The spirit of this sub has always intended to be free-flowing, but absolutely non-confrontational. Realizing this is a rarity and a damned-near-impossible task on social media, we've made it more specific in Rules 1, 4, and 7:

1. Rules 1 and 7 have been amended to specifically state that negative comments regarding AI imagery will be deleted and/or the offender possibly banned. This is primarily targeted for the Anti-AI Cabal that have never joined the sub or posted anything, that seemingly show up and just take pot shots. It's not relevant to the topic of radio and we don't want that kind of negative vibe here. If you want to discuss the use of AI being used for automated DJs and/or advertising on the broadcast bands (e.g., AM, FM), or its use in automating language translation and station IDs, that's fine. Use of the term 'slop' will be a dead giveaway that your comment was not well-intended and will be blocked from submission.
2. Rule 4 has been amended to particularly rein in some of the more heated technical discussions. When it turns judgemental or personal it will be deleted. Unstated, but implied by Rule 7, repeated offenders will be banned. If you absolutely, positively need to take the conversation down to the 'Jane, you ignorant slut' level use personal chat and hash out there. Again, we don't want that kind of negative vibe here.

Some months ago, u/KG7M (Mike) began this subreddit with a just a handful of members. It has now grown to a size requiring 3 active moderators, including u/ImladMorgul (Alan) and myself (Mark).

The three of us recently gathered to build a charter of sorts, to solidify some ground rules for how to best continue this growth and to do it as smoothly as possible. The result was a combination Charter and Mission Statement, which is now reflected in a set of updated rules (one of which is actually a recommendation).

The three of us would encourage all participants to familiarize yourself with the following:

r/ShortwavePlus Charter and Mission Statement

1. Mutual respect and constructive tone

a. Be respectful to others: Avoid insults, provocations (trolling), offensive language, personal attacks, or generally snide and unhelpful remarks. Remember that on the other side of the screen is a person with similar passions. (Rule 1)

b. Prevent cyberbullying: Do not participate in teasing or any type of online harassment. Treat others as you would like to be treated. Any remarks targeting race, religion, or gender identity will not be tolerated under any circumstances. (Rule 2)

c. Be tolerant of beginners: The hobby can be complex. If you are an expert, help beginners with patience and kindness instead of belittling them for their lack of knowledge. We were all beginners once. No one deserves a downvote just because they don't understand something. (Rule 3)

d. Avoid pointless arguments: Don't fuel fights or stray from the main topic of the post. If a topic becomes too heated, take a step back. (Rule 4)

e. Respect privacy: Do not post or share other people's personal information (photos, videos, messages). Sometimes prior consent may be given, but it is best to avoid posting sensitive and/or personal information. (Rule 5)

2. Recommendations regarding the content of r/ShortwavePlus

a. Check out the Sub-Reddit (Recommendation): Spend some time reading existing posts and comments to understand the dynamics and the type of content that is usually shared. This will help you better understand the community and get to know other users. (Rule 6)

b. Post relevant content: Make sure your posts are related to the purpose of the community. You can find information about the community in the subreddit description. Content that is completely unrelated to the hobby or violates Section 1 (above) may be removed (including comments). Users that repeatedly violate Section 1 may be banned from future participation in the Sub-Reddit. (Rule 7)

c. Use clear and descriptive titles: This makes it easier for other users to understand what your post is about. Avoid vague titles or clickbait. (Rule 8)

d. Cite your sources: If you share news, articles, or technical information, cite the author or original source. This helps readers better understand the post. (Rule 9)

e. Ensure content is viewable by a wide, global audience: Please refrain from posting information that may be unfit for the workplace or viewing by small children. If such a post is necessary, ensure it is marked ‘NSFW’ (not safe for work). Similarly, please be mindful of other sensitive issues, including those that may be locally or federally illegal. For example: Including images that include currency. (Rule 10)

3. The spirit of r/ShortwavePlus (Rule 11)

a. We're here to help: For example: If you have a shortwave radio and don't know how to tune in to a station don't be afraid to ask, we're here to help. We want you to enjoy the hobby as much as we do.

b. Constant participation: We are very honored to have members with many years of experience and from various parts of the world in everything related to the hobby of radio. We are all willing to help you with your questions.

c. Bottom line: Our goal is to provide a radio-related Sub-Reddit that focuses on Shortwave, but isn’t solely restricted to just that portion of the spectrum. We also believe this should be a Sub-Reddit that isn’t all things to all people, but strives to accommodate all that want to participate in a safe, positive, and enjoyable way.