Community standards
Code of Conduct
The room matters as much as the event. These rules set expectations for the founding Discord and any DMV Hub-hosted gathering.
Be real. Be yourself.
Use one consistent Discord identity and interact honestly. Do not impersonate another person or create burner accounts to evade moderation. Share only the profile details you are comfortable making visible.
Respect looks like action.
This community spans Ethiopian doctors, queer artists, federal workers, and night-shift nurses. Respect isn't a checkbox — it shows in how you talk to people, how you respond when someone sets a boundary, and whether you make space for others to exist comfortably.
No harassment. Full stop.
Harassment includes unwanted messages, following someone after they've made clear they're not interested, making comments about someone's body or identity, and any behavior designed to intimidate or isolate. At events or online — it results in immediate removal.
No spam, sales, or unsolicited pitches.
This is a social community, not a lead-gen pipeline. Don't DM strangers to promote your business, app, service, or side hustle without their prior invitation. There are dedicated channels for sharing your work — use those.
Keep the group safe at events.
Consent is mandatory. Don't photograph people without asking. Don't share someone's location or attendance publicly without their permission. If an event makes you or someone else feel unsafe, leave and report it.
Report, don't escalate.
If something goes wrong, don't confront the person publicly or try to handle it yourself. Report it to a moderator or email us directly. We investigate every report privately and seriously.
Enforcement
What happens when someone violates the code
Violations are reviewed by the moderation team. Context matters, but some behaviors result in immediate removal regardless.
First minor violation — private message from a moderator.
Repeated or moderate violation — 30-day server suspension.
Serious violation or pattern of behavior — banned with no path to return.
Behavior at in-person events that violates this code — removed from event and banned from future events.
Something happen?
Reports go to the published contact address and are handled as privately as practical. Response times depend on organizer availability, so use emergency services for immediate danger.