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The Groves are shared community spaces within Wisdom of Gaia. They are here for reflection, conversation, spiritual curiosity, learning, and respectful support.
These guidelines exist so that everyone understands what kind of behaviour is welcome here, and what is not. They are written plainly in the interest of honesty, clarity, and trust.
Treat other members with courtesy, even when you disagree. Debate is welcome, but personal attacks, mockery, intimidation, harassment, or deliberately hostile behaviour are not.
Do not target people because of their background, beliefs, identity, appearance, health, age, gender, sexuality, race, religion, disability, or personal circumstances.
The Groves are not a place to pressure, manipulate, shame, frighten, or control others. Spiritual ideas, personal experiences, and intuitive views may be shared, but they must not be presented as commands, threats, or absolute authority over another person’s life.
Members are encouraged to think for themselves, make their own choices, and seek professional support where appropriate.
You may share personal experiences, but do not give medical, legal, financial, or crisis advice as though it is professional guidance. Do not encourage anyone to ignore doctors, therapists, emergency services, legal advice, or other qualified support.
If someone appears to be in immediate danger or serious distress, encourage them to contact appropriate local emergency or crisis services.
Do not post another person’s private information. This includes addresses, phone numbers, private messages, personal photographs, financial details, health details, or anything shared in confidence.
What someone shares about themselves is their choice. Do not pressure members to reveal more than they wish.
Do not use the Groves to spam, advertise unrelated services, recruit aggressively, post scams, request money, or exploit vulnerable people.
Genuine recommendations may be allowed where relevant, but the Groves are not a marketplace or sales funnel.
Do not post abusive, sexually explicit, threatening, hateful, graphic, illegal, or deliberately disturbing material. Do not encourage self-harm, violence, stalking, abuse, or illegal activity.
The Groves should remain suitable for thoughtful public community participation.
Wisdom of Gaia does not require everyone to hold the same beliefs. Different views on spirituality, philosophy, symbolism, psychology, religion, scepticism, and personal growth may all appear here.
The standard is not agreement. The standard is respectful participation.
Posts may be removed, edited, hidden, or reviewed if they break these guidelines or risk harming the community. Members who repeatedly or seriously breach the guidelines may have access limited or removed.
Moderation decisions are made to protect the integrity, safety, and purpose of the Groves.
The Groves work best when members arrive with curiosity, humility, honesty, and care. Share what has helped you. Listen to what has helped others. Leave room for difference.
The aim is not to be perfect. The aim is to help create a space where people can reflect, learn, and grow without fear of ridicule, pressure, or harm.
