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#rules
The community guidelines and code of conduct for DMV SIGNAL.
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Use this channel list to structure categories and channels inside your Discord app, including copyable titles and topic descriptions.
📢 WELCOME & INFO (Read-Only category)
# 📜︱rules
Topic: Guidelines, code of conduct, and regional role reactions.
# 📢︱announcements
Topic: Live broadcasts, website news postings, and automated site RSS updates.
💬 THE SIGNAL CHATS (Public category)
# 📍︱regional-chat
Topic: Chat about local happenings, news, and events across Baltimore, D.C., and Virginia.
# 💿︱music-rotations
Topic: Discuss fresh singles, mixtapes, rave sets, and releases featured on DMV Signal.
# 📥︱submit-music
Topic: Submitting your tracks officially for rotation on DMV Signal.
# 💈︱dmv-culture
Topic: Food runs, carryouts, fashion streetwear drops, and barber shops.
Use these color hex codes in Discord Server Settings -> Roles to match the DMV SIGNAL visual identity.
Role Color Tiers: 1. Admin (Red): #D72638 Permissions: Administrator Description: Founders, site owners, and lead editors. 2. Curator (Gold): #E8A33D Permissions: Manage messages, kick/mute members Description: Trusted reviewers, writing team, and lead moderators. 3. Verified Artist (Paper White): #F2EDE2 Permissions: Upload files, mention external emojis Description: Musicians, directors, and brands featured on the website. 4. Contributor (Dark Red): #A11E2C Permissions: Manage messages in tip channels Description: Column writers and news spotters. 5. Regional Roles (Charcoal Grey): #3A3A38 - Baltimore Resident - DC Resident - Virginia Resident Permissions: View channels matching their regions.
Copy this text directly into your `#rules` channel inside Discord. It is formatted in standard Discord Markdown.
# 📰 THE SIGNAL · Community Guidelines Welcome to the DMV SIGNAL community server. We are committed to celebrating Baltimore, Maryland, and DMV music, news, and street culture. To maintain a productive and respectful space, please adhere to our core rules: ### 1. Protect the Community 🤝 Keep discussions constructive. Respect the diverse backgrounds of our members. Harassment, hate speech, racism, sexism, or discrimination of any kind will result in an immediate ban. ### 2. Real Representation Only 🚫 No fake news, misinformation, or impersonation of local artists/media figures. We represent the authentic culture. ### 3. Keep it Regional 📍 Focus conversations on the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas. We are here to support local vendors, artists, shops, and eats. ### 4. Promotion & Submissions 💿 Submit your music officially via **#submit-music** or using our site's submit page. Do not spam links or DMs of admins/curators. Paid slots on rotation can be secured at `dmvsignal.com/submit-music`. ### 5. No Spam or Scams 🛡️ Do not post unverified links, ticket resale scams, or shady promotions. Only post verified events and sources. --- *For issues or verification requests (like getting the `@Verified Artist` role), DM a @Signal Curator or @Signal Admin.*
Use this welcome message inside a reaction-role bot configuration (like Carl-bot) to automatically assign regional roles to members upon joining.
# Welcome to THE SIGNAL 🚨 This is the official community hub for **DMV SIGNAL**—Baltimore's voice covering local music, eats, news, and streetwear. To access the server, please head over to `#rules` and react to agree to our guidelines. Select your region to open up regional chat highlights: 🦀 - **Baltimore Resident** 🏛️ - **DC Resident** 🚂 - **Virginia Resident** --- *Stay connected and support local artists.*