Contributor Guidelines
Contributors are the heart of Artinscale. These guidelines help us maintain a respectful, creative, and inspiring environment where everyone can contribute to meaningful artwork.
Our Core Values
Respect
Treat all contributors with kindness and respect, regardless of background or experience.
Creativity
Share original, thoughtful ideas that inspire artists to create meaningful work.
Collaboration
Work together to build upon each other's ideas and create something beautiful.
What We Encourage
Original Ideas
Share your unique perspectives, personal experiences, and creative insights that can inspire artists.
Constructive Feedback
Provide thoughtful, helpful comments that build upon others' contributions in positive ways.
Supportive Interaction
Encourage fellow contributors, celebrate great ideas, and help newcomers feel welcome.
Meaningful Context
When sharing ideas, provide context about why they matter to you or others.
Diverse Perspectives
We value contributions from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
What We Don't Allow
Harmful Content
No hate speech, harassment, threats, or content that promotes violence or discrimination.
Copyright Infringement
Don't share content you don't own or don't have permission to use.
Spam or Self-Promotion
No excessive posting, irrelevant links, or promotional content unrelated to art creation.
Inappropriate Content
No explicit sexual content, graphic violence, or content inappropriate for all ages.
Impersonation
Don't pretend to be someone else or create fake accounts.
Commercial Activity
No unauthorized advertising, selling, or promoting external products or services unrelated to art creation.
Automated Activity
No bots, automated posting, or artificial engagement. All contributions must be genuine human interaction.
Off-Platform Solicitation
Don't attempt to move conversations off-platform for unauthorized business or personal purposes.
Contributor Moderation & Reporting
We believe in fostering a positive environment through education and support rather than punishment. However, we will take action when necessary to protect our values.
First-time violations
Warning and guidance on contributor standards
Repeated violations
Temporary restriction from contributing
Serious violations
Permanent removal from the platform
Report Issues
If you see content that violates these guidelines, please let us know. We review all reports promptly and take appropriate action.
Report a ConcernThank You
By following these guidelines, you help create a space where respect flourishes, creativity inspires, and collaboration brings meaningful art to life. Thank you for being part of our network!