CULTURAL & CREATIVE CODE · Content Department · Bangwing IN

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Governs all user-generated material shared within Bangwing IN. All rules are authored and owned by the server founder and senior administration. Do not edit without authorization.

Document Index

Section Title
I Introduction
II Core Principles
III Rules ( 1 – 15 )
IV Frequently Asked Questions
V Closing Statement
VI Contact & Escalation

I — Introduction

The Content Department governs all user-generated material shared within Bangwing IN, including art, crafts, photography, writing, poems, songs, edits, banners, selfies, gallery dumps, and any other creative or personal content. These guidelines establish standards for what can be posted, how to properly credit and share work, responsibilities for sensitive information, and expectations for content quality and appropriateness.

Unlike the Engagement Department which focuses on participation behavior, the Content Department specifically addresses the material itself — what you create, share, and post within community spaces. Responsible content sharing protects creators' rights, maintains community safety, and fosters a culture where creativity thrives.

II — Core Principles

# Principle Summary
1 Creator Accountability Members are personally responsible for all content they post, including consequences of sharing sensitive, copyrighted, or inappropriate content.
2 Intellectual Property Respect All content must be original, properly credited with creator permission, or fall under fair use/public domain. Respecting IP protects creators' livelihoods.
3 Appropriate Content for Mixed Audiences All content must be suitable for a community including minors (13+). Sexual, racist, abusive, or deeply offensive content is prohibited in public spaces.
4 Purposeful Content Organization Content should be posted in appropriate channels with accurate tags. Proper categorization respects creators and helps members navigate.
5 Authentic Recognition Content reception must be organic and authentic. Manipulating engagement metrics or creating artificial popularity undermines genuine creative appreciation.

III — Rules

All rules apply at all times. Ignorance of a rule does not exempt a member from consequences. Intent is considered in determining severity of response — but does not determine whether a rule applies.

Rule 1 — Personal Responsibility for Sensitive Information

Members who post content containing sensitive personal information do so at their own discretion and are primarily responsible for the privacy implications of what they choose to share. Posting another person's identifying personal information without their explicit consent is strictly prohibited, regardless of framing.

Category Details
Allowed Blurring backgrounds showing addresses or identifiable landmarks before posting · Removing EXIF data from photos · Using pseudonyms rather than full legal names · Thinking carefully before posting identifiable selfies in public channels
Prohibited Posting others' personal information without consent · Sharing home addresses, precise location details, or school/workplace institutions that identify a specific person · Revealing private contact information publicly · Posting photos of others that reveal their location or personal details without their consent
Prohibited (Absolute) Deliberately posting another person's identifying personal information — real name, home address, school or workplace location, phone number — without their explicit consent, regardless of how it is framed or what content it is embedded in
Consequences Accidental exposure of own sensitive info — content removed at member's request; coaching on safe sharing; no formal penalty · Accidental exposure of another person's information — content removed immediately; coaching; no formal penalty if clearly unintentional and promptly addressed · Negligent sharing of another person's details — content removed; formal warning · Deliberate posting of another's identifying information — immediate ban; content removed; report to Discord Trust & Safety
Exceptions (Only if applicable — leave blank if none)
Moderation Action Reasons Do not post other members' identifying personal information — including real name, home or school address, phone number, or workplace — without their explicit consent. Members who choose to post their own identifying information do so at their own discretion. Staff will remove any content containing identifiable personal data of others upon report or discovery.