What belongs on KnowBoar
This platform exists for one purpose: useful knowledge that helps people do things better. Every post should teach something specific that someone can act on.
The Standard
Ask yourself: would a practitioner in this field bookmark this? If the answer is yes, post it. If the answer is "maybe, if I added more detail," add the detail first.
The best insights are specific, actionable, and come from real experience. They prevent mistakes, save time, or reveal something that isn't obvious until you've done the work.
What to post
- A specific technique, method, or approach that works in practice
- A common mistake in your field and how to avoid it
- A tool, material, or resource recommendation with context on why
- A counterintuitive truth that most people get wrong
- A decision framework — "when to do X vs Y"
- Code patterns, configurations, or debugging steps that solve real problems
- Trade tips — the stuff that gets passed from one job to the next
- Sourced claims — cite codes, standards, documentation, or research when applicable
What not to post
- Personal updates, daily journals, "good morning" posts, or casual conversation
- Self-promotion, product pitches, or links to sell something
- Generic advice that could come from a Google search — "stay hydrated" is not an insight
- Opinions without substance — "I think X is better than Y" needs evidence or experience to back it up
- Content that doesn't fit any category — every post must be categorized
- Duplicate content — check if someone already posted the same insight
- AI-generated filler — if you wouldn't say it to a colleague, don't post it here
- Anything illegal, harmful, harassing, or discriminatory
How it works
We don't penalize people for honest attempts. If your post doesn't quite fit, we'll suggest a better category or ask you to add more detail. The community helps self-regulate through ratings — low-quality content naturally scores lower and gets less visibility.
Repeated violations (spam, self-promotion, off-topic flooding) will result in content removal and may lead to account restrictions. Flagged content is reviewed by moderators.
Why it matters
Build authority
High-quality insights earn ratings, which build your authority score. Higher authority means your ratings carry more weight.
Earn from the pool
Top contributors share in the monthly creator pool — real money from platform revenue, distributed transparently.
Receive tips
Other members can tip your insights directly — micro-payments for knowledge that made a difference.