Welcome to Futures Garden, the EU Policy Lab’s vibrant community dedicated to Speculative Design and Futures Thinking. Our goal is to foster a respectful and engaging forum for our site visitors, contributors, and futures enthusiasts. While we strive to keep our discussions free from trolls, spam, and abuse, we rely on the collective effort of our community to maintain this standard. The comment section is more than just a space for dialogue; it's a platform for inspiring and thought-provoking exchanges. To enhance your experience and ensure a positive environment for everyone at Futures Garden, please adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Cultivate Respect: Treat others with kindness and consideration. Before posting, consider if your words could be offensive in a face-to-face conversation. Remember, there's a real person on the other side of the screen, and your words have an impact.

2. No Trolling: Constructive criticism is valuable and welcomed, but comments that are solely derogatory or contribute nothing to the discussion will be promptly removed. Let's keep the conversation productive and positive.

3. Spam-Free Zone: We're not interested in spam or get-rich-quick schemes. Posts of this nature will be removed immediately. Let's keep our discussions relevant and meaningful.

4. Simple Rule of Thumb: In essence, our guidelines can be summed up as "Don't be disrespectful." Disregarding these guidelines will not only result in the removal of your comment but could also lead to a ban from future participation.

5. Be a Community Watchdog: If you come across any comments that violate our guidelines, please don't hesitate to flag them or mark them as spam. Your vigilance helps us maintain the quality of our discussions.

Thank you for being a part of Futures Garden. Let's create a welcoming and stimulating space for everyone. Happy commenting!