Community guidelines
The Lowry Crossing Civic Hub forum is a public space for residents to discuss civic matters, ask questions, and share information that helps our community. These guidelines exist to keep conversations productive, respectful, and useful for everyone.
Independent community space
This forum is operated by Adelphoi Labs as part of the Lowry Crossing Civic Hub — an independent, resident-managed resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the City of Lowry Crossing, Collin County, or any government entity. Posts and opinions expressed here are those of individual contributors, not any government body.
Forum rules
These apply to all posts, replies, and display names.
Be respectful & neighborly
- Treat every poster as the neighbor they likely are. Attack ideas, not people.
- No personal attacks, name-calling, harassment, intimidation, or threats — even veiled ones.
- Discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic will result in immediate removal.
Keep content appropriate
- No profanity, sexually explicit material, or graphic violence. This is a community space for residents of all ages.
- No hate speech, slurs, or dehumanizing language under any circumstance.
- Humor and sarcasm are fine — cruelty is not.
Stay on topic & use categories
- Choose the category that best fits your post: General Discussion, Building & Permits, Property Taxes, Business, City Council, or Other.
- Off-topic posts may be moved to a more appropriate category or removed.
- Keep replies relevant to the original discussion thread.
Be honest & cite your sources
- If you state something as fact about city policy, ordinances, or meeting actions, reference the source (e.g., ordinance number, meeting date, or official website link).
- Clearly distinguish personal opinions from established facts. Saying "I believe…" or "In my opinion…" goes a long way.
- Spreading deliberate misinformation about city operations, elections, or public officials may result in post removal.
Protect privacy
- Do not post anyone's private information — home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, license plates, or photos of individuals without their consent.
- If you need to reference a property or situation, describe it generally without identifying private individuals.
- Screenshots of private messages or correspondence should not be shared without all parties' permission.
No spam, solicitation, or self-promotion
- Commercial advertising, MLM recruitment, and product promotion are not permitted.
- Sharing information about a local Lowry Crossing business relevant to a civic discussion is fine — repeated plugs are not.
- Automated or bulk posting, link farming, and SEO-driven content will be removed immediately.
How the forum works
Anonymous posting
You may post and reply without providing your name — posts will display as “Anonymous.” While we respect the value of anonymous civic speech, we encourage using your name when possible. It builds trust and strengthens community dialogue. Anonymous posting is a privilege that may be restricted if it is repeatedly used to violate these guidelines.
Official responses
Replies marked with the Official Response badge come from site moderators (Adelphoi Labs). These may include factual clarifications, links to relevant ordinances, or corrections — but they do not represent official city government statements.
Discussion categories
When starting a new post, select the category that best describes your topic:
Content limits
- Post titles: up to 200 characters
- Post content: up to 6,000 characters
- Replies: up to 4,000 characters
- Display names: up to 80 characters
If your topic is complex, consider breaking it into focused posts rather than one very long message.
Moderation policy
How moderation works
This forum is moderated by Adelphoi Labs volunteers from the Lowry Crossing community. We take a light-touch approach — we want open dialogue — but we will act when necessary.
- Posts or replies that violate these guidelines may be removed without prior notice.
- Moderators may add an Official Response to provide factual context or correct misinformation.
- Removal reasons are logged internally. If your post is removed and you believe it was in error, contact [email protected].
- Repeated or severe violations may result in restrictions on your ability to post.
Content that will be removed
- Personal attacks, threats, or harassment of any kind
- Hate speech, slurs, or discriminatory language
- Posting private personal information (doxxing)
- Deliberate misinformation about elections, city officials, or public policy
- Spam, commercial solicitation, or automated content
- Content that impersonates a government official, city employee, or another resident
- Illegal content or content encouraging illegal activity
- Sexually explicit or gratuitously violent material
Election season guidance
During election seasons, civic discussions naturally intensify. We welcome informed debate about candidates, propositions, and policy positions. To keep these conversations productive:
- Discuss candidates' public positions, qualifications, and voting records — not personal rumors or unverified claims.
- Sharing factual information about how, when, and where to vote is encouraged. See our Elections & Voting page for verified details.
- Campaign material and endorsements should be clearly labeled as such.
- Do not impersonate candidates, election officials, or government staff.
- Deliberate voter misinformation (false polling locations, incorrect dates, fake eligibility requirements) will be removed immediately.
For accurate 2026 election information, visit our Elections & Voting page.
The spirit of these guidelines
No set of rules can cover every situation. When in doubt, ask yourself: “Would I say this to my neighbor at the mailbox?” If yes, post away. If not, reconsider.
This forum exists because informed residents build stronger communities. We are all here to learn, share, and hold our local government accountable — together, as neighbors.
Questions or concerns? Contact [email protected].
These guidelines may be updated as the community evolves. Last updated April 2026.