◆ Community Guidelines

▸ General Advice

• Inspect before buying: ask for a demo or photos of the printer actually running. Request close-ups of the build plate, nozzle, and any mods.
• Use secure payment: cash in person, or goods-and-services PayPal / e-transfer. Avoid wire transfers, gift cards, or cryptocurrency with strangers.
• Trust your gut: if a deal feels too good to be true, it probably is. Walk away.

▸ Spotting Scams

• No photos or stock photos only: a real seller should be able to take a current photo of their printer with a handwritten note.
• Pressure to act fast: "someone else is interested" or "price goes up tomorrow" are classic urgency tactics.
• Asking for deposit upfront: never send a deposit for an item you haven't seen in person (or verified through a trusted intermediary).
• Bad grammar or generic messages: copy-pasted replies that don't reference the specific listing are a red flag.
• New account with no history: check when the seller joined and whether they have other listings or reviews.

▸ For Sellers

• Be accurate: describe your printer honestly. Disclose known issues, wear, and estimated print hours.
• Include photos: listings with images are 5x more likely to sell and build trust with buyers.

▸ Reporting

If you encounter a suspicious listing or user, email admin@solidprinters.xyz. Reports are reviewed and acted on within 48 hours.

▸ TL;DR

Treat others as you would like to be treated on your worst day

▸ Expected Behavior

• Be honest: accurately describe your items, disclose known issues, and represent yourself truthfully.
• Be respectful: treat all community members with courtesy and professionalism, even in disagreement.
• Be transparent: clearly communicate pricing, shipping terms, and expectations with buyers and sellers.
• Honor commitments: follow through on agreements, sales, and arrangements you make with other users.

▸ Unacceptable Behavior

The following behaviors are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate action:

• Harassment or abuse: targeted harassment, threats, intimidation, or bullying of any kind.
• Discrimination: discriminatory language or behavior based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
• Abusive language: hate speech, slurs, personal attacks, or any form of verbal abuse.
• Fraud or scams: misrepresenting items, deceptive listings, fake reviews, or any fraudulent activity.
• Spam: unsolicited advertising, repeated posts, or excessive messaging.
• Sharing private information: posting another user's personal information without their consent (doxxing).
• Circumventing bans: creating new accounts to bypass a suspension or ban.

▸ Enforcement

• Reports are reviewed by the team.
• First violations typically result in a warning and content removal.
• Severe or repeated violations result in immediate account termination and permanent ban.
• Fraud, harassment, and illegal activity may be reported to the appropriate authorities, in addition to a permanent ban.

▸ Reporting a Violation

If you witness or experience a violation of this code of conduct, please report it immediately by emailing admin+code-of-conduct@solidprinters.xyzAll reports are confidential and will be taken seriously.

You can also report a user directly from their profile page using the Report button.