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# Rules & Expectations

We kindly ask all our community members to:

### #1 Be Kind

This is a casual, collaborative space. Aggressive, antagonistic, or consistently negative behavior will not be tolerated. If something escalates, it may result in a warning or removal from the server.

Disagreement is fine — being difficult isn’t.

### #2 Respect Boundaries

Some members use real names, others remain anonymous. Both are welcome.\
Treat everyone with the same level of respect, regardless of experience or visibility.\
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Participation in this Discord is a privilege, not a right. (Refer to Rule #1.)

### #3 No One Owes You a Backtest

Option Omega is a **backtesting and automation platform** — not a signal service or copy-trading community. There is **no expectation** that other users will share their backtests or trades.

Some members find value in sharing backtests that align with their own trading — whether for feedback, accountability, or simply to give back. Others post exploratory ideas or unrefined concepts to inspire discussion. **All of these approaches are valid.** It’s up to each member to decide **if**, **what**, and **how much** they want to share.

**Please do not pressure anyone to share trades or strategies.**

*Exception:* If you're asking for help or feedback on a trade or backtest, it's considerate to include a share link with your question. If not, you'll most likely be asked to share one — it's very difficult to provide meaningful help without seeing all the parameters and being able to quickly troubleshoot the setup.

If you prefer to keep the details private, we recommend modifying a few variables before sharing. That way, you can still get support without revealing your full backtest.

### #4 Lead by Example

You’ll get the most out of this community if you:

* Complete the Academy Backtesting Bootcamp and use the docs as your first line of help
* Use search to explore the 1,000+ backtests already shared in the server
* Share your own work and ask thoughtful questions
* Be patient — not everyone is online when you are

In short: do your homework, engage respectfully, and enjoy the process.\
The more you give, the more you’ll get in return.

### #5 Nothing Here is Financial Advice

This server exists for discussion and learning — not for investment recommendations. Assume anything you read is opinion only.

Options trading involves risk and is not suitable for all investors. Backtesting is backward-looking, not forward-looking. Speak with a qualified financial advisor before making any financial decisions. Nothing from Option Omega is financial advice. If you wish to read more, please see Option Omega's [Terms and Conditions](https://optionomega.com/terms).<br>