Community Guidelines
PushForge is a community built on respect, creativity, and quality. These guidelines help us maintain a safe and inspiring space for all writers and readers.
Content Standards
What We Encourage
- Original Content: Share your own thoughts, experiences, and stories
- Well-Researched Articles: Provide accurate information and cite sources when needed
- Constructive Discussions: Engage thoughtfully with other writers and readers
- Creative Expression: Explore different styles, formats, and perspectives
- Proper Attribution: Credit sources, collaborators, and inspirations
What We Don't Allow
- Plagiarism: Copying others' work without proper attribution
- Hate Speech: Content that attacks or demeans people based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability
- Harassment: Bullying, threatening, or intimidating other users
- Spam: Excessive self-promotion or irrelevant content
- Misinformation: Deliberately false or misleading information
- Adult Content: Sexually explicit material or graphic violence
- Illegal Activity: Content promoting illegal acts or services
Remember: If you wouldn't want your content shown to your grandmother, your boss, or on the front page of a newspaper, think twice before publishing it on PushForge.
Respectful Engagement
Do This
- Provide constructive feedback
- Acknowledge different perspectives
- Support fellow writers
- Engage in meaningful discussions
- Report inappropriate content
Don't Do This
- Personal attacks or insults
- Trolling or baiting arguments
- Spamming comments or reposts
- Brigading or coordinated harassment
- Impersonating others
We believe in fostering a community where everyone feels welcome to share their voice. Disagreement is natural and healthy, but it should always be expressed respectfully.
Stories Feature
Stories are 24-hour previews of your articles. When sharing stories:
- Use Quality Images: Choose clear, relevant cover images
- Accurate Previews: Make sure your story represents the actual article
- Respect Copyright: Only use images you have rights to
- No Clickbait: Don't use misleading titles or images
- Family-Friendly: Stories are visible to all users, keep them appropriate
Enforcement
We take these guidelines seriously. Violations may result in:
- Content Removal: Articles or comments that violate guidelines will be removed
- Warning: First-time minor violations receive a warning
- Temporary Suspension: Repeated violations may result in account suspension
- Permanent Ban: Serious or repeated violations can lead to permanent account termination
- Legal Action: Illegal activity will be reported to authorities
Appeal Process: If you believe your content was removed in error, you can contact our support team for review within 14 days of the action.
Best Practices
To get the most out of PushForge:
- Write Compelling Titles: Clear, interesting titles attract readers
- Use Quality Images: Visual content increases engagement
- Engage with Your Audience: Respond to comments and feedback
- Proofread: Check for spelling and grammar before publishing
- Be Consistent: Regular publishing helps build an audience
- Support Others: Read, repost, and comment on content you enjoy
- Use Tags Wisely: Relevant tags help readers discover your content