Welcome to the Hello Middleton community! These guidelines help keep our space friendly, safe, and spam-free for everyone.
How Trust Works
Every member has a Trust Score that grows as you participate in the community. Higher trust unlocks more features and shows others you are an active, valued member.
Earning Trust
| Activity | Trust Earned | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Logging in each day | +1 | Once per day |
| Posting an update | +1 | 5 per day |
| Commenting on posts | +1 | 3 per day |
| Making a new friend | +1 | 3 per day |
| Adding a profile photo | +2 | One-time bonus |
| Adding a cover photo | +2 | One-time bonus |
Community Ranks
As your trust grows, you will progress through these ranks:
Newcomer
0-4 Trust
- 1 photo per post
- 60-second wait between posts
Complete your profile and say hello to reach Member status quickly!
Member
5-24 Trust
- 3 photos per post
- No posting cooldown
You are now a recognized part of the community.
Trusted
25-49 Trust
- 3 photos per post
- Trusted community member badge
Your contributions are making a difference!
Veteran
50+ Trust
- 6 photos per post
- Community leader status
Thank you for being a pillar of our community.
Community Rules
To keep Hello Middleton a welcoming place for all neighbors:
Please Do
- Be respectful and kind to your neighbors
- Share local news, events, and recommendations
- Post photos of our beautiful community
- Help newcomers feel welcome
- Report spam or inappropriate content
Please Avoid
- Spam, scams, or excessive self-promotion
- Harassment or personal attacks
- Posting private information about others
- Misleading or false information
- Content that violates local or federal laws
Moderation
Posts containing certain spam-related keywords are automatically held for review. If your post does not appear immediately, it may be in the moderation queue—we will review it as soon as possible.
Spam or rule violations may result in trust being reduced. Repeated violations may lead to account restrictions.
Become a Moderator
We are looking for community moderators!
Love Hello Middleton and want to help keep it great? We are looking for friendly, fair-minded members to join our moderation team.
Or email us at hellomiddleton@proton.me
Think your rank should be adjusted? Validated community members can also use the application to request a rank review.