthorized downloads, circumvention tools, or any content that violates copyright law is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate content removal and potential account termination.
  • Attribution requirements: Proper credit and attribution must be provided when referencing, quoting, or discussing third-party content or intellectual property.

5. CONSTRUCTIVE DISCOURSE AND FEEDBACK STANDARDS

Community feedback and critique must adhere to constructive communication principles:

  • Issue-focused criticism: Direct critiques toward ideas, concepts, or content rather than personal attacks against individuals.
  • Constructive methodology: Provide specific examples, evidence-based arguments, and actionable suggestions when offering criticism or feedback.
  • Professional tone: Avoid sarcastic, hostile, or deliberately inflammatory language that serves no constructive purpose in community discourse.

6. VIOLATION REPORTING PROCEDURES

Community members are encouraged to report violations through established channels:

  • Reporting mechanism: Utilize official reporting tools to notify moderators of content or behavior that violates these Guidelines.
  • Good faith requirement: Reports must be submitted in good faith and based on legitimate violations, not personal disagreements or preference differences.
  • Confidentiality: All reports will be handled confidentially, and reporter identity will be protected in accordance with our privacy practices.

7. CONTENT ORGANIZATION AND TOPICAL RELEVANCE

To maintain organized and focused discussions:

  • Appropriate placement: Post content in designated sections and forums that correspond to the subject matter and intended discussion.
  • Topic adherence: Maintain relevance to gaming, platform-related topics, or the specific subject matter of individual threads.
  • Thread management: Avoid derailing existing discussions with off-topic content; create new threads for distinct topics or conversations.

8. INCLUSIVITY AND COMMUNITY SAFETY

Robots Over Dinosaurs is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment:

  • Diverse participation: Actively support and encourage participation from community members of all backgrounds, experience levels, and demographic characteristics.
  • Impact awareness: Consider the potential impact of your communications on all community members, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups in gaming communities.
  • Intervention responsibility: Community members are encouraged to address inappropriate behavior constructively and report violations when necessary.

9. ETHICAL GAMING PRACTICES

The community upholds principles of fair play and ethical gaming conduct:

  • Anti-cheating policy: Discussion, promotion, or instruction regarding game cheats, exploits, unauthorized modifications, or circumvention of game security measures is prohibited.
  • Piracy prohibition: Sharing, promoting, or facilitating access to pirated games, unauthorized software, or illegally obtained gaming content will result in immediate account action.
  • Fair play advocacy: Community members are expected to promote integrity, sportsmanship, and ethical conduct in all gaming-related discussions.

10. PRIVACY PROTECTION AND PERSONAL INFORMATION SECURITY

User privacy and personal information security are paramount concerns:

  • Personal information prohibition: Sharing personal identifying information, including but not limited to addresses, phone numbers, financial information, or private communications, whether your own or others’, is strictly prohibited.
  • Anti-doxxing policy: Attempting to identify, locate, or share private information about community members constitutes a serious violation and may result in immediate account termination.
  • Privacy violation reporting: Suspected privacy violations should be reported immediately to the moderation team for investigation.

11. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

Violations of these Guidelines will be addressed through progressive enforcement measures:

11.1 Enforcement Actions

Depending on violation severity and user history, enforcement actions may include:

  • Formal warnings and educational guidance
  • Temporary content restrictions or removal
  • Temporary account suspension
  • Permanent account termination
  • Legal action when warranted

11.2 Appeals Process

  • Users may submit appeals for enforcement actions through official channels
  • Appeals must be submitted within thirty (30) days of the enforcement action
  • All appeals will be reviewed by senior moderation staff
  • Final enforcement decisions remain at the sole discretion of Robots Over Dinosaurs

11.3 Repeat Violations

Users with multiple violations may face escalated enforcement actions, including immediate account termination, regardless of individual violation severity.

12. GUIDELINE MODIFICATIONS AND UPDATES

Robots Over Dinosaurs reserves the right to modify, update, or replace these Guidelines at any time without prior notice. Modifications become effective immediately upon posting. Continued participation in the Community Platform following any changes constitutes acceptance of revised Guidelines.

13. INTEGRATION WITH TERMS OF USE

These Guidelines supplement and are incorporated into our Terms of Use. In cases of conflict between these Guidelines and the Terms of Use, the Terms of Use shall prevail. Violation of these Guidelines may also constitute violation of the Terms of Use.

14. CONTACT AND SUPPORT

For questions regarding these Guidelines, enforcement actions, or to report violations, please contact our moderation team at:

Email: hello@robotsoverdinosaurs.net
Subject Line: Community Guidelines – [Your Inquiry Type]

Acknowledgment: By participating in the Robots Over Dinosaurs community, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these Community Guidelines and understand that violations may result in enforcement actions up to and including permanent account termination.

Last Updated: September 24, 2025