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Community Guidelines – Respect Guidelines
Welcome to Decorad Tech—yes, the home of sleek innovation, smart living chatter, and the occasional philosophical ramble about ambient lighting upgrades. You found our Respect Guidelines, which exists because well, the internet is the internet. But we like to think we’ve gathered a different kind of crowd here. Our community leans into curiosity, sharp thinking, and conversations that stretch beyond “Which trendy sofa color screams 2025?”
Founded by Syrelia Vandell in Lexington, Kentucky, Decorad Tech brings together home enthusiasts, technology trailblazers, and people who bother to turn off motion sensors before vacuuming. Whether you’re here for home trends, digging into practical home automation tips, or just browsing our tech-enhanced design elements, this is your reminder: innovation works better when we’re not jerks to each other.
The Point of These Guidelines
No, this isn’t here to micromanage your tone. It’s here to remind us that beneath the smart bulbs and voice assistants, there are humans. Living, breathing, caffeine-fueled humans. Our Respect Guidelines are the digital equivalent of clean counters and clear walkways—nobody trips, ideas get room to stretch, and the vibe stays premium.
Our Very Basic, Not-Vision-Board Values
Let’s keep it real. We’re not chanting brand mantras in candlelit rooms here—but we do believe in a few things. They’re not revolutionary, but then again, neither is giving credit where it’s due. Here’s how we stay sane and civil:
- Clarity wins: Say what you mean. You’re free to love quartz countertops, hate them, or write poetry about smart blinds, just—make sense.
- Respect is not optional: Demean ideas, not people. Differing perspectives are expected—it’s how innovation happens.
- Curiosity adds value: Ask thoughtful questions. Try passing judgment after you gather the facts.
- Originality matters: If you remix someone’s idea from Site Showcase, at least nod in their direction.
- Sarcasm can be an art: Just aim it at ideas, not someone trying to figure out whether their hallway needs voice-control—or silence.
How to Not Be That Person
We know, you’re not here to troll, but just in case you’re tempted to drop scorched-earth hot takes into productive dialogues, take a breath. Instead:
- Respond like you’re building something—because you are: our community.
- Don’t share someone’s content without credit. Seriously, no one likes a digital thief.
- Leave the snide dismissals behind. Constructive, nuanced feedback plays better here.
- Avoid capital-letter rants, emoji-driven eye rolls, and condescending techsplaining. We’re all learning, even the seasoned folks dissecting experience maps.
Yeah, There’s Moderation
Let’s talk moderation. Yes, we do it. No, we’re not hovering like design drones over your every post. But when conversations go toxic, our moderation team steps in with digital pruning shears. Hate speech, harassment, spamming links to random product patents—snipped without fanfare.
Need to pull us aside for something questionable someone posted? Send a note to [email protected]. We’ll review with logic, not rage.
Think Before You Take (Credit)
It’s the internet. Inspiration rubs off fast. If you’re borrowing from a piece on Decor Innovation, link to it. If you copied something from another user’s blueprint or idea trail, cite them in your post. It will not kill you. It will keep the trust your microwave notifications can’t.
And for those who want to contribute their own pieces, our door’s open. Check out Empower Others Through Writing and Innovators Join to see where you might add your voice—minus the plagiarism.
Boundaries, Because Those Matter Too
Let’s get adult about it: don’t post your phone number, address, bank info, or three-paragraph rants about your neighbor’s doorbell cam. And don’t post someone else’s personal information under any circumstances.
Wondering how we handle cookies (the digital kind, not the warm sugary ones)? Browse our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. For the legally inclined, sip your tea and skim through the Terms of Service. It’s all there, written by humans (mostly).
Collaboration: We’re All in This Design Lab Together
Sometimes greatness starts with one person’s idea. But more often, it’s a mess of shared insights, clarified jargon, and at least one person going, “Wait—what if the kitchen island was the control panel?”
That’s why we encourage you to post, reply, test out thoughts in progress. We built things like the Startup Success Platform and Expert Breakdowns for idea-amplification—not self-promotion or me-me-me moments. Got thoughts? Channel them here, not on fifteen reposts of unrelated inspiration boards.
Syrelia’s Take (aka The Founder’s Vision)
Syrelia Vandell, our founder, didn’t build Decorad Tech to be a decor echo chamber. She built it as a space where ideas could breathe—even disagree—with style. Her approach? If you can blend function with flair, with a little humor and a lot of smarts, the future of living gets better—faster. Read more of what drives the madness at Empowering Others Through Passion.
The Studio in Kentucky
We’re not floating in the cloud—we’re right here on the ground in Lexington, Kentucky, armed with smart locks and even smarter people. Our headquarters rest comfortably at 393 Zappia Drive, Lexington, Kentucky 40507, where the doors make a quiet “shush” when they open and ideas tend to pile up next to the coffee machine.
Open Monday to Friday, 9 AM–5 PM EST
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 859-402-3507
If You’ve Scrolled This Far—Breathe
Thanks for caring enough about your fellow innovators to read this whole thing. These guidelines aren’t here to lecture. They’re here to set the tone: real people exchanging real ideas with mutual respect, a little banter, and maybe a few design wins along the way.
Explore more, argue smarter, share generously—and next time someone tells you the bathroom mirror doesn’t need an AI assistant… maybe nod and send them the link to Smart Living Concepts. Respectfully, of course.
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