ComicBooked! Community Guidelines
Welcome to ComicBooked!
ComicBooked! is a private, worker-owned social platform for comic book professionals—free from AI, ads, and algorithms. This is a space by and for Black creators, Indigenous creators, creators of color, LGBTQIA+ professionals, disabled industry workers, and allies who respect and uplift these communities.
Before anything else, know this: All are welcome, but when you are here, you are a guest of the Black community, the Indigenous community, and the many other communities of color, as well as the LGBTQIA+ and disabled communities. If you are not comfortable with that, leave this site.
If you join and then harass, threaten, or disrupt any members or staff, you will be permanently banned.
Our Mission & Purpose
Our mission is to foster a vibrant, evolving community that respects individual preferences and adapts to the changing needs of our members. These guidelines exist to:
- Provide safety and comfort by creating a private, inclusive space where professionals can connect without fear of harassment, trolling, or algorithmic manipulation.
- Create stronger connections through an organic infrastructure that supports creators, retailers, publishers, and event organizers, making the comic book industry more efficient, prosperous, and equitable.
- Cultivate a welcoming environment where all users feel supported, valued, and empowered to participate.
- Evolve with feedback—these guidelines will grow and adapt alongside our community.
Community Standards
1. Respect & Cultural Stewardship
- Center Marginalized Voices: ComicBooked! is a space where Black creators, Indigenous creators, and other marginalized groups set the cultural standards. All participants engage as guests in this community.
- Use Inclusive Language: Avoid slurs, stereotypes, or language that marginalizes or erases any group.
- Respect Intellectual Property: Do not steal, plagiarize, or distribute others’ work without permission.
2. Safety & Accountability
- Zero Tolerance for Harassment: Harassment, threats, doxing, or coordinated attacks—especially against Black women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, or disabled creators—will result in immediate, permanent bans.
- No Hate Speech or Extremism: Content that promotes racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, or other forms of discrimination will be removed, and offenders will be banned.
- No Illegal or Exploitative Behavior: This includes:
- Distributing child sexual abuse material or any content sexualizing minors.
- Engaging in human trafficking, sexual exploitation, or predatory behavior.
- Trading illegal goods or substances.
- Hacking, scamming, or phishing.
- Stealing or distributing private personal information.
- Circumventing moderation (e.g., creating new accounts to evade bans).
3. Professional Integrity
- No AI Content: ComicBooked! is a human-first platform. AI-generated content or promotion of AI tools is not permitted. Violators will be removed and banned.
- No Predatory Business Practices: Exploitative contracts, unpaid labor, or theft of intellectual property are strictly prohibited.
- No Misinformation: Do not share misleading content about elections, public health, or other critical topics.
4. Content & Conduct
- No Excessive Violence or Gore: Depictions of extreme violence, torture, or non-consensual acts are not allowed.
- No Impersonation: Misleading impersonation of individuals or organizations is prohibited.
- Follow Group-Specific Rules: Some forums or groups may have additional guidelines. Failure to follow them may result in restrictions.
5. Reporting & Enforcement
- Report Violations: If you encounter harassment, hate speech, or other violations, report it immediately using our confidential reporting system.
- Consequences for Violations:
- First Offense: Warning and mandatory review of community guidelines.
- Repeat or Severe Offenses: Temporary or permanent ban.
- Transparency: Major moderation decisions will be communicated to the community, respecting privacy where necessary.
6. Community-Led Moderation
- Our moderation team follows trauma-informed, restorative justice principles, prioritizing education, accountability, and harm prevention.
- We rely on community feedback to evolve these guidelines. If you have suggestions, share them at info@comicbooked.org.
Final Notes
Together, we are ComicBooked! Let’s build a comic book industry that is just, equitable, and liberating for all.
These guidelines are living documents and will evolve with our community.
By using ComicBooked!, you agree to uphold these standards and contribute to a safe, empowering, and inclusive space.