Community Guidelines
Last updated: 7/26/2025
🌱 Our Mission
PlantSapphics is a safe, inclusive space where queer plant lovers can connect, share, and grow together. These guidelines help us maintain a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
🤝 Core Values
Inclusivity
We welcome plant lovers of all identities, backgrounds, and experience levels. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting your plant journey, you belong here.
Respect
Treat everyone with kindness, empathy, and respect. Celebrate our differences and learn from each other's unique perspectives and experiences.
Safety
We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, or harmful behavior. Your safety and well-being are our top priorities.
Support
Help fellow community members with plant care advice, celebrate their successes, and offer encouragement during challenges.
✅ What We Encourage
🌿 Plant Care Sharing
- • Share photos and stories of your plant babies
- • Post about plant care successes and challenges
- • Ask for advice when your plants need help
- • Celebrate growth milestones and achievements
💬 Helpful Discussions
- • Share plant care tips and techniques
- • Discuss sustainable gardening practices
- • Recommend plant-friendly products and resources
- • Organize plant swaps and meetups
🏆 Community Participation
- • Participate in monthly plant challenges
- • Welcome new members to the community
- • Support and encourage fellow plant parents
- • Share your plant care journey and experiences
❌ What We Don't Allow
🚫 Harassment & Discrimination
- • Hate speech, slurs, or discriminatory language
- • Harassment, bullying, or targeted attacks
- • Exclusion based on identity, background, or experience level
- • Sexual harassment or inappropriate content
⚠️ Spam & Self-Promotion
- • Excessive self-promotion or commercial content
- • Spam, scams, or misleading information
- • Unsolicited advertising or sales pitches
- • Repetitive or low-quality content
🔒 Privacy & Safety
- • Sharing personal information without consent
- • Doxxing or revealing private details
- • Impersonating others or creating fake accounts
- • Sharing harmful or dangerous plant care advice
📝 Content Guidelines
Plant Photos & Content
- • Share clear, well-lit photos of your plants
- • Include relevant details about care and conditions
- • Respect copyright - only share your own photos
- • Use appropriate content warnings for sensitive topics
Communication
- • Use inclusive and respectful language
- • Ask questions when you're unsure about something
- • Provide constructive feedback when asked
- • Be patient with beginners and new members
Plant Care Advice
- • Share advice based on your own experience
- • Acknowledge that different methods work for different people
- • Be honest about your expertise level
- • Encourage others to do their own research
🛡️ Reporting & Enforcement
How to Report
If you encounter content or behavior that violates our guidelines:
- • Use the report function on the platform
- • Contact us directly at plantsapphics@gmail.com
- • Provide specific details about the incident
- • Include relevant screenshots or evidence
Our Response
- • We review all reports within 24-48 hours
- • Violations may result in content removal, warnings, or account suspension
- • Serious violations may result in permanent account termination
- • We maintain confidentiality in our review process
🌍 Environmental Responsibility
Sustainable Practices
- • Encourage eco-friendly plant care methods
- • Share sustainable gardening practices
- • Promote native plant species when possible
- • Discuss responsible plant sourcing and propagation
- • Support local nurseries and ethical suppliers
💚 Building Our Community
Together, we can create the most welcoming and supportive plant community on the internet. Every member plays a vital role in maintaining our inclusive environment.
Grow Together
Share knowledge and support each other's plant journeys
Stay Connected
Build meaningful friendships with fellow plant lovers
Celebrate Diversity
Embrace all the different ways to love plants
📞 Contact & Support
Have questions about these guidelines or need to report an issue?
Email: plantsapphics@gmail.com
Response Time: Within 24-48 hours
Location: European Union
Thank You!
By following these guidelines, you help make PlantSapphics a safe, welcoming space for all plant lovers. Together, we're growing a beautiful community! 🌱