📋 Community Guidelines

🎯 Core Principles

Our community is built on these fundamental values that guide all interactions:

• Respect and Kindness Treat all community members with dignity and courtesy, regardless of their opinions or theories about the Wavelength Lore universe.
• Constructive Discussion Engage in meaningful conversations that contribute to the community's understanding and enjoyment of the lore.
• Inclusive Environment Welcome newcomers and create a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing their thoughts and theories.
• Quality Content Share thoughtful posts, well-researched theories, and creative content that enriches the community experience.
• Community Spirit Support fellow fans, celebrate discoveries, and help build the collective knowledge of the Wavelength universe.

✍️ Posting Guidelines

📝 Creating Posts

• Use Descriptive Titles Write clear, specific titles that accurately describe your post content. Avoid vague titles like "Question" or "Theory".
• Choose the Right Category Select the most appropriate category for your post to help others find and engage with your content.
• Provide Context Include relevant background information, episode references, or lore connections to help others understand your post.
• Use Spoiler Tags Mark content that might spoil recent episodes or major plot points for other community members.

💬 Commenting and Replies

• Stay On Topic Keep your comments relevant to the original post and ongoing discussion thread.
• Quote Appropriately When responding to specific points, use quotes to provide clear context for your replies.
• Build on Ideas Add to existing theories and discussions rather than simply agreeing or disagreeing without explanation.
• Respect Different Opinions Acknowledge that there can be multiple valid interpretations of the lore and episodes.

📂 Forum Categories

Understanding our forum structure helps you post in the right place and find relevant discussions:

Available Categories

🗣️ General Discussion

Open conversations about Wavelength Lore, community topics, introductions, and general fan discussions that don't fit into specialized categories.

📜 Lore & Theories

Deep dives into the Wavelength universe, character analysis, world-building discussions, timeline theories, and connections between different story elements.

🎵 Episode Discussions

Episode-specific conversations, reactions, analysis of new releases, and discussions about musical elements and storytelling techniques.

🎨 Fan Creations

Share your artwork, fan fiction, music covers, videos, and other creative content inspired by the Wavelength Lore universe.

🚫 Prohibited Content

The following content is not allowed anywhere in our community:

• Harassment and Personal Attacks Any form of bullying, harassment, or personal attacks against community members or creators.
• Hate Speech and Discrimination Content that promotes hatred or discrimination based on race, gender, religion, sexuality, or other personal characteristics.
• Spam and Self-Promotion Excessive posting, duplicate content, or promotional material unrelated to Wavelength Lore.
• Inappropriate Content NSFW content, explicit material, or content inappropriate for a general audience.
• Leaked or Unauthorized Content Sharing unreleased episodes, behind-the-scenes content, or private information without permission.

🛡️ Moderation Policy

How We Moderate

Our moderation approach is designed to maintain a positive community while being fair and transparent:

• Community-First Approach Decisions are made based on what's best for the overall community health and member experience.
• Proportionate Responses Consequences match the severity and frequency of guideline violations.
• Educational Focus First-time minor violations often result in guidance rather than punishment.
• Consistent Application Guidelines are applied equally to all members regardless of their status or history in the community.

Moderator Actions

Moderators may take the following actions when guidelines are violated:

⚖️ Consequences for Violations

Progressive Enforcement

Most violations follow this progression, though serious violations may skip steps:

Serious Violations

The following may result in immediate suspension or permanent ban:

• Harassment or doxxing of community members
• Hate speech or discriminatory content
• Sharing private or leaked content
• Evading previous bans or suspensions
• Coordinated attacks or brigading

🚨 Reporting Issues

When to Report

Please report content or behavior that:

• Violates any of the community guidelines
• Makes you or others feel unsafe or unwelcome
• Contains spam, inappropriate content, or off-topic material
• Involves harassment or personal attacks

How to Report

You can report issues through several channels: