Respect others
Treat members, moderators and guests with respect. Harassment, bullying, hate speech, threats and targeted abuse are not welcome.
These guidelines help keep AUS welcoming, useful and safe for everyone.
Treat members, moderators and guests with respect. Harassment, bullying, hate speech, threats and targeted abuse are not welcome.
Do not post illegal, sexually explicit, graphic, exploitative or otherwise harmful material. Follow the rules of each channel.
Avoid repeated promotions, unsolicited messages, suspicious links, impersonation, phishing, deceptive offers or attempts to obtain member credentials.
Do not share another person's private information, messages or images without permission. Never request passwords or authentication codes.
Keep conversations relevant to the channel and follow moderator instructions. Ask before promoting a business, community or personal project.
Report serious issues privately to the moderation team rather than escalating conflict publicly. Include useful context and evidence where appropriate.
Moderators may remove content, issue warnings, restrict access or remove members depending on severity, context and prior conduct. Serious safety concerns may be escalated to relevant platforms or authorities where appropriate.