BENED Discourse Community Guidelines

Last Updated: March 13, 2026

Welcome to the BENED community! These guidelines help us maintain a productive, respectful, and inclusive environment for all members.

Be Respectful

  • Treat every member with dignity and respect, even when you disagree
  • Attack ideas, not people. No personal attacks, name-calling, or harassment
  • Respect different backgrounds, perspectives, and experience levels
  • Use inclusive language and be mindful of cultural differences

Be Constructive

  • Contribute to discussions with thoughtful, relevant responses
  • Share knowledge generously — we're all here to learn and grow
  • Ask questions openly; there are no stupid questions
  • Provide context and detail when asking for help
  • Credit sources and give attribution when sharing others' work

Stay On Topic

  • Post in the appropriate category
  • Keep discussions focused on the thread topic
  • Start a new topic for new discussions rather than hijacking existing threads
  • Use descriptive titles that accurately reflect your post content

No Spam or Self-Promotion

  • No unsolicited advertising, referral links, or affiliate spam
  • Share your own projects thoughtfully — contribute to the community, don't just promote
  • No repetitive posts or flooding

Privacy and Safety

  • Never share other people's personal information without their explicit consent
  • Protect your own privacy — don't post sensitive personal details publicly
  • Report any suspicious activity or threats immediately
  • No doxxing, stalking, or targeting of individuals

Content Standards

  • No illegal content of any kind
  • No NSFW, explicit, or graphic content
  • No copyrighted material posted without permission
  • No misinformation presented as fact — cite your sources

Moderation

  • Moderator decisions are final, but can be appealed to administrators
  • If you see a problem, use the flag button — don't engage with trolls
  • Consequences follow a progressive model: warning → temporary suspension → permanent ban
  • Severe violations (threats, illegal content) result in immediate permanent bans

Trust Levels

Discourse uses a trust level system. As you participate constructively, you'll earn additional privileges:

  • TL0 (New): Basic posting abilities
  • TL1 (Basic): Full posting, messaging, flagging
  • TL2 (Member): Inviting others, editing wiki posts
  • TL3 (Regular): Recategorize topics, rename titles, expanded editing
  • TL4 (Leader): Edit others' posts, pin topics, close topics

Getting Help

By participating in BENED Discourse, you agree to follow these guidelines and our Terms of Service.