Community Guidelines

Built for and by music lovers, VinylMapper is a social community with a goal of creating the ultimate resource for finding and supporting local independent record stores.

We aim to create a vibrant, respectful, and inclusive space for enthusiasts to share their passion, connect, and collaborate. To ensure our community thrives, we ask that all members follow these Community Guidelines.

1. Respectful Communication

• Treat all members with respect and kindness. Harassment, hate speech, and personal attacks are strictly prohibited.
• Engage in constructive and meaningful conversations. Disagreements are natural, but ensure they remain respectful.

2. Relevant Content

• Posts and discussions should focus on vinyl records, music collecting, indie record stores, and related topics.
• Avoid off-topic content, excessive self-promotion, or spam. Content unrelated to the community’s mission may be removed.

3. Authenticity Matters

• Share genuine experiences, insights, and opinions. False information, impersonation, or deceptive behavior is not allowed.
• Ensure any claims or offers, such as record sales or trades, are accurate and verifiable.

4. Sales and Trading Etiquette

• Follow community-specific rules for buying, selling, or trading records.
• Clearly state terms, conditions, and item details in posts. Scams or dishonest transactions will result in immediate account suspension or banning.
• Report suspicious activity to the moderators.

5. Copyright and Fair Use

• Only share content you own or have permission to post. This includes images, videos, and music clips.
• Avoid uploading or sharing copyrighted material without proper authorization.

6. No Explicit or Offensive Content

• Do not post sexually explicit, violent, or otherwise offensive content.
• Avoid language or imagery that could alienate or harm other members.

7. Protect Privacy

• Respect the privacy of others. Do not share personal or sensitive information about yourself or other members without consent.
• Avoid posting identifiable details like addresses or contact information in public forums.

8. Collaborate and Support

• Use this space to connect with others, share ideas, and support indie record stores and collectors.
• Highlight and celebrate community milestones, events, and collaborations.

9. Moderator Role

• Our moderators are here to ensure the community remains safe, inclusive, and on-topic.
• Moderators reserve the right to remove content, suspend or ban accounts that violate these guidelines.
• If you have concerns or disputes, contact the moderators directly for assistance.

10. Reporting Issues

• If you encounter inappropriate content or behavior, use the reporting tools provided or notify us by using our “Report An Issue” form.
• Reports will be reviewed promptly, and appropriate action will be taken.

11.  Updates to Guidelines

• These guidelines may be updated periodically to reflect the community’s evolving needs. Significant changes will be communicated to members.

Thank you for being a part of the VinylMapper community. Together, we can keep this a welcoming and inspiring space for vinyl record enthusiasts and indie record store owners. Flip on!