<aside> 🌐 Welcome to the Manabu Community and Fukuoka Startup Collective (FSCO)! We're thrilled to have you join our diverse and vibrant network of Eco tech conscious, tech-savvy, nomads, engineers, senior businesses and individuals committed to sustainable living and remote work. To ensure a welcoming and productive environment for everyone, we've outlined some important guidelines:

Be Respectful:

• Kindness is key: Treat others with courtesy and respect, even when you disagree.
• Celebrate diversity: Embrace different perspectives and backgrounds.
• No personal attacks: Focus on ideas, not individuals.
• Constructive criticism is welcome: Be helpful and respectful when offering feedback.
• It is strictly prohibited any type of harassment, bullying, and discrimination.

Content Matters:

• Stay relevant: Post in the appropriate channels related to #introduction, #events, #jobs, #announcements, etc.
• Quality over quantity: Share valuable, thought-provoking content.
• Avoid self-promotion: Refrain from blatant advertising or affiliate links, except in cases of our member benefits, partners, or paid members.
• No Sales Pitches: Please refrain from using meetups, channels, or direct messages to promote your services or products. We maintain specific channels and business introductions for that purpose. Our community managers or founder will connect potential partners at your request.
• Avoid spam and illegal activity: This includes pirated content and hacking advice.

Be a Community Player:

• Start strong: Introduce yourself in the designated channel.
• Search before you post: Avoid repetitive questions.
• Contribute to discussions: Comment, react, and share your insights.
• Use channels wisely: Don't double post or use "also send to channel" excessively.
• Ask in public: Let others learn from your questions and answers.
• Keep it tidy: Use threads for clearer conversations.

Moderation and Consequences:

• Report violations: Flag inappropriate content to admins.
• Admins will act: We reserve the right to remove disruptive content or deactivate accounts.

Beyond these guidelines, remember:

• Be mindful of your online presence: What you post reflects on you and the community.
• Have fun! Connect, learn, and grow together in a positive and collaborative environment.

****** Unsolicited direct messages are prohibited in the Manabu Community. Our community is a safe and fair environment that does not tolerate harassment, discrimination, or bullying. If you wish to connect with any of our partners or members, we have designated channels for business introductions. Please refrain from sending private messages to other members without prior permission. This is a professional community comprised of individuals in senior roles, CTOs, founders, and business people. Violation of our policy will result in the deactivation of your account and removal from our channels, without any refund of payments ********

⚠️ Important Community Update: Bento Lunch Club Etiquette ⚠️

It has come to our attention that there have been promotional activities at some of the recent Bento Lunch Club gatherings, and we would like to address it. ⛔️Our club thrives on building connections, not commercial pitches. Our bento lunch club is Free and sponsor by our business partners.

🍱 Here’s what you need to know:

• No Sales Pitches: The Bento Lunch Club is about the joy of sharing, not selling. There’s a difference between sharing ideas, and selling ideas. Please do not use these meetups to promote your services or products. Let’s keep it that way.
• Fostering Connections: Our focus is on cultivating relationships, idea-sharing, and, of course, enjoying fantastic food in great company. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽
• Exclusive Networking Events: If business networking is on your agenda, we encourage you to become a paid member. This will open the doors to specific events designed for professional exchange! 💼
• Respecting Membership: By adhering to this guideline, you honor the value that our paying members bring to our community.
• We’re updating our official community guidelines to reflect this ethos. While we’re very happy to have each and every one of you on board, we’re also committed to preserving the integrity of the space we’ve built together. 💖

📸 Memories, Respect Privacy: Your Guide to Photo & Video Sharing 📸

<aside> 🍃 Sharing photos and videos is a fantastic way to encapsulate the spirit of our community and spread the joy! Nevertheless, it's essential to respect everyone's right to choose how they are portrayed online. Here's a quick guide to ensure everyone feels comfortable and respected:

1. Consent is Key: Always seek explicit consent before posting any photos or videos featuring others. This rule applies to both online and offline events, be it a meetup, FSCO bento lunch, or a Manabu gathering.
2. Positivity is Our Vibe: Our community thrives on positive and inclusive interactions. Ensure your shared content reflects this spirit—it should be respectful, encouraging, and showcase the best of our community.
3. Opt Out With Ease: We understand if you'd prefer not to have your photo used. No problem! If you ever find yourself in a photo you'd rather not be in, reach out to our friendly Community Manager through our social groups or email [email protected] We'll promptly remove it from all relevant channels.
4. Sharing for Community Growth: Sharing photos and videos from our events and activities plays a vital role in promoting our positive community and attracting new members who align with our values. Remember, the content you share is used exclusively on our official channels to display the positive experiences and connections we foster.

• Use the following hashtags

  #ManabuCommunity #FukuokaStartupCollective #manabu #fsco

  🌱 Manabu Community + Fukuoka Startup Collective Team

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