Community Guidelines

Last updated: August 2026

VMDb exists to help people discover great plant-based options through honest, helpful reviews. To keep this community useful and welcoming, we ask that you follow these guidelines whenever you post a review, rating, or comment. They work alongside (not instead of) our Terms of Service.

Be Honest

Share your genuine experience with products you've actually tried
Rate based on taste, texture, and value — not ideology or brand loyalty
One review per product, per person

Be Helpful

Write reviews that help others make informed choices
Be specific: What did you like? What could be better?
Mention context (how you prepared it, what you compared it to)

Be Respectful

Disagree with products, not people
No personal attacks, harassment, or discriminatory language
Respect different dietary choices and preferences

Keep It Real

No fake reviews, spam, or promotional content
Don't rate products to manipulate scores
No affiliate links or undisclosed brand connections

What We Remove

We'll remove content that:

Contains false information or misleading claims
Includes hate speech, threats, or harassment
Violates someone's privacy or intellectual property
Is spam, off-topic, or irrelevant

Consequences

Repeated violations may result in content removal, account suspension, or permanent ban.