WeatherGeekz
Community Guidelines
Keeping our weather community safe, supportive, and informed.
WeatherGeekz is a community-driven platform and is not a replacement for official NWS alerts. Always rely on the National Weather Service and local emergency authorities for life-saving decisions.
Community Standards
- Be respectful. WeatherGeekz welcomes enthusiasts of all experience levels — from first-time watchers to seasoned chasers.
- No harassment, hate speech, or personal attacks. Disagree about forecast models, not about people.
- No spam, self-promotion, or unsolicited advertising. Share your content because it adds value.
- Respect privacy. Don't share someone's location or personal details without consent.
Safety Expectations for Storm Chasers
- Never endanger yourself or others for content. No life is worth a photo or video.
- Follow all local laws, road rules, and emergency responder instructions during active weather.
- Maintain situational awareness. Don't block roadways or emergency routes.
- If you spot severe weather, report it to your local NWS office — don't just post it here.
- New chasers: learn from experienced spotters before going out. SKYWARN training is strongly recommended.
Weather-Anxiety Support
- Tag graphic or intense chase content so users in Weather-Anxiety Mode can avoid it.
- The Weather-Anxiety Support group is a safe space — no graphic storm imagery there.
- Be supportive. Many community members experience weather-related anxiety; be kind and understanding.
- Direct those seeking help to professional resources and the NWS for official safety guidance.
Sharing Sensitive Weather Content
- Use hazard tags (tornado, hail, flooding, damage) on posts so others can filter appropriately.
- Avoid sharing identifiable faces of disaster victims or graphic imagery of injuries.
- Do not share real-time tactical positions of active chasers that could compromise their safety.
- Damage photos should be shared responsibly — context and location help, but respect those affected.
- Misleading or fabricated reports will be removed. Always be honest about what you observed.
Information & Reporting
- WeatherGeekz is community-driven and NOT a replacement for official NWS alerts or emergency notifications.
- Always rely on the National Weather Service and local authorities for life-saving decisions.
- Do not present community reports as official forecasts. Clearly label observations vs. forecasts.
- Share sources when posting educational or forecast content.
Enforcement
- Violations may result in content removal, warnings, or account suspension.
- Repeated or severe violations will result in permanent removal from the community.
- Report inappropriate content or behavior to help keep WeatherGeekz safe for everyone.
By using WeatherGeekz, you agree to follow these guidelines. They help us build a community where everyone feels welcome and safe.