[mriale]

Welcome to the PyDPainter Forum!

Our goal is to provide a safe, welcoming, and creative environment where pixel artists, retro computer enthusiasts, and developers can collaborate. To keep our community clean, family-friendly, and focused, all members must follow these core rules.

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1. Strictly Family-Friendly Content

• No Pornography or Adult Content: Do not post sexually explicit, NSFW, or heavily suggestive material.
  
• Appropriate Artwork: All pixel art shared in the Artist Corner or Tutorials must be suitable for all ages (G/PG equivalent). Avoid extreme gore or disturbing imagery.
  
• Watch Your Language: Profanity, vulgarity, and crude language are prohibited.
  

2. No Junk, Spam, or Bad Actors

• Zero Tolerance for Spam: Unsolicited advertising, affiliate links, cryptocurrency schemes, and random promotions will result in an immediate permanent ban.
  
• Relevant Self-Promotion: Sharing links to pixel art portfolios or relevant open-source tools is allowed only if it directly relates to the discussion and is safe for work.
  

3. Post in the Right Section
Keep our forum organized by using the dedicated categories:

• Development Notes & Bug Reports: Use these sections to report software crashes or discuss code updates.
  
• Artist Corner & Tutorials: Use these to share your PyDPainter creations and teach others.
  
• Retro Computer Talk & Water Cooler: Save your general chat, Amiga/Atari nostalgia, and life updates for these specific off-topic areas.
  

4. Respect and Inclusivity

• Zero Tolerance for Hate: Harassment, bullying, and discrimination are strictly forbidden.
  
• Constructive Feedback: When critiquing artwork or reviewing code, be helpful and kind.
  
• Open-Source Spirit: PyDPainter is built on community collaboration. Be patient with users of varying technical skill levels.
  

5. Moderation and Reporting

• Report Violations: If you spot spam, pornography, or abusive behavior, use the Report button at the bottom of the post immediately. Do not respond to the poster.
  
• Enforcement: Forum administrators and moderators have final discretion. Violations will result in content deletion, a formal warning, or an immediate ban
  

Thanks for your understanding. With these things in mind you're ready to become be a part of the community. Have fun!