Community Guidelines

Never GTM Alone

Last updated: January 2026

Our Foundation

This community is built on trust, generosity, and mutual respect. We're creating a peer-only space where technology partner marketers can share openly, learn from each other, and grow together—without fear of judgment, spam, or hidden agendas.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Never GTM Alone welcomes members regardless of experience level, company size, background, or identity. We believe diverse perspectives make us all better marketers. What unites us is our shared commitment to advancing the partner marketing craft.

Five Simple Rules

1. Share Wins, Not Pitches

We expect: Members celebrating achievements, sharing events they're part of, and adding genuine value to conversations.

We welcome:

• Sharing awards, speaking engagements, or career milestones

• Promoting webinars, podcasts, or events you're participating in

• Linking to content you created when it genuinely helps the discussion

We don't allow:

• Unsolicited sales pitches, product demos, or "let me show you my tool"

• Recruiting or job solicitations outside designated channels

• Repeated self-promotion without engaging in other conversations

• Asking for "feedback" as a disguised pitch

The line: "I'm speaking at this webinar on MDF attribution — would love to see some of you there!" is welcome. "My company built a tool that solves MDF attribution — want a demo?" is not.

2. Lead with Kindness

We expect: Supportive, constructive interactions—even when you disagree.

We welcome:

• Constructive disagreement that focuses on ideas, not people

• Asking clarifying questions before jumping to conclusions

• Sharing your own struggles and lessons learned

• Offering help, introductions, or resources to peers

We don't allow:

• Personal attacks, harassment, or bullying

• Dismissive or condescending responses

• Discrimination based on any personal characteristic

• Sharing others' struggles outside the community

Remember: We're all figuring this out together. Vulnerability takes courage. Honor that by responding with empathy.

3. Keep It Relevant

We expect: Thoughtful contributions in appropriate channels.

We welcome:

• Starting threads for detailed or tangential discussions

• Asking a moderator where something belongs if you're unsure

• Sharing off-topic wins in #random or designated social channels

• Cross-posting sparingly when genuinely relevant to multiple channels

Please:

• Use threads to keep discussions organized

• Post in the right channel (check channel descriptions)

• Keep discussions focused on partner marketing and related career topics

Why this matters: Organized conversations stay valuable and searchable for all members.

4. Respect Confidentiality

We expect: Members to treat this as a trusted, private space.

We welcome:

• Sharing general learnings externally without naming members or companies

• Asking permission before quoting or screenshotting

• Referencing discussions vaguely ("someone in the community mentioned...")

• Celebrating members publicly when they give explicit permission

Our defaults:

• What's shared here stays here unless explicit permission is given

• Don't screenshot or share conversations externally

• Don't share specific details about members' companies, strategies, or challenges outside this community

• Respect that some members may not want their participation publicized

PartnerVista may spotlight community moments or members (with permission), but this space is closed by default.

5. Invite Intentionally

We expect: Members to help us grow thoughtfully.

We welcome:

• Recommending the community to peers you respect and trust

• Sharing the application link on LinkedIn or in relevant conversations

• Vouching for colleagues you've worked with directly

• Giving invitees a heads-up on what makes this community special

When inviting others:

• Share the member application form (don't add people directly)

• Invite people who will contribute, not just consume

• Brief your invitee on community norms before they join

This is a community built with purpose, not just scale.

Direct Message Etiquette

While DMs are available, we encourage public conversations when possible—they help everyone learn.

When using DMs:

• Don't cold-pitch members or request their professional profiles

• Don't continue conversations in DM if someone asks you to stop

• Don't share DM content without permission

• Do use DMs for genuinely private matters or sensitive questions

Enforcement

We take these guidelines seriously because they protect what makes this community valuable.

Minor Violation (First): Private message from a moderator with guidance

Minor Violation (Second): Final warning

Minor Violation (third): Immediate removal

Moderate violations: Formal warning, followed by removal if repeated.

Severe violations: Immediate removal (no warning required)

Moderators may take action at their discretion to keep this space safe and valuable. Decisions are final.

Examples of immediate removal:

• Harassment, hate speech, or discrimination

• Sharing confidential member information externally

• Spam or repeated promotional violations after warning

Need Help?

• Questions about guidelines? Post in #community-support or DM a moderator

• See something concerning? DM a moderator directly

• Technical issues? Post in #community-support

We're here to help this community thrive—don't hesitate to reach out.