Honestly, I hate rules and have tried to keep them to a minimum but Affinity is a special place and deserves to be nurtured and cared for in this way. These rules protect the high-vibe and quality of our community.
Our community rules reflect the wishes & desires of our community. The rules of the group are;
01 - Be a nice human. (kindness and curiosity always, never bring your judgement here. We're all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Let's treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required.
02 - No Apologising. We’re shifting this culture of apologising for our very existence and we're all about showing up as your unapologetic self. So we've banned the 'S' word in Affinity (unless of course you've done something proper wanky, then it is of course expected - but that doesn't really happen here). So if you find yourself saying it, catch yourself and reframe it as a thank you instead. It feels really good! Also, PLEASE don't start your posts with 'I hope it's ok to post this...' it's an apologetic energy and a missed opportunity to connect.
03 - No hate speech or bullying. Let’s ALL make sure that everyone feels safe. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed, and degrading comments about things such as race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender or identity will not be tolerated. They mean immediate ejection from the membership.
04 - No spamming in the group or in DMs. Self-promotion is encouraged, but in the ‘Affinity Way’. Share your story, your personality, yourself! Never dump and run. Contacting each other to sincerely connect is encouraged but NEVER EVER spam people in the DMs. This is difficult to police so use sense and report any issues to me. This isn't a sales group, it's a supportive networking community.
05 - Give more than you take. In a space where everyone is of the mind that they give more than they take, it turns out that everyone ends up receiving 10 fold what they put in so be of the mind that you are here to help and to receive support. It’s not a literal give and take, we trust that karmic energy will deliver what we need, when we need it.
06 - Respect everyone's privacy. Don’t share anything from within the group outside of the group without express permission from the creator. Being part of this group requires mutual trust. Authentic, expressive discussions make groups great, but may also be sensitive and private. What's shared in the group is confidential and must stay in the group. Taking screenshots of discussions is not permitted. Any breach of confidence will result in immediate ejection and may lead to potential legal action. This is to maintain the integrity of this group as a safe space.
07 - Posting Ratio Recommendation. This is a learning space and people will come to trust you through your content online so I recommend posting minimum 3 non-promo posts (asking for help, sharing your story, top tips, signposting to helpful resources, talking about your journey, insight into your day to day life etc.) to every promo post and share what will add something to the lives of others or enable them to better come to know you
