COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

1. OUR MISSION

JSONERS.DEV is a collaborative platform where developers share JSON documents, learn from each other, and build together. These guidelines help maintain a positive, productive, and inclusive environment for all community members.

2. CORE PRINCIPLES

2.1 Be Helpful and Constructive

• Share knowledge and help others learn
• Provide constructive feedback and suggestions
• Answer questions thoughtfully and accurately
• Contribute examples that benefit the community

2.2 Respect and Inclusivity

• Treat all community members with respect
• Welcome developers of all skill levels
• Avoid discriminatory language or behavior
• Create an inclusive environment for everyone

2.3 Quality and Professionalism

• Share well-structured, meaningful JSON examples
• Use clear, descriptive titles and documentation
• Follow naming conventions and best practices
• Maintain professional communication standards

3. CONTENT GUIDELINES

3.1 JSON Document Standards

• Share valid, properly formatted JSON documents
• Provide clear descriptions and context
• Use meaningful property names and values
• Include relevant tags for easy discovery
• Remove or anonymize sensitive data

3.2 Educational Value

• Focus on examples that teach or demonstrate concepts
• Include documentation and explanations when helpful
• Share real-world use cases and scenarios
• Highlight best practices and common patterns

3.3 Prohibited Content

• Personal information, credentials, or API keys
• Malicious code or security vulnerabilities
• Copyrighted material without permission
• Spam, advertisements, or promotional content
• Off-topic or irrelevant JSON documents

4. COLLABORATION GUIDELINES

4.1 Real-time Collaboration

• Be patient when multiple users are editing
• Communicate clearly about changes you're making
• Respect others' work and contributions
• Use voice chat respectfully and professionally
• Take turns when making significant modifications

4.2 Comments and Discussions

• Provide specific, actionable feedback
• Ask questions to clarify understanding
• Acknowledge good examples and solutions
• Stay on topic and relevant to the JSON content
• Be constructive in criticism and suggestions

4.3 Voice Chat Etiquette

• Use clear audio and minimize background noise
• Mute when not speaking in group conversations
• Be respectful of different time zones and languages
• Keep conversations focused on the JSON content
• Report inappropriate voice chat behavior

5. COMMUNITY INTERACTION

5.1 Helping Others

• Welcome new community members
• Share your expertise and experience
• Guide beginners toward best practices
• Provide context and explanations for complex examples
• Encourage learning and experimentation

5.2 Learning and Growth

• Ask questions when you need clarification
• Acknowledge when you learn something new
• Share your own learning experiences
• Experiment with different JSON structures
• Document your discoveries and insights

5.3 Giving Credit

• Acknowledge sources and inspirations
• Credit collaborators and contributors
• Link to relevant documentation or resources
• Respect intellectual property and licenses

6. SECURITY AND SAFETY

6.1 Data Protection

• Never share passwords, API keys, or credentials
• Remove personal information from examples
• Use placeholder data for demonstrations
• Be cautious with production data samples
• Report security vulnerabilities privately

6.2 Safe Sharing

• Review content before making it public
• Use appropriate privacy settings
• Be mindful of business-sensitive information
• Consider the implications of sharing certain patterns

7. PROHIBITED BEHAVIORS

7.1 Harassment and Abuse

• Personal attacks or insults
• Discriminatory language or behavior
• Trolling or deliberate disruption
• Doxxing or sharing personal information
• Unwanted contact or stalking

7.2 Platform Misuse

• Creating fake accounts or impersonation
• Manipulating votes or engagement metrics
• Spamming or excessive self-promotion
• Circumventing platform restrictions
• Automated or bot-driven activities

7.3 Legal Violations

• Copyright or trademark infringement
• Sharing illegal content or activities
• Violating privacy laws or regulations
• Distributing malware or harmful code

8. MODERATION AND ENFORCEMENT

8.1 Community Moderation

• Community members can report violations
• Trusted users may have additional moderation tools
• Peer review helps maintain quality standards
• Collaborative moderation ensures fairness

8.2 Platform Enforcement

• Automated systems detect obvious violations
• Human moderators review reported content
• Graduated responses from warnings to suspensions
• Appeals process for moderation decisions

8.3 Consequences

• Content removal or modification
• Temporary restriction of features
• Account suspension or termination
• Reporting to relevant authorities for legal violations

9. BEST PRACTICES

9.1 JSON Quality

• Use consistent formatting and indentation
• Follow JSON schema best practices
• Include relevant metadata and context
• Validate JSON syntax before sharing
• Consider readability and maintainability

9.2 Documentation

• Provide clear titles and descriptions
• Explain the purpose and use case
• Include usage examples when relevant
• Document any special requirements or dependencies
• Update documentation when content changes

9.3 Collaboration

• Communicate changes and intentions clearly
• Use version control mindset for major updates
• Coordinate with other collaborators
• Document collaborative decisions and rationale

10. REPORTING VIOLATIONS

10.1 How to Report

If you encounter content or behavior that violates these guidelines:

• Use the report button on content or profiles
• Provide specific details about the violation
• Include screenshots or evidence when helpful
• Email hi@jsoners.com for serious issues

10.2 Response Process

• Reports are reviewed within 24 hours
• Urgent safety issues are prioritized
• Reporters receive acknowledgment and updates
• Privacy of reporters is protected

11. APPEALS AND FEEDBACK

11.1 Appeal Process

If you believe a moderation action was incorrect:

• Submit an appeal through your account settings
• Provide additional context or clarification
• Appeals are reviewed by different moderators
• Response provided within 72 hours

11.2 Community Feedback

• Guidelines are updated based on community input
• Regular community surveys and feedback sessions
• Transparent communication about policy changes
• Community involvement in guideline development

12. UPDATES AND CHANGES

These guidelines may be updated to address new situations, community needs, or platform features. Significant changes will be announced to the community with adequate notice and explanation.

13. CONTACT US

For questions about these guidelines or to report issues: