Network Guidelines

01 // Core Values

cyberdecks.org is a decentralized collective for hardware hackers, rig-builders, and netrunners. This infrastructure was built for the weirdos, the outcasts, and the beginners. If you want to keep the "punk" in cyberpunk, drag tech out of corporate walled gardens, and build things your own damn way-you belong here.

We treat cyberdecks as aesthetic expression and creative self-defense. From a Raspberry Pi wired into a thrifted compact to a custom-milled Pelican case mainframe, all architectures are valid. No gatekeepers. No elitism.

02 // Operating Directives

• Evaluate the architecture, not just the specs. A build's value isn't defined by its processor speed. Comment on what makes a rig unique, not what it lacks.
• Debug, don't destroy. If someone requests assistance, offer solutions, not condescension. "Have you considered..." always beats "Why would you..."
• Respect identity parameters. Use the display name and pronouns a user specifies. If unsure, ask politely.
• No query is too basic. We all started with a blank breadboard. Asking "how do I solder?" requires initiative, not weakness.

03 // System Violations (Zero Tolerance)

• Harassment or exclusionary behavior. Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, or any form of hate speech will result in an immediate ban.
• Gatekeeping. Telling someone their build "isn't a real cyberdeck" is a violation. Different aesthetics, skill levels, and contexts are all valid.
• Spam and parasitic self-promotion. Share your builds, but do not just drop external links and vanish. Contribute to the collective.
• Doxing or unauthorized data leaks. Sharing personal information without explicit consent is strictly prohibited.
• Intellectual property theft. Credit your inspirations, attribute properly, and keep it original (or clearly mark derivatives).
• Tool-shaming. Whether a builder uses AI assistance or hand-solders every joint is their call. Bullying users over their creative process is not tolerated.

04 // OpSec & Safety

Anonymity is a feature, not a bug. We do not require real names, and we respect the choice to remain pseudonymous. Do not pressure others to expose their identity or share more than they are comfortable with.

If you detect a protocol violation, flag it for the mod team. We investigate all reports and will execute appropriate countermeasures.

05 // Maintain the Signal

This isn't a corporate HR document. It's a framework for a collective of builders and creative weirdos forging cool things in the dark. Stay sharp. Stay supportive. Be the version of yourself that helps the next person succeed.