TechRebels Forum Guidelines: Building a Thriving, Respectful Community

Welcome to TechRebels! These guidelines are here to ensure this forum remains a productive, respectful, and enjoyable space for everyone. By participating, you agree to uphold these principles and contribute to a positive experience for all.

1. This is a Civilized Place for Public Discussion

Treat this forum as you would a public park—shared, respectful, and open to everyone. TechRebels is a space to exchange ideas, share skills, and foster ongoing conversations in a kind and friendly manner.

These are guidelines, not rigid rules, intended to guide community judgment and maintain a welcoming environment.

2. Improve the Discussion

Every post should add value to the conversation, no matter how small. Before posting, ask yourself: Does this contribute positively? If not, rethink and refine your message.

Spend time exploring ongoing discussions before starting new ones. This helps you engage more meaningfully with others who share your interests. Respect the topics and the people discussing them, even when you disagree.

3. Be Agreeable, Even When You Disagree

Disagreements are natural but must remain respectful. Criticize ideas, not people, and avoid:

  • Name-calling
  • Personal attacks
  • Responding to tone rather than content
  • Instant rebuttals without thoughtful consideration

Focus on providing constructive insights that elevate the conversation.

4. No 18+ or Inappropriate Content

TechRebels is a professional, family-friendly space. Explicit, obscene, or inappropriate content is strictly prohibited. This includes:

  • Pornographic or sexually explicit material
  • Violent or graphic imagery
  • Inappropriate jokes, memes, or discussions

Let’s ensure this community remains safe and welcoming for everyone. If you encounter such content, flag it for moderator review.

5. Your Participation Counts

Every interaction shapes the tone of this forum. Engage in discussions that inspire and avoid those that detract from the community’s purpose. Use features like likes, bookmarks, and flags to promote meaningful content and improve your experience.

6. If You See a Problem, Flag It

Moderators are here to facilitate, but the community plays an active role in maintaining order. Instead of replying to bad behavior, flag it. Enough flags will prompt automatic or moderator intervention.

Moderators reserve the right to remove content or accounts at any time to protect the community.

7. Always Be Civil

Healthy conversations thrive on respect. Avoid:

  • Offensive, abusive, or hateful speech
  • Obscene or explicit language
  • Harassment, impersonation, or sharing private information
  • Spam or vandalism

Remember, this is a public forum. Keep all language, links, and images appropriate for all audiences.

8. Keep It Tidy

Help keep the forum organized by:

  • Posting in the correct categories
  • Avoiding cross-posting the same content
  • Staying on topic in discussions
  • Using the “Like” button instead of redundant replies like “+1” or “Agreed”

Tidy forums foster better discussions.

9. Share Content Responsibly

While sharing original content is highly encouraged, posting content created by others is permitted, provided you credit and source the original creator appropriately. This ensures respect for intellectual property and builds a culture of trust and fairness.

10. Understanding and Managing Terets

TechRebels features a unique hierarchy of Hubs > Terets > Bytes, and you have the opportunity to create your own Terets within this structure. However, these must adhere to the following rules:

  • Approval Process: All Terets must be approved by site moderators and admins.
  • Placement Under Hubs: Site admins are responsible for placing Terets under their appropriate Hubs.
  • Earning Potential: You can potentially earn money from your Terets. However, this feature is still under development, and further documentation will be provided in the future.
  • Compliance with Guidelines: Terets must comply with the forum guidelines. Non-compliant Terets risk being banned or taken over by the admins.

By contributing Terets, you play a vital role in shaping TechRebels while upholding the community’s standards and values.

11. Powered by You

This forum thrives because of you, the community. If you have questions or concerns, start a discussion in #site-feedback or contact the moderators for urgent issues.

Let’s work together to make TechRebels a space that inspires innovation, fosters learning, and connects tech enthusiasts from around the world.