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ATL Code of Conduct — TL;DR

Be respectful. Be inclusive. No harassment. Report issues.

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Expected

Behaviors we encourage and expect from all community members

Prohibited

Behaviors that violate our community standards

Accessibility note: We use both color and icons to distinguish between expected and prohibited behaviors. Green indicates expected conduct, while red indicates prohibited conduct.

Core Principles

The fundamental values that guide our community

Maintain mutual respect and humility in all interactions

Create a safe, welcoming environment for all community members

Use English for communication and keep discussions constructive

Respect authority and follow moderator guidance

1. Essentials

Expected Behavior

Prohibited Behavior

Expected:

1.1: Keep all content Safe for Work (SFW)

Prohibited:

1.1: NSFW content in messages, media, or profiles. Gore, excessive violence, or self-harm content

Expected:

1.2: Maintain appropriate conduct (13+ community, no romantic solicitation)

Prohibited:

1.2: Sexually suggestive language or grooming behavior

Expected:

1.3: Show mutual respect and avoid emotional oversharing

Prohibited:

1.3: Harassment, hate speech, threats, or discriminatory conduct

Expected:

1.4: Express yourself constructively while avoiding controversial topics

Prohibited:

1.4: Politics, religion, ongoing conflicts, or heated debates

Expected:

1.5: Respect diverse preferences and avoid elitism

Prohibited:

1.5: Deliberate elitism or disparaging others' choices

Expected:

1.6: Cooperate with moderators and follow their guidance

Prohibited:

1.6: Ignoring moderator requests or public escalation

2. Participation

Expected Behavior

Prohibited Behavior

Expected:

2.1: Use English in all communications

Prohibited:

2.1: Non-English communication in server channels

Expected:

2.2: Post thoughtful, substantial content in text channels

Prohibited:

2.2: Low-effort content, 'brainrot', or bypassing automod

Expected:

2.3: Maintain quiet background and avoid disrupting voice chats

Prohibited:

2.3: Excessive noise, echoing, or interrupting conversations

Expected:

2.4: Use bot commands appropriately in designated channels

Prohibited:

2.4: Bot spam, misuse, or abuse of server features

Expected:

2.5: Use correct channels and stay on-topic

Prohibited:

2.5: Derailing support threads or off-topic posting

Expected:

2.6: Share links with descriptions and avoid excessive content

Prohibited:

2.6: Spam, excessive caps, mass pings, or cross-posting

Expected:

2.7: Report malicious behavior through proper channels

Prohibited:

2.7: Scamming, raiding, malicious links, or harmful files

Expected:

2.8: Keep promotion natural and non-intrusive

Prohibited:

2.8: Artificial or excessive advertising

Expected:

2.9: Respect privacy and keep personal information private

Prohibited:

2.9: Doxxing or sharing others' personal information

3. Moderation

Expected Behavior

Prohibited Behavior

Expected:

3.1: Report issues via tickets with concrete proof and context

Prohibited:

3.1: Reporting without proof or based on rumors/hearsay

Expected:

3.2: Understand that rules apply equally to all members

Prohibited:

3.2: Expecting special treatment or rule exceptions

Expected:

3.3: Know that audit logs are transparent and visible to all

Prohibited:

3.3: Attempting to hide actions from audit logs

Expected:

3.4: Respect different enforcement methods (hard rules, case-by-case, automod)

Prohibited:

3.4: Arguing with enforcement methods or moderator discretion

Expected:

3.5: Accept progressive discipline (warnings → timeouts → bans)

Prohibited:

3.5: Refusing to accept warnings or disciplinary actions

Expected:

3.6: Avoid punishment evasion and accept consequences

Prohibited:

3.6: Using alternate accounts to bypass restrictions

Expected:

3.7: Trust in fair, unbiased rule enforcement

Prohibited:

3.7: Claiming bias without evidence or proper appeal process

Expected:

3.8: Use proper appeal channels if you believe punishment is unfair

Prohibited:

3.8: Public complaints about moderation instead of using tickets

Reporting Issues

How to report concerns and what to expect

How to Report

Create a support ticket for any rule violations or concerns. Provide concrete proof and context.

Confidentiality

All reports are discussed among moderators as a group. Audit logs are visible to all server members for transparency.

Enforcement

How violations are handled and what consequences to expect

Progressive Enforcement

  • Warnings for first or minor offenses
  • Timeouts (1 hour to 12 hours) for repeated violations
  • Kicks and temporary bans for serious infractions
  • Permanent bans for hard rule violations (hate speech, threats, doxxing, etc.)
  • Appeals available through Wick bot system