Forum Guidelines

1. Community Values

1.1 Respect and Kindness

Treat all members with respect, kindness, and empathy. We are a diverse community with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Disagreements are welcome, but they must be expressed respectfully.

1.2 Constructive Discussion

Focus on constructive, evidence-based discussions. Share your experiences, ask questions, and provide helpful insights. Avoid personal attacks, trolling, or inflammatory comments.

1.3 Professional Conduct

Maintain professional behavior at all times. This forum is a space for learning, growth, and community building.

2. Content Guidelines

2.1 Appropriate Topics

• Health and wellness discussions
• Fitness and exercise tips
• Nutrition and diet advice
• Mental health and well-being
• Personal development and growth
• Progress Never Stops programs and services
• General lifestyle and wellness topics

2.2 Content Quality

• Write clear, coherent posts
• Use proper grammar and spelling when possible
• Provide context and details when asking questions
• Cite sources when sharing information or statistics
• Keep posts relevant to the community's focus

3. Prohibited Content

4. Posting Guidelines

4.1 Creating New Posts

• Choose the appropriate category for your post
• Use descriptive titles that clearly indicate the topic
• Provide sufficient context and details
• Ask specific questions when seeking advice
• Use tags appropriately to help others find your content

4.2 Responding to Posts

• Read the entire post before responding
• Stay on topic and address the specific question or concern
• Share your experiences respectfully
• Ask clarifying questions if needed
• Be supportive and encouraging

5. Moderation and Enforcement

5.1 Moderation Actions

Our moderation team reserves the right to:

• Edit or remove posts that violate guidelines
• Warn users about guideline violations
• Temporarily suspend accounts for repeated violations
• Permanently ban users for severe or repeated violations

5.2 Reporting Violations

If you encounter content that violates these guidelines:

• Use the report function on the post or comment
• Provide specific details about the violation
• Do not engage with or respond to problematic content
• Let the moderation team handle the situation

6. Privacy and Safety

6.1 Personal Information

• Never share personal contact information
• Be cautious about sharing location details
• Protect your privacy and the privacy of others
• Use a username that doesn't reveal personal information

6.2 Online Safety

• Be skeptical of unsolicited private messages
• Report suspicious behavior to moderators
• Trust your instincts if something feels off
• Remember that not everyone online is who they claim to be

7. Community Building

7.1 Welcoming New Members

Help new members feel welcome by:

• Responding to their first posts
• Providing helpful and encouraging feedback
• Directing them to relevant resources
• Being patient with questions that may seem basic

7.2 Sharing Knowledge

Contribute to the community by:

• Sharing your experiences and insights
• Answering questions when you can
• Providing constructive feedback
• Celebrating others' progress and achievements

8. Updates and Changes

These guidelines may be updated periodically to reflect community needs and feedback. Significant changes will be announced to the community. Continued use of the forum constitutes acceptance of any updated guidelines.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions about these guidelines or need to report a violation, please contact our moderation team at moderation@progressneverstops.com.