Community ground rules
We do indeed have community guidelines, which remind us that we’re here to do as 1 Thessalonians 5:11 says: “ … encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.” If we stick to these rules when using 115.1, we’ll stay as one big supportive family.
That said, if you choose not to abide by this simple, considerate guidance you may be challenged. Ultimately, as a last resort, you could be asked to leave the platform. So in order to keep this a safe place:
You must never:
1. Post content that is security sensitive. Make sure you blur faces and protect the identity of other people who you don’t have permission to share about.
2. Copy content from 115.1 to other platforms without the express permission of the person who originally posted it, or share content with others outside 115.1 in any other shape or form.
3. Use photos of children and young people under the age of 18 without careful thought. Particularly in some areas of the world, Great Britain for example, there are very specific laws around how you use photos of children and young people.
4. Use 115.1 for anything that could bring the platform or those who use it into disrepute.
5. Use 115.1 for anything other than the purpose for which it was created, which is to give glory to God through stories of disciple making.
We also expect everyone here to:
6. Be accountable. Remember you were invited into this community by your mentor, and you ultimately answer to them. If they challenge or question you, then please respond to them as you would in everyday life.
7. Be real. Be authentic, be yourself. That also means speaking and acting as you would face-to-face.
8. Join in. We’re spread all around the globe and the only way we’ll learn what’s happening on the other side of it is to tell our stories of God’s goodness. So, be bold and share, however small or insignificant you think your story is.
9. Encourage each other. Reading is one thing, but commenting on posts and stories adds a whole new dimension to what we’re doing. It basically starts a conversation. A like, or better still, a comment cheers someone on, helps them to know others are listening and investing in what they’re doing.
10. Show respect. You may not always agree with what someone is saying, their perspective or their politics. If you really need to challenge someone, then don’t use 115.1 to do so. Instead, please talk offline and in person to privately discuss your differences.
11. Keep things brief. We all love to get carried away when telling stories, but the format of 115.1 benefits if you stay focused and to the point. Also, if you post every 5 minutes and dominate the newsfeed, people are less likely to take note of what you’re saying long-term.