Community Guidelines
Help us maintain a respectful, inclusive, and professional community
Our community forums are a space for tattoo artists, clients, and enthusiasts to connect, share knowledge, ask questions, and support one another. These guidelines help ensure everyone has a positive experience. By participating in our forums, you agree to follow these rules.
Be Respectful and Courteous
Treat all community members with respect, kindness, and professionalism.
- Disagree constructively and avoid personal attacks
- Use appropriate language and tone in all interactions
- Respect different perspectives, experiences, and skill levels
- Avoid harassment, bullying, or intimidation of any kind
Stay On Topic
Keep discussions relevant to tattoos, art, and the tattoo community.
- Post threads in appropriate categories
- Use clear, descriptive titles for your threads
- Avoid derailing conversations with off-topic comments
- Search before posting to avoid duplicate threads
Share Responsibly
Share helpful information while respecting intellectual property and privacy.
- Only share content you have permission to post
- Give credit to original artists and sources
- Don't share others' personal information without consent
- Provide constructive feedback and helpful advice
- Don't spam or post repetitive content
Zero Tolerance for Discrimination
We are committed to fostering an inclusive community for everyone.
- No discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic
- No hate speech, slurs, or derogatory language
- Respect pronouns and chosen names
- Welcome newcomers and people of all experience levels
Maintain Professional Standards
Keep interactions professional and appropriate for a public forum.
- No explicit sexual content or inappropriate material
- No illegal content or discussion of illegal activities
- Don't post graphic images without appropriate warnings
- Keep pricing discussions fair and transparent
- Resolve conflicts privately when possible
Limit Self-Promotion
Share your work and services appropriately without excessive self-promotion.
- Contribute meaningfully to discussions before promoting
- Use your profile and portfolio pages for showcasing work
- Don't spam threads with repetitive promotional content
- Respond genuinely to inquiries, not just with sales pitches
Reporting and Moderation
Help us maintain a healthy community by reporting issues.
- Report content that violates these guidelines
- Don't engage with trolls or respond to inflammatory posts
- Moderators may edit, move, or remove content that violates guidelines
- Repeated violations may result in account suspension or termination
- Appeals can be submitted through our contact form
Privacy and Safety
Protect yourself and others in the community.
- Don't share your personal contact information publicly
- Use the platform's messaging system for private conversations
- Be cautious when meeting community members in person
- Report suspicious behavior or scams immediately
- Review our Privacy Policy for more information
Thank You
Thank you for being part of our community and helping us create a welcoming space for everyone. These guidelines are here to ensure we all have a positive experience sharing our passion for tattoo art.
Questions about these guidelines? Contact us for clarification.