Community Guidelines
Building a respectful and Christ-centered community together
Welcome to Our Community
At Shama Yah, we are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and spiritually enriching environment where believers can grow in their faith together. These guidelines help ensure that our community remains a place of learning, encouragement, and biblical fellowship.
Our Core Principles
The foundational values that guide all interactions in our community
Treat every member with the love and respect that Christ showed us. Remember that behind every username is a beloved child of God.
Ground all discussions in Scripture. When sharing opinions, support them with biblical references and sound theological reasoning.
Welcome believers from all backgrounds, denominations, and levels of theological understanding. Unity in Christ transcends our differences.
Maintain a harassment-free environment where everyone feels safe to share their thoughts, questions, and spiritual journey.
Engage in meaningful conversations that build up rather than tear down. Disagree with ideas, not with people.
Be honest about your sources, acknowledge when you're uncertain, and be open to learning from others' perspectives.
Community Standards
Clear expectations for positive community participation
What We Encourage
- Share personal testimonies and spiritual experiences
- Ask thoughtful questions about faith and theology
- Provide biblical references to support your points
- Pray for and encourage fellow community members
- Share helpful resources and study materials
- Use respectful language even when disagreeing
- Report inappropriate content to moderators
What We Prohibit
- Harassment, bullying, or personal attacks
- Spreading false doctrine or heresy
- Inappropriate, offensive, or vulgar language
- Spam, self-promotion, or commercial content
- Sharing private information without consent
- Discrimination based on race, gender, or background
- Creating multiple accounts to circumvent moderation
Community Moderation
How we maintain a healthy and respectful community environment
If you encounter content that violates our guidelines, please report it using the report button or contact our moderation team. We take all reports seriously and investigate them promptly.
- • Use the report feature on posts, comments, or user profiles
- • Contact moderators directly for urgent concerns
- • Provide context when reporting to help with investigation
Our moderation team may take various actions to maintain community standards:
- • Warning: First-time minor violations receive a private warning
- • Content Removal: Inappropriate posts or comments are removed
- • Temporary Suspension: Repeated violations may result in temporary restrictions
- • Permanent Ban: Severe or repeated violations may lead to permanent removal
If you believe a moderation action was taken in error, you can appeal the decision. Contact our moderation team with your case details, and we will review the situation fairly and transparently.
Questions About Guidelines?
If you have questions about these guidelines or need clarification on any community standards, we're here to help. Our moderation team is committed to supporting our community members.