Clavikl is a Civilized Place for Public Discussion
Please treat this forum with the same respect you would a professional environment or a public park. Clavikl is a shared community resource — a place to learn, share skills, build knowledge, and grow together through thoughtful conversation.
These aren’t rigid rules, but guidelines to help foster a respectful, welcoming environment for everyone.
Help Us Improve the Discussion
Every contribution matters. When you post, aim to add something positive — even something small. If you’re unsure whether your post will help move the discussion forward, take a moment to reflect and try again later.
Before posting, browse ongoing conversations. You might find discussions that match your interests and where your voice can add real value.
The topics we discuss at Clavikl matter. Please treat them, and the people behind them, with respect, even when opinions differ.
Be Agreeable, Even When You Disagree
Disagreement is natural — but stay courteous. Focus on ideas, not individuals. Avoid:
- Personal attacks
- Name-calling
- Reacting only to tone, rather than content
- Quick, emotional contradictions
Instead, offer thoughtful perspectives that enrich the conversation.
Your Participation Shapes Clavikl
The way we interact sets the tone for new members and builds the culture of Clavikl. Choose to participate in ways that make this community valuable, interesting, and inclusive.
Use the tools available — bookmarks, likes, flags, replies, edits, watches, mutes — to elevate the best content and create the forum you want to see.
Let’s leave Clavikl better than we found it.
If You See a Problem, Flag It
Moderators exist to help guide discussions, but they rely on the community too. If you see inappropriate behavior, don’t reply — flag it.
Replying often encourages negativity and wastes energy. Enough flags will trigger a review automatically or by moderator action.
Moderators may remove any content or accounts at their discretion to maintain a healthy environment.
Always Be Civil
Civility is at the heart of Clavikl. Please:
- Be respectful — no hate speech, abuse, or harassment.
- Keep it clean — avoid obscene, graphic, or sexually explicit material.
- Respect privacy — do not share personal information or impersonate others.
- Respect the community — no spam, trolling, or vandalism.
When in doubt, imagine your post being displayed on a major news site’s homepage. Keep discussions safe for professionals, students, families, and the broader public.
Keep It Organized
Help keep the forum neat and accessible:
- Post in the correct category — read the descriptions carefully.
- Avoid cross-posting.
- Contribute meaningful replies — not just “+1” or “Agreed” (use the Like button instead).
- Don’t derail conversations.
- No need to sign your posts — your profile says it all.
If you want to take a discussion in a new direction, start a linked topic rather than going off-topic.
Post Only What You Own
Only share content that you have the right to share. Do not post materials that infringe on others’ copyrights or encourage illegal activity.
Respect intellectual property, including software, images, audio, and video.
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Clavikl is built by the community — and that means you. Moderators are here to support, but you shape the space.
If you have suggestions or questions about how Clavikl works, please create a post in Site Feedback. For urgent concerns, contact the moderators.
Together, we make Clavikl better every day.