Community Guidelines
Building a respectful and quality-focused community
vetronote is committed to fostering a positive, respectful, and intellectually enriching community. These guidelines help ensure that all users—readers, writers, and moderators—can engage in meaningful discussions while maintaining high standards of quality and respect.
Our Core Values
Quality First
We prioritize well-researched, informative, and engaging content
Respect
Treat all community members with dignity and consideration
Learning
Foster an environment of curiosity and knowledge sharing
Content Guidelines for Writers
✅ What We Encourage
- Original, well-researched content with proper citations
- Educational articles that provide value to readers
- Clear, engaging writing in Sinhala or English
- Proper formatting, grammar, and structure
- Diverse perspectives backed by facts and evidence
- Constructive criticism and thoughtful analysis
- Cultural sensitivity and inclusivity
❌ What's Not Allowed
- Plagiarism or copyright infringement
- Hate speech, discrimination, or harassment
- Misinformation or deliberately false content
- Spam, promotional content, or excessive self-promotion
- Adult content, violence, or graphic material
- Personal attacks or inflammatory language
- Political propaganda or extremist content
- Content that violates intellectual property rights
Comment and Discussion Guidelines
Be Constructive
When providing feedback or engaging in discussions:
- Focus on ideas, not individuals
- Provide reasoning for your viewpoints
- Acknowledge valid points from others
- Ask clarifying questions before assuming intent
Stay On Topic
Keep comments relevant to the article. Off-topic discussions may be removed by moderators.
Report, Don't Retaliate
If you encounter inappropriate content, use the report feature instead of engaging negatively. Our moderation team will review all reports promptly.
Quality Standards
All submitted content goes through a review process. Articles should meet these standards:
📝 Content Quality
- Clear thesis or main idea
- Logical flow and structure
- Proper grammar and spelling
- Adequate length (minimum 500 words)
🔍 Research & Accuracy
- Factual accuracy
- Proper citations when needed
- Balanced perspectives
- Up-to-date information
🎨 Presentation
- Compelling title and introduction
- Relevant images or media
- Proper formatting and headings
- Clean, readable layout
✨ Originality
- Original thoughts and analysis
- Unique perspective or approach
- Proper attribution of sources
- No duplicate submissions
Moderation and Enforcement
Warning System
Minor violations may result in a warning. We believe in giving community members the opportunity to learn and improve.
Content Removal
Content that violates guidelines may be removed. Authors will receive feedback explaining the reason for removal.
Account Suspension
Repeated violations or severe infractions may result in temporary or permanent account suspension.
Appeal Process
If you believe a moderation decision was made in error, you have the right to appeal:
Submit Appeal
Contact us through the appeal form with details
Review
Our team reviews appeals within 48-72 hours
Decision
You'll receive a response with our final decision
Reporting Violations
Help us maintain community standards by reporting violations:
Report Content
Use the report button on articles, comments, or user profiles that violate guidelines.
All reports are confidential and reviewed promptly.
What to Include
- Specific guideline violated
- Link to offending content
- Brief explanation
- Any supporting evidence
Updates to Guidelines
These guidelines may be updated periodically to reflect community needs and platform evolution. Significant changes will be announced to all users. Continued use of vetronote constitutes acceptance of the current guidelines.