Is there a code of conduct or set of rules that members are expected to follow?

[Hev]

This question seeks to clarify the expectations for behavior and interaction within the community. Individuals inquire about whether the community has established guidelines, principles, or rules that outline the standards of conduct expected from its members. These could include guidelines on respectful communication, ethical behavior, confidentiality, and appropriate engagement in community activities. Understanding the existence and specifics of a code of conduct helps prospective members assess the community's values, norms, and commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive environment. It also enables individuals to determine if they are comfortable adhering to the community's expectations, facilitating informed decision-making about joining and participating in the community.

[Carl Dickson]

 

While we’re allergic to rules, this doesn’t mean we don’t have any. We just have a minimalist approach.

We want a community where people nurture and support each other in a friendly and polite kind of way. We do not want to be a community that regulates the use of words in order to fulfill a mandate to be polite. We don't expect people with a different agenda to pay for a subscription to stick around. And if we get invaded by trolls, we can cancel their subscriptions. We hope that never happens because it would trigger our allergies.

Let’s put our effort into nourishing positive conversations about challenging topics instead of pretending to be amateur lawyers obsessed with rules. No one wants to live in a community like that.

It does help to have a common set of expectations for how we interact.

Developing that and perfecting our individual skills at practicing it is a key part of the LearnGrowRepeat mission.

Let’s be the kind of people we’d like to discuss or even debate with.