SAFETY & LINK‑SHARING RULES
This community is built on respect, safety, and responsible behaviour. By participating here, you agree to follow these rules to protect yourself and others.
1. GENERAL SAFETY
- Do not post anything harmful, abusive, threatening, or dangerous.
- Do not encourage illegal activity, self-harm, violence, or unsafe behaviour.
- Do not harass, bully, intimidate, or target other users.
- Do not share personal information such as full names, addresses, phone numbers, passwords, or financial details.
- Protect your privacy and the privacy of others at all times.
2. ALLOWED LINKS
Only safe, official, and trusted links are allowed. All links must start with https:// for security.
Allowed link types:
- Official company websites (e.g., https://microsoft.com, https://sony.com)
- Government websites (e.g., https://gov.uk, https://europa.eu)
- Reputable news outlets (BBC, Reuters, AP, Sky News, The Guardian)
- Educational institutions (Oxford, Cambridge, MIT, Harvard)
- Trusted platforms (YouTube official channels, Wikipedia, GitHub official repos)
- Major retailers (Amazon, Argos, Currys)
- Official documentation or verified support pages
3. PROHIBITED LINKS
The following links are strictly forbidden:
- Any link not using https://
- Suspicious, unknown, or unverified websites
- URL shorteners (bit.ly, tinyurl, etc.)
- Adult content or explicit material
- Piracy, hacking, malware, or illegal content
- Scam, phishing, or deceptive websites
- Personal blogs or unknown personal sites
- Links to personal social media accounts
4. HOW LINKS APPEAR
To keep the community safe and clean:
- All shared links appear as “external link”
- Hovering shows: “random user written external site link”
- The full URL is never displayed publicly
- Users should open links with awareness and caution
5. USER RESPONSIBILITY
Before posting a link, ask yourself:
- Is it official?
- Is it safe?
- Is it necessary?
- Does it follow the https:// rule?
- Could it harm or mislead someone?
If unsure, do not post it.
Users who repeatedly break link rules may lose posting privileges.
6. REPORTING UNSAFE CONTENT
If you see a suspicious or unsafe link, report it immediately. Moderators will review and remove harmful content.
7. FINAL NOTE
These rules exist to protect everyone. By sharing only official and secure links, you help maintain a safe, trustworthy, and enjoyable community for all users.