Community Standards

TrunkShow
Operated by Concepts Dreams & Projects LLC

Last Updated: [030226_423PM]

Our Purpose

TrunkShow exists to highlight and support independent yarn dyers and the fiber arts community.

This platform is built for:

  • Indie and artisan makers
  • Fiber artists
  • Yarn lovers
  • Respectful discovery

We want TrunkShow to feel welcoming, creative, and safe.

These standards explain what is expected of everyone using the platform.

Core Principles

We expect all users to:

  • Treat others with respect.
  • Share authentic work.
  • Avoid harassment or hostility.
  • Use the platform for its intended purpose.
  • Help maintain a supportive indie fiber arts space.

If you wouldn’t say it in a yarn shop or fiber festival, don’t post it here.

What Belongs on TrunkShow

TrunkShow is for indie and artisan yarn dyers.

Appropriate content includes:

  • Yarn and fiber products
  • Hand-dyed skeins and colorways
  • Fiber prep, spinning fiber, and related materials
  • Studio photos and dye process images
  • Shop updates and product drops
  • Links to legitimate yarn shops or product listings

If you are unsure whether your content fits, ask yourself:

Is this clearly related to indie yarn dyeing or fiber arts?

If not, it likely does not belong here.

What Is Not Allowed

The following content or behavior is not permitted:

Harassment & Abuse

  • Threats, hate speech, or discrimination
  • Personal attacks
  • Targeted harassment
  • Encouraging others to attack a user

Impersonation

  • Pretending to be another dyer, brand, or public figure
  • Misleading usernames or display names

Spam & Manipulation

  • Repetitive posting meant to game visibility
  • Circumventing post limits
  • Creating multiple accounts to manipulate followers or favorites
  • Automated scraping or data extraction

Irrelevant Promotion

  • Promoting unrelated products or services
  • Affiliate spam unrelated to fiber arts
  • Drop-shipping or mass-manufactured goods misrepresented as artisan

Illegal or Infringing Content

  • Stolen images
  • Copyright or trademark violations
  • Illegal goods or services

Digital Product Links

To comply with app platform rules, posts and call-to-action buttons may not link to the sale of digital downloads.

This includes items such as:

  • knitting or crochet patterns sold as PDFs
  • e-books
  • downloadable guides or files
  • printable patterns

Links to physical products, such as yarn, tools, kits, or merchandise that ship to customers, are allowed.

Posts that include links to digital download products may be removed.

Authenticity Matters

TrunkShow is designed to support independent dyers.

We expect Dyers to:

  • Post their own work.
  • Use images they own or have permission to use.
  • Link only to legitimate shop pages they control.
  • Represent their work honestly.

Consumers should follow and favorite based on genuine interest, not manipulation.

Post Limits & Fair Visibility

TrunkShow currently limits the number of active posts per Dyer to maintain fairness during early growth.

Circumventing limits by creating duplicate accounts or manipulating expiration is a violation of these standards.

Profiles & Public Information

Dyer profiles are public.

Display names, bios, shop URLs, and posts are visible to other users.

Keep your profile accurate and professional.

Enforcement

If content or behavior violates these standards, we may:

  • Remove posts
  • Issue warnings
  • Suspend accounts
  • Permanently terminate accounts

We may act without prior notice in cases of severe abuse.

Our goal is not punishment — it is protecting the integrity of the community.

Reporting Issues

If you see something that violates these standards:

Contact us at:
[Support]

Please include:

  • Username involved
  • Link to the content
  • Brief explanation

Reports are reviewed manually.

Growth & Changes

TrunkShow is in active development.

As the platform grows, these standards may evolve to better protect the community.

We will update this page when changes are made.

Continued use of the platform means you agree to follow the most current version of these standards.

Final Word

TrunkShow is built to spotlight independent creativity.

Be kind.
Be honest.
Support indie makers.

That’s the whole point.