Community Standards

noun a musical instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched tightly over one or both ends, played by beating with the hands or sticks

verb to expel or dismiss someone in a formal or public manner

• The board of directors decided to drum out the CEO due to financial misconduct.
• If you keep showing up late to work, they're going to drum you out of the company.
• The coach threatened to drum out any player who didn't give their all during practice.
• The negative comments from the critics threatened to drum out any enthusiasm the artist had for their work.

noun a person who follows the law or rules

adjective describing someone who obeys the law or follows rules

• The law abiding citizens of the town always follow the rules and regulations set by the government.
• My neighbor is one of the most law abiding people I know; he never even jaywalks.
• Dude, you gotta be more law abiding if you don't want to get in trouble with the cops.
• In a world full of chaos, being law abiding is like finding a rare gem.

noun a widely accepted practice or behavior in a social group or society

• Social convention dictates that we should greet each other with a handshake.
• It's just a social convention to bring a gift when you attend a party.
• Who cares about social conventions? Just do what feels right.
• Breaking away from social conventions can lead to innovative ideas and solutions.

adjective not wanted or appreciated; not giving pleasure or satisfaction

• The unwelcome guest arrived at the dinner party unannounced.
• I felt unwelcome at the new office until I got to know my coworkers better.
• The party was so unwelcome, I left after five minutes.
• The unwelcome news of the company's bankruptcy spread quickly among the employees.