Quote from City Press on March 31, 2025, 6:35 pm

1. Be Respectful & Civil

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• No personal attacks, hate speech, harassment, or bullying.

• Do not engage in discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, or disability.

2. Stay On Topic

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• Avoid derailing threads or spamming irrelevant content.

• If discussing politics or controversial topics, remain constructive and respectful.

3. No Hate Speech, Threats, or Harassment

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5. No Illegal or Inappropriate Content

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• No explicit adult content, including pornography or violent media.

6. Respect Privacy & Confidentiality

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• Discussions about local crime or incidents should avoid spreading unverified rumors or violating privacy.

7. No Trolling, Flame Wars, or Disruptive Behavior

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• No excessive negativity or inflammatory comments designed to provoke others.

• If you have an issue with another user, report it instead of engaging in conflict.

8. Use Appropriate Language & Tone

• Keep language clean—no excessive swearing or offensive remarks.

• Avoid SHOUTING (excessive ALL CAPS) or using disruptive text formatting.

9. Follow Moderator Instructions & Decisions

• Moderators enforce rules and have the right to issue warnings, edit/delete posts, or ban users as needed.

• If you disagree with a moderator decision, discuss it privately via the proper channels.

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11. Report Violations, Don’t Engage

• If you see a violation of the rules, please report it instead of escalating the situation.

• Moderators will review and take necessary action.