Pinshape forum guidelines

Hey everyone, thanks for helping make Pinshape what it is! You are the true stars of this community, and are the reason that 3D printing keeps moving forward each day. With that in mind, this is a place to share all your thoughts, give and get feedback and ask any questions you might have. To help make sure we all get the most possible out of this, here are a few guidelines we like to live by:

This is a Civilized Place for Public Discussion

Please treat this discussion forum with the same respect you would a public park. We, too, are a shared community resource — a place to share skills, knowledge and interests through ongoing conversation.

These are not hard and fast rules, merely aids to the human judgment of our community. Use these guidelines to keep this a clean, well-lighted place for civilized public discourse.

Improve the Discussion

Help us make this a great place for discussion by always working to improve the discussion in some way, however small. If you are not sure your post adds to the conversation, think over what you want to say and try again later.

The topics discussed here matter to us, and we want you to act as if they matter to you, too. Be respectful of the topics and the people discussing them, even if you disagree with some of what is being said.

One way to improve the discussion is by discovering ones that are already happening. Please spend some time browsing the topics here before replying or starting your own, and you’ll have a better chance of meeting others who share your interests.

Be Agreeable, Even When You Disagree

You may wish to respond to something by disagreeing with it. That’s fine. But, remember to criticize ideas, not people. Please avoid:

Name-calling.
Ad hominem attacks.
Responding to a post’s tone instead of its actual content.
Knee-jerk contradiction.
Instead, provide reasoned counter-arguments that improve the conversation.

Your Participation Counts

The conversations we have here set the tone for everyone. Help us influence the future of this community by choosing to engage in discussions that make this forum an interesting place to be — and avoiding those that do not.

Discourse provides tools that enable the community to collectively identify the best (and worst) contributions: favorites, bookmarks, likes, flags, replies, edits, and so forth. Use these tools to improve your own experience, and everyone else’s, too.

Let’s try to leave our park better than we found it.

If You See a Problem, Flag It

Moderators have special authority; they are responsible for this forum. But so are you. With your help, moderators can be community facilitators, not just janitors or police.

When you see bad behavior, don’t reply. It encourages the bad behavior by acknowledging it, consumes your energy, and wastes everyone’s time. Just flag it. If enough flags accrue, action will be taken, either automatically or by moderator intervention.

In order to maintain our community, moderators reserve the right to remove any content and any user account for any reason at any time. Moderators do not preview new posts in any way; the moderators and site operators take no responsibility for any content posted by the community.

Always Be Civil

Nothing sabotages a healthy conversation like rudeness:

Be civil. Don’t post anything that a reasonable person would consider offensive, abusive, or hate speech.
Keep it clean. Don’t post anything obscene or sexually explicit.
Respect each other. Don’t harass or grief anyone, impersonate people, or expose their private information.
Respect our forum. Don’t post spam or otherwise vandalize the forum.
These are not concrete terms with precise definitions — avoid even the appearance of any of these things. If you’re unsure, ask yourself how you would feel if your post was featured on the front page of the New York Times.

This is a public forum, and search engines index these discussions. Keep the language, links, and images safe for family and friends.

Keep It Tidy

Make the effort to put things in the right place, so that we can spend more time discussing and less cleaning up. So:

Don’t start a topic in the wrong category.
Don’t cross-post the same thing in multiple topics.
Don’t post no-content replies.
Don’t divert a topic by changing it midstream.
Don’t sign your posts — every post has your profile information attached to it.
Rather than posting “+1” or “Agreed”, use the Like button. Rather than taking an existing topic in a radically different direction, use Reply as a New Topic.

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Welcome to the Pinshape forum! We’re excited to have you join our community of 3D printing enthusiasts. To ensure a positive and productive experience for everyone, please follow these guidelines: Be respectful and courteous to fellow members, avoiding any offensive or inappropriate language. Stay on topic and contribute constructively to discussions. Use the search function before posting egg rate to avoid duplicate topics. Share your knowledge and experiences, and don’t hesitate to ask questions. Refrain from self-promotion or spamming. By adhering to these guidelines, you’ll help maintain a friendly and informative environment for all members. Happy printing!

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Welcome to the Pinshape Community Forum – a place for makers, designers, and 3D printing enthusiasts to share, learn, and connect. To keep this space helpful and respectful for everyone, please follow these guidelines:

1. Be Respectful

Treat others with kindness and professionalism. Constructive feedback is encouraged, but personal attacks, hate speech, and harassment will not be tolerated.

2. Stay on Topic

Post in the relevant categories and keep discussions focused on 3D printing, design, troubleshooting, or Pinshape-related content.

3. No Spam or Self-Promotion

Avoid posting promotional content unless it’s relevant and adds value to the discussion (e.g., sharing your design for feedback). Repeated spam or off-topic promotions will result in removal.

4. Use Clear Titles and Descriptions

Help others help you – use descriptive titles and provide enough detail in your posts so others can understand and respond effectively.

5. Give Credit Where It’s Due

If you’re referencing someone else’s design, tutorial, or advice, be sure to credit the original creator and link back if possible.

6. Keep It Safe for Work

Do not post explicit, offensive, or inappropriate content. Content violating these standards will be removed.

7. Follow Intellectual Property Laws

Only share designs or files that you have the right to distribute. Do not upload or link to pirated or unauthorized content.

8. Report Issues

If you see a post that violates these guidelines, use the report feature or contact the moderators to help keep the forum healthy.

Thanks for laying out the guidelines so clearly—this really helps keep the community constructive and focused.

As someone exploring the business side of 3D printing, I had a quick question: What is a wholesaler in the context of 3D printed products? Is it simply about buying and selling in bulk, or does it involve licensing models, distributing designs, or working directly with designers?

Would love to hear how others here approach this in their workflow!