Community Guidelines

Last updated: December 22, 2024

The Spirit of ELBO

ELBO is a debate arena where ideas clash, not people. Our community is built on mutual respect, intellectual curiosity, and the desire to learn. These rules exist to maintain an environment where everyone can express themselves freely while feeling safe.

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1. Respect for Others

Treat all members with respect, even when you disagree.

✓ Acceptable

  • Criticizing an idea with arguments
  • Expressing respectful disagreement
  • Asking questions to understand

✗ Prohibited

  • Personal insults
  • Mocking appearance or voice
  • Ad hominem attacks
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2. Zero Tolerance for Harassment

Harassment in all its forms is strictly prohibited:

  • Sexual harassment, threats, or intimidation
  • Repeated unsolicited messages
  • Disclosure of personal information (doxxing)
  • Coordinating attacks against a user
  • Creating multiple accounts to evade a block

⚠️ Harassment may result in immediate and permanent suspension.

3. No Hate Speech

We do not allow content that promotes hatred or discrimination based on:

RaceEthnicityReligionGenderSexual OrientationDisabilityNationalityAge

This includes hate symbols, genocide denial, and promotion of violence against groups.

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4. Appropriate Content

ELBO is a platform for everyone. The following content is prohibited:

  • Nudity or sexually explicit content
  • Graphic violence or gore
  • Illegal content (drugs, weapons, criminal activities)
  • Spam or unauthorized advertising
  • Dangerous misinformation (health, safety)

Note: Our AI moderation system automatically monitors audio, video, and text content.

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5. Honest Debate

To maintain the integrity of debates:

  • No vote manipulation (brigading)
  • No fake accounts to inflate supporters
  • No rigged matches to gain XP
  • No use of bots or automated scripts
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6. Respect for Privacy

  • Do not share personal information of other users
  • Do not record debates without the consent of all participants
  • Do not impersonate another person (celebrity, other user)
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7. Minimum Age

You must be at least 13 years old to use ELBO. Users aged 13 to 17 must have parental or guardian consent.

Sanctions System

Violations are sanctioned progressively:

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Warning

First minor offense

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Temporary Suspension

24 hours to 7 days depending on severity

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Permanent Ban

Serious violations or repeat offenses

Serious violations (harassment, hate speech, illegal content) may result in an immediate ban without prior warning.

How to Report

If you witness a violation:

  • Use the "Report" button on the relevant profile or message
  • Send an email to admin@elbo.world
  • Include screenshots if possible

All reports are handled confidentially. Repeated false reports may themselves result in sanctions.

Contesting a Decision

If you believe a sanction is unjustified, you can appeal by contacting admin@elbo.world with:

  • Your username
  • The date of the sanction
  • Your explanation of the facts

Appeals are reviewed within 7 business days.

By using ELBO, you agree to abide by these community guidelines.

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