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Be respectful and civil.
Harassment, hate speech, threats, and personal attacks will not be tolerated.
 
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Keep it local.
Content should be relevant to Central New York and its communities.
 
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No spam or self-promotion without value.
Promotional content must contribute meaningfully to local discussion.
 
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No misinformation or conspiracy content.
Especially related to public safety, health, or elections.
 
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Do not impersonate individuals or organizations.
Parody is allowed if clearly marked.
 
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Content warnings are encouraged for sensitive topics.
Especially for violence, trauma, or graphic content.
 
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Respect platform limits and other instances.
Do not engage in harassment or trolling across federated servers.
 
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Illegal content is strictly prohibited.
This includes anything violating U.S. law or the terms of our hosting provider.