This community works because people treat it like a place worth being. These guidelines are what that looks like in practice.
Be specific.
Vague posts get vague responses. Include context — what you’re trying to do, what you’ve tried, what happened. The more detail you share, the more useful the answer is for you and everyone who finds this thread later.
Be constructive.
You can criticize freely. “This feature is confusing” is less useful than “I expected X to happen but Y happened instead.” Specific feedback goes somewhere. Vague complaints don’t.
Search before you post.
Someone may have already asked the same thing. If they have, reply to that thread rather than starting a new one — it keeps knowledge findable.
One topic per thread.
If you have two separate questions, open two threads. It makes answers easier to find for everyone.
Stay on topic.
This community is about Obvious and the work it supports. Off-topic content dilutes the signal for everyone.
No spam or self-promotion.
This isn’t a distribution channel.
What happens if guidelines aren’t followed:
Posts that don’t fit will be moved, edited, or removed — with a note explaining why. Repeated violations may result in restricted access. When in doubt, ask before posting.
Questions about the guidelines? Post in General Discussion with the tag meta.