Community Guidelines

Welcome to our community! These guidelines help us keep this forum a warm, helpful, and respectful space for all Florence lovers.

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1. Be Respectful & Kind

  • Treat every member like a fellow traveler sharing a table at a Florentine trattoria.
  • No harassment, personal attacks, or disrespectful language.
  • Show extra patience with first-time travelers — we all started somewhere.
  • Disagree politely — different opinions make our community richer.
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2. Stay On Topic

  • Keep posts relevant to Florence, Tuscany, travel, food, culture, and our tours.
  • Post in the appropriate category to help others find useful information.
  • Avoid political discussions and controversial topics unrelated to travel.
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3. Share Genuinely

  • Share your real experiences, tips, and photos.
  • Don’t post fake reviews or misleading information.
  • Trip reports with photos are especially valued by our community.
  • If you’re unsure about something, say so — someone here will know the answer!
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4. No Spam or Self-Promotion

  • Don’t advertise your business, blog, or services.
  • Don’t post affiliate links or promotional content.
  • Genuine recommendations of places you’ve enjoyed are welcome — just don’t have a financial interest.
  • Our guides may share professional tips — they’ll be marked with a “Local Expert” badge.
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5. Respect Privacy

  • Don’t share other people’s personal information.
  • Ask permission before posting photos of other travelers.
  • Don’t impersonate other community members or our staff.
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6. Report, Don’t React

  • If you see a guideline violation, use the Report button — don’t engage with trolls.
  • Our moderators will review all reports promptly.
  • Don’t respond to negativity with more negativity.
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7. Photo Guidelines

  • Share your own photos or photos you have permission to use.
  • Photos should be related to Florence, Tuscany, or your travel experience.
  • No offensive, violent, or inappropriate images.
  • By uploading photos, you grant us permission to display them on the forum.
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8. Moderation

  • Our team monitors the forum to keep it safe and welcoming.
  • We may edit or remove content that violates these guidelines.
  • Repeated violations may result in account suspension.
  • Moderator decisions are final.
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9. Content Ownership

  • You own your content but grant us a license to display it on the forum.
  • We may feature exceptional trip reports and photos on our social media (with credit).
  • You can request deletion of your content at any time via Settings.

These guidelines may be updated from time to time. Last updated: February 2026.
Questions? Contact us at community@florencewithlocals.com

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