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@@ -46,3 +46,31 @@ If you're unlucky more than once, try the mailing list.
 If you don't have an IRC client, you can also use
 `Freenode's web chat <http://webchat.freenode.net/>`_, but please, don't close
 the browser window too soon. Just enter ``#kivy`` in the channels field.
+
+
+**Some #kivy guidelines**
+
+* Be polite and respectful towards other users.
+* Please use English for all messages and in any code posted.
+* Do not post large log/code copy and pastes to the channel, instead use a site
+  such as http://pastebin.com/ or https://gist.github.com/ .
+* If you have a question, be clear and succinct to ensure the fastest response.
+  Don't just say "it doesn't work" or “help”. Instead, describe what you
+  expected to happen and what actually happened. Show code, pictures, or error
+  logs as necessary.
+* If your code follows `PEP8 <http://legacy.python.org/dev/peps/pep-0008/>`_
+  you will most likely receive a quicker answer.
+* Try to lower the barrier to helping you as much as possible, if we need to
+  run your application, share it in one file like in
+  `this template <https://gist.github.com/Kovak/f5e1539c938c3595a54e>`_. Do not
+  share your entire application, share a simple example that showcases only the
+  issue you are experiencing.
+* **Avoid topics that may make others uncomfortable or that are excessively
+  incendiary.** #kivy is a community for learning and troubleshooting. There
+  are other places for discussions on sex, drugs, politics, religion, and
+  anything else you can think of to talk about that could potentially be
+  uncomfortable or inflammatory in nature for others.
+* **Also Avoid**:
+    * Racial epithets of any kind regardless of context.
+    * Excessive Swearing.
+    * Misogynist, misandrist, homophobic or transphobic behavior or attitudes.