Community Guidelines
Last Updated: May 22, 2026
Dizcorz exists for productive disagreement.
Most social platforms optimize for attention, tribal identity, outrage, and performance. Dizcorz is trying to build something different.
Strong disagreement is encouraged.
Bad disagreement is not.
The goal is not consensus. The goal is understanding.
1. Attack ideas, not people
Criticize arguments.
Challenge assumptions.
Question reasoning.
Do not attack intelligence, identity, appearance, profession, race, sex, religion, or personal traits.
Disagreement should create light, not heat.
2. Assume complexity
Most important questions are difficult.
Most thoughtful people are internally conflicted.
If an issue seems completely obvious, consider whether you may be missing something.
Certainty is often overrated.
3. Steelman before rebuttal
Before arguing against a position:
Demonstrate that you understand it.
Restate the strongest version of your conversation partner's argument.
People should feel understood before they feel challenged.
4. Curiosity beats performance
Do not debate for spectators.
Do not farm points.
Do not seek "wins."
Ask genuine questions.
Try to understand why a person believes something, not merely what they believe.
5. Strong disagreement is welcome
You are allowed to:
- disagree strongly
- challenge assumptions
- argue controversial positions
- criticize institutions
- question ideas
- express minority viewpoints
You are not allowed to:
- threaten
- harass
- intimidate
- target users
- encourage violence
- repeatedly engage in bad-faith disruption
6. Pseudonymity is a responsibility
Dizcorz supports pseudonymous discussion because people speak more honestly when identity pressure decreases.
Do not exploit pseudonymity to become cruel.
Anonymity should increase honesty-not decrease humanity.
7. Leave room to change your mind
Changing your mind is not losing.
Updating beliefs is not weakness.
People should feel safe saying:
"I was wrong."
"I changed my opinion."
"I am uncertain."
8. Reputation reflects discussion quality
Reputation on Dizcorz is intended to reward:
- intellectual honesty
- curiosity
- thoughtful disagreement
- asking good questions
- steelmanning
- constructive participation
Reputation should not become a popularity contest.
9. Help shape culture
Early communities become permanent communities.
Every conversation helps define what Dizcorz becomes.
Act accordingly.