Community Guidelines
Kitchen Collective is a welcoming community for food lovers. These guidelines help us maintain a positive, respectful, and helpful environment for everyone.
Our Core Values
Respect & Kindness
Treat all members with courtesy and empathy. We're all here to learn and share our love of cooking.
Constructive Communication
Provide helpful feedback and ask thoughtful questions. Share knowledge generously.
Safe Space
Create a welcoming environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing and asking questions.
Please Do
Respect All Members
Be polite and considerate in all interactions. Treat others as you'd like to be treated.
Share Quality Content
Post complete recipes with clear instructions. Include helpful tips and variations when possible.
Give Constructive Feedback
When offering criticism, be specific and helpful. Focus on the content, not the person.
Stay On Topic
Keep discussions relevant to food, cooking, and recipes. Use appropriate discussion threads.
Credit Your Sources
If you're sharing a recipe that's not your original creation, give proper credit to the source.
Report Issues
Use the report button if you see content that violates these guidelines. Help us keep the community safe.
Welcome Newcomers
Help new members feel at home. Answer their questions patiently and encourage their participation.
Share Your Knowledge
Contribute tips, techniques, and ingredient information. Help others learn and improve their cooking skills.
Please Don't
Post Spam or Self-Promotion
Don't use the platform solely to promote your business, blog, or social media. Excessive self-promotion will be removed.
Harass or Bully Others
Harassment, bullying, threats, or personal attacks of any kind will not be tolerated and may result in immediate ban.
Share Hate Speech
Content that promotes hate, discrimination, or violence based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.
Post Inappropriate Content
Sexually explicit, graphic, violent, or otherwise inappropriate content has no place in our food-focused community.
Plagiarize Recipes
Don't copy recipes from other sources and claim them as your own. Always credit the original creator.
Engage in Trolling
Posting inflammatory, off-topic, or disruptive content to provoke reactions is not welcome.
Share Misinformation
Don't spread false information about food safety, nutrition, or health. Be responsible with your advice.
Create Multiple Accounts
Using multiple accounts to manipulate votes, circumvent bans, or deceive other users is prohibited.
Violate Privacy
Don't share others' personal information without consent. Respect everyone's privacy.
Enforcement & Consequences
Our moderators review reported content and take appropriate action to maintain community standards. Violations may result in:
Warning: First-time minor violations receive a warning
Content Removal: Inappropriate content will be deleted
Temporary Ban: Repeated violations result in temporary suspension (1-30 days)
Permanent Ban: Severe or repeated violations lead to permanent account termination
Moderators use their judgment to determine appropriate action based on the severity and context of violations. Decisions can be appealed by contacting us through the Contact page.
How to Report Violations
If you see content that violates these guidelines:
- 1. Click the Report button (flag icon) on the post or reply
- 2. Select the reason for reporting
- 3. Provide additional context if helpful
- 4. Submit the report
Our moderators will review all reports promptly. You'll not be notified of the outcome, but action will be taken if the report is valid.
Note: These guidelines may be updated periodically to address new issues or improve clarity. Continued use of Kitchen Collective constitutes acceptance of these guidelines. Last updated: December 2024.