Community Guidelines
Building a Rigorous, Respectful Community
Intellectual Integrity
We value truth-seeking over comfort. Claims must be supported by evidence, research, or rigorous reasoning.
Respectful Discourse
Disagree with ideas, not people. Challenge arguments with evidence and curiosity, never with hostility or personal attacks.
Transparency
Disclose conflicts of interest, funding sources, and the limits of your knowledge. Admit when you don't know something.
Inclusivity
Welcome diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and approaches. Gatekeeping knowledge contradicts our mission.
✓ Do:
- Cite sources and evidence when making claims
- Ask clarifying questions before disagreeing
- Acknowledge when someone makes a good point
- Share personal experience alongside evidence
- Report misinformation or harmful content
- Engage with intellectual humility
✗ Don't:
- Spread unverified claims as fact
- Attack individuals based on their beliefs
- Promote conspiracy theories without evidence
- Spam, advertise, or self-promote excessively
- Share hate speech, discrimination, or harassment
- Dismiss others' experiences without engaging
Research Papers & Articles
Content should be grounded in evidence, cite sources, and distinguish between speculation and established fact. Personal insights are welcome when labeled as such.
Somatic Relations
Personal experiences are valued, but should be contextualized within broader frameworks. Connect embodied experience to research, neuroscience, or established spiritual traditions when possible.
Hidden History & Lore
Alternative historical narratives are welcome, but must acknowledge gaps in evidence and distinguish between documented history, scholarly debate, and speculative theory.
All Content
Avoid sensationalism. Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. Be transparent about what is known, unknown, and speculative.
Our moderation team reviews content for violations of these guidelines. We aim to be fair, transparent, and proportional in our responses.
Warnings & Removal
Minor violations may receive a warning. Repeated violations or severe breaches (hate speech, harassment, misinformation) may result in post removal or account suspension.
Appeals
If you believe your content was removed unfairly, you can appeal to our moderation team. We'll review and respond within 48 hours.
If you're submitting research papers, articles, or other content to Spirit Science, please review our Contributor Guidelines for submission requirements and best practices.
By contributing to Spirit Science, you agree to these guidelines and grant us permission to publish your work on this platform.