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Tavrn Community Standards
Tavrn is built on the belief that online spaces can be genuinely good, warm, inclusive, respectful. The Community Standards are what make that possible.The Core Principle
Treat people like people. That’s it, really. Everything else in these standards is a specific application of that principle. If you’re ever unsure whether something is okay, ask yourself: “Am I treating this person the way I’d want to be treated?”What’s Not Okay on Tavrn
🚫 Harassment
Targeting someone with unwanted, persistent, or threatening behavior. This includes:- Sending hostile or threatening messages
- Coordinating others to pile onto someone
- Repeated contact after someone has asked you to stop
- “Doxxing”, sharing someone’s private personal information without their consent
🚫 Hate Speech
Content that dehumanizes or attacks people based on who they are, their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other identity characteristics. Criticism, disagreement, and debate are fine. Dehumanization is not.🚫 Threats
Explicit or implied threats of violence or harm toward any person or group.🚫 Inappropriate Content
Content that is:- Sexually explicit in spaces not designated for it
- Graphic violence without context or warning
- Content involving minors in any sexual context (zero tolerance, immediate ban)
🚫 Spam
Flooding chats with repeated messages, unsolicited promotions, or automated content designed to disrupt.🚫 Platform Manipulation
- Creating fake accounts to circumvent bans
- Using automated tools to fake engagement
- Coordinated inauthentic behavior
Room-Specific Rules
Individual rooms can have their own rules on top of the platform-wide standards. A room for adults might allow content that wouldn’t be appropriate in a general room. A focused hobby room might prohibit off-topic discussion. Always check a room’s rules (usually in a #rules channel) before diving in. Violating a room’s rules may result in being kicked or banned from that room, even if your behavior wouldn’t violate the platform-wide standards.Reporting Violations
If you see a violation:- Don’t engage with it, engaging often makes it worse
- Use the report function on the message or profile
- Block the person if needed for your own peace of mind
- Let the Tavrn moderation team handle it
What Happens When Someone Violates the Standards
The Tavrn moderation team reviews reports and can take a range of actions:| Severity | Possible Action |
|---|---|
| Minor / first offense | Warning |
| Moderate violations | Temporary suspension |
| Serious violations | Permanent ban |
| Severe violations (CSAM, doxxing, serious threats) | Immediate permanent ban, possible law enforcement referral |
Appeals
If you believe your account was actioned in error, contact Tavrn support with your case. Include as much context as possible. Appeals are reviewed, but decisions aren’t always reversed, and attempts to circumvent a ban by making new accounts will result in those accounts being banned as well.A Note on Context
Rules exist to protect people, not to police every edge case. Context matters in moderation:- Dark humor in a context where everyone’s opted in is different from targeting a stranger with hostile “jokes”
- Blunt criticism of content or ideas is different from personal attacks
- Venting frustration in a general way is different from threatening a specific person
Being a Good Community Member
Beyond just “don’t break the rules,” here’s what makes Tavrn communities genuinely good:Welcome newcomers
A quick “hey, welcome!” to a new member in your room goes further than you’d think.
Assume good intent first
Most misunderstandings come from misreading tone in text. Give people a chance before escalating.
Disengage from arguments
If something’s getting heated and unproductive, it’s okay to just stop engaging. You don’t have to win every argument.
Use the report system
When you see something genuinely bad, report it. It only takes a moment and keeps the community better for everyone.