Built for and by music lovers, VinylMapper is a social community with a goal of creating the ultimate resource for finding and supporting local independent record stores.
We aim to create a vibrant, respectful, and inclusive space for enthusiasts to share their passion, connect, and collaborate. To ensure our community thrives, we ask that all members follow these Community Guidelines.
1. Respectful Communication
Treat all members with respect and kindness. Harassment, hate speech, and personal attacks are strictly prohibited.
Engage in constructive and meaningful conversations. Disagreements are natural, but ensure they remain respectful.
2. Relevant Content
Posts and discussions should focus on vinyl records, music collecting, indie record stores, and related topics.
Avoid off-topic content, excessive self-promotion, or spam. Content unrelated to the community’s mission may be removed.
3. Authenticity Matters
Share genuine experiences, insights, and opinions. False information, impersonation, or deceptive behavior is not allowed.
Ensure any claims or offers, such as record sales or trades, are accurate and verifiable.
4. Sales and Trading Etiquette
Follow community-specific rules for buying, selling, or trading records.
Clearly state terms, conditions, and item details in posts. Scams or dishonest transactions will result in immediate account suspension or banning.
Report suspicious activity to the moderators.
5. Copyright and Fair Use
Only share content you own or have permission to post. This includes images, videos, and music clips.
Avoid uploading or sharing copyrighted material without proper authorization.
6. No Explicit or Offensive Content
Do not post sexually explicit, violent, or otherwise offensive content.
Avoid language or imagery that could alienate or harm other members.
7. Protect Privacy
Respect the privacy of others. Do not share personal or sensitive information about yourself or other members without consent.
Avoid posting identifiable details like addresses or contact information in public forums.
8. Collaborate and Support
Use this space to connect with others, share ideas, and support indie record stores and collectors.
Highlight and celebrate community milestones, events, and collaborations.
9. Moderator Role
Our moderators are here to ensure the community remains safe, inclusive, and on-topic.
Moderators reserve the right to remove content, suspend or ban accounts that violate these guidelines.
If you have concerns or disputes, contact the moderators directly for assistance.
10. Reporting Issues
If you encounter inappropriate content or behavior, use the reporting tools provided or notify us by using our “Report An Issue” form.
Reports will be reviewed promptly, and appropriate action will be taken.
11. Updates to Guidelines
These guidelines may be updated periodically to reflect the community’s evolving needs. Significant changes will be communicated to members.
Thank you for being a part of the VinylMapper community. Together, we can keep this a welcoming and inspiring space for vinyl record enthusiasts and indie record store owners. Flip on!
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