Community Guidelines

Kaleidoscope Writers Community

Principles

This is not social media. We prioritize focused creative exchange — not likes, noise, or performative posting.
Diversity of thought. We value different kinds of creative thinking and expression — styles, processes, perspectives.
Authenticity over fit. You don't need to fit a mold; use your unique gifts to contribute and inspire others.
Generosity. Give time, attention, and supportive feedback; assume best intentions.
Beautiful, tasteful, true. Strive for work and responses that reflect craft, care, and honesty.
Mutuality. Our greatest gifts are each other — collaboration and reciprocity come first. Synergy: 1+1=3.
Learning-first feedback. Prioritize growth and discovery over perfectionism or harsh critique.
Discretion. Protect each other's work and privacy; respect confidentiality and boundaries.

Guidelines

Be here to learn. Prioritize constructive growth over perfectionism. Ask questions, offer examples, and focus on what helps the author improve.
Generosity first. Give time, attention, and respectful feedback. Start with what works before suggesting changes.
No social-media behavior. Avoid performative posts, public shaming, pile-ons, or attention-seeking. Keep exchanges intentional and focused on craft.
Respect diversity of expression. Honor different styles, genres, cultures, and processes. Do not demand conformity to a single aesthetic.
Share courageously — but within boundaries. Members are encouraged to post vulnerable or unpolished work; expect supportive response, not exploitation.
Confidentiality is mandatory. Do not copy, distribute, quote, or post another member's work outside the community without explicit written permission. See the full Confidentiality Agreement. This applies equally to images: do not share another member's images, photos, or visual work outside the community.
Images are not end-to-end encrypted. Images you attach to a piece are stored unencrypted on the server so they can be displayed. Do not attach images containing sensitive personal information, medical content, or anything you would not want a server administrator to see.
Consent for publication help. When offering to help prepare work for publication, obtain the author's consent for any edits, co-submissions, or public sharing.
Language & conduct. No harassment, hate speech, or targeted attacks. Challenge ideas, not people. Moderators may warn or remove members for violations.
Credit & attribution. Credit collaborators and note when work was developed in community workshops.
Moderation & reporting. Follow moderator directions. Report breaches of confidentiality, harassment, or ethical concerns to the core team immediately.
Accessibility & accommodation. Ask for and offer accommodations (time, format, reading preference). Be patient and adaptive.
Membership expectations. Communicate absences; reciprocate feedback over time.

Enforcement: Two-step warnings, temporary suspension, and removal for repeated or severe breaches — including public sharing of member drafts.