Forum Rules

Hi everybody, welcome on the discussion page of Midnight Reads. In this section of the website you can discuss and talk about your favorite books, react on my blog post and talk about bookish stuff! ✨

To keep this place safe and cosy for everybody, there are some ground rules:

• Be Respectful: Treat all members with kindness and respect. Disagreements are fine, but personal attacks, insults, or harassment will not be tolerated.

• No Hate Speech or Discrimination: Posts or comments containing hate speech, discriminatory language, or offensive content are strictly prohibited.

  
  

Content Guidelines

1. Stay On Topic: Ensure your posts and comments are relevant to the category or thread topic.

2. Avoid Spoilers (or Use Warnings): If discussing major plot points, use spoiler tags or give a clear warning to avoid ruining the story for others.

3. No Spam: Do not post irrelevant links, advertisements, or promotional content without prior approval.

4. Cite Sources: If sharing content like quotes or excerpts, provide credit to the author or source.

   
   

Posting Rules

1. Write Clearly: Use proper grammar and formatting to ensure your posts are easy to read and understand.

2. No Duplicate Posts: Check if a topic already exists before starting a new thread.

   
   

Community Engagement

1. Encourage Participation: Welcome new members and engage in discussions to build a friendly community.

2. Respect Opinions: Everyone is entitled to their views, even if they differ from yours. Healthy debates are encouraged, but they must remain respectful.

3. Use Constructive Feedback: If critiquing a book or someone’s opinion, be constructive and specific, not dismissive or rude.

   
   

Privacy and Security

1. Protect Personal Information: Do not share personal information (yours or others') in the forum.

2. No Unauthorized Sharing: Do not share private conversations or screenshots without consent.

   
   

Moderation and Reporting

1. Follow Moderator Instructions: Respect the decisions of moderators and administrators.

2. Report Issues: Use the report function to flag inappropriate content or behaviour. Do not engage in arguments with problematic users.

3. Appeals and Disputes: If you feel a decision was unfair, politely contact a moderator for clarification.

   
   

Specific to a Book Forum

1. Respect Authors and Creators: Criticize books constructively, but avoid personal attacks on authors.

2. Avoid Off-Topic Controversies: Stick to book-related discussions and avoid divisive topics like politics or religion unless they directly relate to the book being discussed.

By following these rules I believe that we can create a comfortable and safe space to discuss and talk about books!💙