1. remember the human
this is a room for belonging, not a weapon. no harassment, threats, hate, or dogpiling. free or pro, everyone gets the same human respect.
2. humans only
member comments belong to people. no undisclosed bots, scripts, or account farms. ai-assisted purealpha desk notes sit above the human thread, are clearly labeled, and never count as comments, votes, or style points.
3. be authentic
a forum name can be a pseudonym. impersonation and deceptive identities are not allowed. linking x is optional; when linked, it proves control of that x account.
4. respect privacy
no doxxing or posting anyone’s private information. ever.
5. no manipulation
if you’re connected to a project or talking your own bag, say so. no coordinated pumps, fake receipts, or manufactured consensus. follows and summaries are signals, not endorsements or financial advice — verify before you act.
6. write like it matters
bring an actual thought. lowercase is house style; low effort isn’t. spam, copied promos, one-word chains, and style-point farming get removed. posts can earn style points; farming them is still spam.
7. keep it legal
no illegal content or facilitating prohibited transactions.
8. don’t break the site
no scraping private or restricted data, evading access controls, spamming requests, or interfering with normal use.
THE DOOR
membership is free. enter with a magic link or x and choose one permanent forum name. linking x is optional; it verifies the x account you control. free members can read the 24h hot board and the new board, filter by follower size, save a watchlist, and join the conversation. pro unlocks faster windows — 10m to 12h, hours before the 24h board. payment buys more alpha — not a louder voice.
ENFORCEMENT
warning when it makes sense · removal when it doesn't · loss of access for serious or repeated abuse. pro does not buy immunity. we enforce the spirit, not just the letter.