Community & Forum Guidelines

Last Updated:  November 11, 2025

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1) What This Is

Official community guidelines for Tennessee Pride Apparel. Rules for posting product reviews, forum discussions, and user photos. Respectful, apolitical, and focused on Tennessee heritage.

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2) Our Values:  Respecting Tennessee Roots

• Belonging: Everyone’s welcome on the porch.

• Respect: Disagree without being disagreeable.

• Real Tennessee: Honest stories, no performative snark.

• Safety first: People over hot takes.

 

3) Be a Good Neighbor (do’s)

• Be kind, specific, and constructive.

• Credit sources; share your own photos only (or get permission).

• Mark opinions as opinions; share facts with links when possible.

• Keep posts on topic (Tennessee places, stories, events, clothing, hats, apparel., care tips, etc.).

• Use clear titles and tags so others can find things.

 

4) Hard No’s (don’ts)

• Harassment or hate: Slurs, threats, bullying, dog-whistles, or demeaning stereotypes.

• Illegal or dangerous content: Violence, doxxing, stolen goods, instructions for harm.

• Spam or self-promo: Ads, referral links, MLM, repetitive link-drops, AI-generated spam.

• NSFW or obscene: Pornographic or shock content; graphic violence.

• Impersonation or deception: Pretending to be someone else; fake reviews.

• Private info: Don’t share someone’s personal details without consent.

• IP violations: Don’t post content you don’t have the right to share (logos, team marks, copyrighted art, etc.).

 

5) Friendly Rivalry, Not Hostility

Sports and county pride are welcome; personal attacks aren’t. “Rivalry” ends where another person’s dignity begins.

 

6) Buying & Selling Tennessee Pride Gear

• Peer-to-peer sales or ticket swaps are not permitted in forums.

• Charity solicitations must be approved in writing by Tennessee Pride.

• We do not allow the resale of used items on our official forums to ensure quality control.

 

7) Photos & People

• Get permission to post recognizable people—especially kids.

• No secretly recorded images or license plates close-up.

• Include basic context (place, date, event) when useful.

 

8) AI-Assisted Content

• Allowed if disclosed and original. No mass-produced or misleading AI posts. You’re responsible for accuracy and rights.

 

9) Language & Tone

• Keep it PG-13. Mild cussing is okay; insults are not.

• Use clear, non-sarcastic tone in sensitive threads (memorials, disasters, community needs).

 

10) Moderation & Enforcement

​We moderate for safety, clarity, and vibe. Actions we may take:

1. Nudge/ edit for clarity (typos, tags, formatting)

2. Warning (explain issue, link to rule)

3. Content removal (post/comment)

4. Limited privileges (read-only, cooldown)

5. Temporary suspension

6. Permanent ban (for severe or repeated violations)

 

Zero-tolerance: credible threats, hate speech, doxxing, illegal content.

 

11) Reporting

See something off? Use the Report button or email support@TennesseePride.com with a link and brief summary. Don’t engage—let us handle it.

 

12) Appeals

If your content or account was moderated, you can appeal once within 14 days at support@TennesseePride.com. Include: username, link, and why you believe it meets the guidelines. We’ll review and reply.

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13) Age & Accounts

• You must be 18+ to participate.

• One account per person; protect your password.

• Brand or org accounts must disclose affiliation.

 

14) Your Content, Our License

By posting, you grant Tennessee Pride a non-exclusive, worldwide license to host, display, and share your content in connection with our services (with credit when feasible). You retain ownership.

 

15) Health & Safety Disclaimers

Gear tips and travel posts are community opinions. Verify info (trail closures, events, road conditions). In emergencies: call local authorities—don’t rely on the forum.

 

16) Changes

We may update these rules. Continued use means you accept the latest version.

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