Rules
Community guidelines for Discuo
Global Rules
- Do not post anything that violates local or international law.
- Do not post personally identifiable information (doxing).
- Do not attempt to disrupt or degrade the platform's performance.
- Do not impersonate moderators or administrators.
- Do not attempt to evade bans or restrictions.
Content Rules
- No spam or automated posting.
- No commercial advertising or unauthorized promotions.
- No gore, explicit violence, or disturbing content.
- No explicit sexual content or nudity.
- No harassment, hate speech, or targeted attacks.
- No malicious files or links.
Discussion Guidelines
- Stay on topic within category threads.
- Do not intentionally derail discussions.
- Avoid excessive cross-posting or thread flooding.
- Do not bump threads without adding to the discussion.
- Respect thread branching - create new branches for diverging topics.
Image Rules
- Maximum file size: 5MB
- Supported formats: PNG, JPG, WebP
- No illegal or explicit content
- No gore or disturbing imagery
- Images should be relevant to the discussion
- One image per post/comment
Privacy & Identity
- Tripcodes are optional but recommended for consistent identity
- Respect anonymity - do not demand or pressure users to identify themselves
- Do not share private communications without consent
Moderation
- Moderator decisions are final but can be appealed on /meta
- Ban evasion will result in permanent exclusion
- Report rule violations instead of engaging with rule breakers
- Moderators may remove content without notice if it violates rules
- Repeated minor violations will be treated as a major violation
Important Notes
- These rules are enforced to maintain the quality and integrity of discussions.
- Discuo focuses on meaningful conversation and natural thread evolution.
- Our moderation approach is minimal but firm - we intervene only when necessary.
- Rules may be updated as needed to address new challenges or improve the platform.