How This Forum Works (Read This Before Posting)

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Read first. Post second.

This category sets expectations for how the forum works and why it exists. It is the reference point moderators will link back to when redirecting or clarifying posts.

What This Forum Is For

• Reflecting on feedback received on Pitch Arcade
• Learning how others interpret similar signals
• Sharing what you changed (and why)
• Asking specific questions when you’re genuinely stuck
• Spotting patterns across pitches and feedback over time

What This Forum Is Not For

• Pitch dumping or deal-seeking
• “Any thoughts?” or “feedback welcome” posts
• Self-promotion or audience building
• Status flexing, posturing, or ego games
• Drive-by opinions without context

If your goal is visibility, this is not the right place.
If your goal is clarity, you’re in the right place.

How Pitch Arcade Works (Context)

Pitch Arcade is a learning tool, not a scoreboard.

Key things to understand:

• Disagreement between personas is a feature, not a bug
• Conflicting feedback usually points to framing issues
• “Harsh” feedback is about the idea, not you
• Limited pitch length and structured inputs are deliberate, they force prioritisation

How to Post Well

Before posting, ask yourself:

1. What did I learn?
2. What changed (or didn’t)?
3. What is the specific question or insight here?

Good posts are concrete, honest, and focused on learning, not performance.

Platform Questions

Platform questions are welcome if they are:

• Specific
• Curious
• Grounded in actual use

Examples:

• “What does Persona X tend to prioritise?”
• “Why does the system push back on this framing?”
• “What does ‘strong signal’ mean in this context?”

Avoid feature demands, tool comparisons, or roadmap speculation.