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Community Guidelines
Our Mission: To foster a supportive, educational, and professional community where traders can learn, grow, and improve their risk management practices.
1. Core Values
The SizeWise community is built on these fundamental principles:
Respect and Professionalism
- Treat all community members with courtesy and respect
- Welcome traders of all experience levels
- Avoid personal attacks, harassment, or discriminatory language
- Maintain professional discourse even during disagreements
Integrity and Honesty
- Share experiences truthfully without exaggeration
- Be transparent about both successes and failures
- Admit mistakes and learn from them
- Don't manipulate or misrepresent performance data
Education and Growth
- Focus on continuous learning and improvement
- Share knowledge and help others learn
- Ask questions without fear of judgment
- Contribute constructively to discussions
2. Acceptable Behavior
Encouraged Activities
- Sharing educational content about risk management
- Discussing position sizing strategies and methodologies
- Asking questions about SizeWise features and functionality
- Providing constructive feedback on the software
- Sharing personal experiences and lessons learned
- Helping other community members troubleshoot issues
- Posting relevant market analysis focused on risk management
Quality Content Standards
- Ensure posts are relevant to risk management and trading
- Use clear, understandable language
- Provide context and explanations for technical concepts
- Credit sources when sharing third-party content
- Use proper formatting for readability
3. Prohibited Behavior
The following behaviors will result in warnings, suspension, or permanent ban:
Strictly Forbidden
- Financial Advice: Providing specific trading recommendations or signals
- Scams and Fraud: Promoting get-rich-quick schemes or fraudulent services
- Harassment: Bullying, stalking, or threatening other members
- Discrimination: Content based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, or sexual orientation
- Spam: Excessive self-promotion or irrelevant commercial content
- Manipulation: Vote manipulation, fake accounts, or coordinated inauthentic behavior
- Illegal Activities: Promoting or discussing illegal trading practices
Discouraged Content
- Excessive bragging about profits or performance
- Shaming others for losses or mistakes
- Unsubstantiated claims or "hot tips"
- Off-topic discussions unrelated to trading or risk management
- Excessive negativity or complaining without constructive purpose
- Sharing or requesting pirated software or license keys
4. Trading Discussion Guidelines
Risk Management Focus
- Emphasize risk management principles over profit potential
- Always disclose the risks associated with trading strategies
- Avoid presenting any strategy as "guaranteed" or "risk-free"
- Share position sizing calculations and risk parameters
Performance Sharing
When sharing trading results:
- Provide sufficient context (timeframe, market conditions, risk parameters)
- Include both winning and losing trades
- Be honest about drawdowns and challenges
- Don't cherry-pick only successful trades
- Remember that past performance doesn't guarantee future results
Market Analysis
- Clearly label opinions as such, not facts
- Focus on risk assessment rather than directional predictions
- Explain your reasoning and methodology
- Welcome alternative viewpoints and respectful debate
5. Privacy and Security
Personal Information
- Don't share personal contact information publicly
- Don't request private information from other members
- Use direct messages for sensitive communications
- Report any privacy violations to moderators
Account Security
- Never share your SizeWise license key or account credentials
- Don't ask for others' login information
- Report suspected account compromises immediately
- Use strong, unique passwords for your account
6. Technical Support
Getting Help
- Search existing threads before posting new questions
- Provide detailed information about your issue
- Include relevant screenshots or error messages
- Be patient and courteous with support staff
- Update threads when issues are resolved
Helping Others
- Only provide accurate information you're confident about
- Direct complex issues to official support channels
- Avoid speculation when answering technical questions
- Be patient with beginners
7. Intellectual Property
- Respect copyright and trademark rights
- Don't share proprietary software, indicators, or strategies without permission
- Credit original creators when sharing content
- Don't plagiarize or pass off others' work as your own
8. Moderation and Enforcement
Violation Consequences
Violations of these guidelines may result in:
- First Offense: Warning and content removal
- Second Offense: Temporary suspension (7-30 days)
- Third Offense: Permanent ban from the community
- Severe Violations: Immediate permanent ban without warning
Appeals Process
If you believe a moderation action was taken in error:
- Contact us at sizewise.technologies@gmail.com
- Provide a clear explanation of the situation
- Include relevant context or evidence
- Appeals are reviewed within 5 business days
9. Reporting Violations
If you encounter content or behavior that violates these guidelines:
- Use the report function to flag the content
- Provide specific details about the violation
- Don't engage with or retaliate against violators
- Allow moderators time to review and respond
10. Platform-Specific Rules
Discord Server
- Use appropriate channels for different topics
- Don't spam mentions or direct messages
- Keep voice chat professional and on-topic
- Follow Discord's Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
Social Media
- Don't impersonate SizeWise or its representatives
- Tag us appropriately when sharing content
- Follow platform-specific rules in addition to these guidelines
11. Updates to Guidelines
These Community Guidelines may be updated periodically to reflect:
- Community feedback and suggestions
- New features or platforms
- Emerging issues or concerns
- Legal or regulatory changes
Continued participation in the community constitutes acceptance of updated guidelines.
12. Contact and Support
For questions about these guidelines or to report issues:
Email: sizewise.technologies@gmail.com
Thank you for being part of the SizeWise community! By following these guidelines, you help create a positive, educational environment where all traders can learn and improve their risk management skills.
Last updated: November 2024