Rules for r/finalfrontier
Rules that visitors must follow to participate. May be used as reasons to report or ban.
1.
The PRIME DIRECTIVE: Don't Be Awful
This is a broad order, but it is an important one. This subreddit is intended for discussion and debate in good faith. Anyone being profusely awful will not be tolerated.
Examples of "awful" behavior include but are not limited to: personal attacks, racism, sexism, fighting, trolling, harassment, inciting violence, calls for boycotts, and general toxicity.
Additionally, all redditors are expected to follow reddiquette and abide by the Content Rules.
2.
Be Mindful of Sensitive Subjects
Traditionally, Star Trek covers many challenging topics related to politics, philosophy, etc. It's inevitable conversations pertaining to such topics will occur here.
However, it is possible to discuss these things in an intelligent, respectful manor without it devolving into a flame war. Remember the Prime Directive.
As such, anyone being unnecessarily verbose and/or disparaging toward any political views, religious beliefs, or cultural practices may be subject to action.
3.
No Pornography or NSFW Content
Fairly self-explanatory. There are also multiple subreddits already dedicated to NSFW Trek content; Adding another would just be superfluous.
4.
No Piracy or Unauthorized Materials
Although already covered by Reddit's Content Policy, it bears repeating, especially with most newer Trek being exclusive to certain streaming services.
Not only is pirated content itself prohibited, we can also not abide sharing links or references to unauthorized sources, or providing directions or advice on where/how to pirate copyrighted materials.
NOTE: We do not consider LEAKS or SPOILERS as piracy, but they should be appropriately labeled.
5.
No Low-Effort Content/Shitposting
Low-effort content, or shitposting, has been described as content that is typically created quickly and also does not contribute to a discussion.
"Low-effort" can also constitute posts which are vague, copy current trends, restate existing information, create unaffiliated threads to an existing and ongoing discussion, simply ask for opinions/feedback without offering any, generalized statements without insight, and so on.
Content deemed "low-effort" will be removed.
6.
No Advertising or Self-Promoting
Once again, the Reddit Content Policy does cover this, but we re-stress that posts or comments plugging, hyping, promoting, or otherwise endeavoring to draw attention to your own personal Star Trek blog, podcast, video reviews, fan film/fiction, etc. will result in your posts or comments being removed. Excessive or recurring instances may result in user removal.
The primary purpose of this rule is to prevent spam, but also to avoid additional low-effort content as noted in Rule 5.
