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community:rules [2018/03/21 22:23] sirocyl [4. We will global-ping.] |
community:rules [2018/03/22 03:05] (current) sirocyl [2. Be nice to each other.] |
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| ====== ReSwitched Community Rules ====== | ====== ReSwitched Community Rules ====== | ||
| These are the rules, guidelines and code of conduct for participation in the ReSwitched community.\\ | These are the rules, guidelines and code of conduct for participation in the ReSwitched community.\\ | ||
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| ==== 1. Read the rules. ==== | ==== 1. Read the rules. ==== | ||
| * **Read __all__ the rules** before participating in chat. //Not reading the rules is not an excuse for breaking them.// | * **Read __all__ the rules** before participating in chat. //Not reading the rules is not an excuse for breaking them.// | ||
| - | * It's suggested that you read channel topics, pins, and #vvv-faq before asking questions as well, as some questions may have already been answered in those. | + | * It's suggested that you read channel topics, pins, and [[community:vvvfaq|the VVVFAQ's]] before asking questions as well, as some questions may have already been answered in those. |
| ==== 2. Be nice to each other. ==== | ==== 2. Be nice to each other. ==== | ||
| It's fine to disagree, it's __not__ fine to insult or attack other people. | It's fine to disagree, it's __not__ fine to insult or attack other people. | ||
| - | * You may disagree with anyone or anything you like, but you should try to keep it to __opinions__, and __not people__. | + | * You may disagree with anyone, but you should try to keep your arguments to __opinions__, and __not people__. |
| + | * Voicing disagreements which create an unsafe or unwelcome atmosphere is not permitted. | ||
| * //Avoid vitriol.// Flame-wars will be shut down the moment we notice them. | * //Avoid vitriol.// Flame-wars will be shut down the moment we notice them. | ||
| * Constant antagonistic behavior is considered uncivil and //appropriate action// will be taken. | * Constant antagonistic behavior is considered uncivil and //appropriate action// will be taken. | ||
| - | * The use of derogatory slurs -- sexist, racist, homophobic, or otherwise -- is unacceptable and may be grounds for an //immediate ban.// | + | * Discriminatory behavior - including sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, or ableist behavior - will not be tolerated. |
| - | * **Harassment** of other users is not tolerated, and will be acted upon as soon as it is brought to our attention. | + | * In severe cases, such as those that involve use of slurs, hate speech, or targeting of an individual, **such behavior will be considered grounds for an //immediate ban//.** |
| + | * **[[community:rules#Definitions|Harassment]]** of other users is not tolerated, and will be acted upon as soon as it is brought to our attention. | ||
| ==== 3. Staff will handle issues directly. ==== | ==== 3. Staff will handle issues directly. ==== | ||
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| * Don't spam. | * Don't spam. | ||
| * For excessively long text, use a service like https://0bin.net/. | * For excessively long text, use a service like https://0bin.net/. | ||
| - | * Channels may be locked down, in the event that a discussion or argument gets out of hand, or if there is an attack or spammer present, or if we need to get the attention of users in the channel quickly (including with a [[community:rules#we_will_global_ping|global mention.]] | + | * Channels may be locked down, in the event that a discussion or argument gets out of hand, or if there is an attack or spammer present, or if we need to get the attention of users in the channel quickly (including with a [[community:rules#we_will_global_ping|global mention.]]) |
| * When a channel is locked down, especially if it is because of an argument or off-the-handle discussion, do not bring the topic to another channel. | * When a channel is locked down, especially if it is because of an argument or off-the-handle discussion, do not bring the topic to another channel. | ||
| * Doing so will result in moderation action against you and/or your posts. | * Doing so will result in moderation action against you and/or your posts. | ||
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| === (a). Impersonators. === | === (a). Impersonators. === | ||
| :!: There are people out there who will attempt to impersonate our team, our members, or otherwise misrepresent themselves as being ReSwitched affiliates.\\ | :!: There are people out there who will attempt to impersonate our team, our members, or otherwise misrepresent themselves as being ReSwitched affiliates.\\ | ||
| - | //This is fraud, and __violators will be prosecuted.__//\\ | + | //This is fraud, and fraud is **not tolerated** whatsoever.//\\ |
| **If anyone solicits donations as ReSwitched, //anyone//, do notify our __Administrators__ (the Wizards) directly and immediately; do not pass go, do not give $300.** | **If anyone solicits donations as ReSwitched, //anyone//, do notify our __Administrators__ (the Wizards) directly and immediately; do not pass go, do not give $300.** | ||
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| * //tools, services or hardware which facilitate piracy// | * //tools, services or hardware which facilitate piracy// | ||
| * //impersonating projects or people// | * //impersonating projects or people// | ||
| - | * //fraud// | + | * //fraud// and fraudulent activity |
| * //breaking the law// | * //breaking the law// | ||
| * //harmful activities// (e.g., Ponzi/pyramid schemes, or multi-level marketing) | * //harmful activities// (e.g., Ponzi/pyramid schemes, or multi-level marketing) | ||
| * //marketing in a way which could be considered harmful// (e.g., advocating violence or terrorism) | * //marketing in a way which could be considered harmful// (e.g., advocating violence or terrorism) | ||
| * //extremely high-risk activities// (e.g., get-rich-quick scams, gambling, or cryptocurrency trading) | * //extremely high-risk activities// (e.g., get-rich-quick scams, gambling, or cryptocurrency trading) | ||
| + | * //legally-questionable financial services// (e.g., tax evasion, money-laundering, or cryptocurrency recycling/indirection.) | ||
| Openly donating to providers of these things, soliciting donations for these things, advertising, advising, or marketing these things, are //all// against the rules and will be met with a ban - and in the case of scammers, //shame.// If you're unsure, ask first! | Openly donating to providers of these things, soliciting donations for these things, advertising, advising, or marketing these things, are //all// against the rules and will be met with a ban - and in the case of scammers, //shame.// If you're unsure, ask first! | ||
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| **Harassment** includes, but is not limited to: | **Harassment** includes, but is not limited to: | ||
| - | * **Offensive comments**, especially those related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, neuro(a)typicality, physical appearance, body size, race, age, regional discrimination, political or religious affiliation | + | * **Offensive comments**, especially those related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, neuro(a)typicality, physical appearance, body size, race, age, regional discrimination, political or religious affiliation. |
| - | * **Unwelcome comments** to a person, especially regarding a person’s lifestyle choices and practices, including those related to food, health, parenting, drugs, and employment | + | * **Unwelcome comments** to a person, especially regarding a person’s lifestyle choices and practices, including those related to food, health, parenting, drugs, and employment. |
| * **Invalidating a person's identity.** | * **Invalidating a person's identity.** | ||
| - | * **Deliberate "outing"** of any aspect of a person’s identity without their consent except as necessary to protect others from intentional abuse | + | * **Deliberate "outing"** of any aspect of a person’s identity without their consent except as necessary to protect others from intentional abuse. |
| * **Deliberate misgendering,** or persistently using a pronoun that does not correctly reflect a person’s gender identity. | * **Deliberate misgendering,** or persistently using a pronoun that does not correctly reflect a person’s gender identity. | ||
| * **Dead-naming.** While we generally refer to people in the community by their username, nick, tag or handle, we ask that if you need to refer to a person by a name, that you must address people by the name they give you. | * **Dead-naming.** While we generally refer to people in the community by their username, nick, tag or handle, we ask that if you need to refer to a person by a name, that you must address people by the name they give you. | ||
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| * **Unwelcome sexual attention,** including gratuitous or off-topic sexual images or behaviour. | * **Unwelcome sexual attention,** including gratuitous or off-topic sexual images or behaviour. | ||
| * **Pattern of inappropriate social contact,** such as requesting/assuming inappropriate levels of intimacy with others. | * **Pattern of inappropriate social contact,** such as requesting/assuming inappropriate levels of intimacy with others. | ||
| - | * **Continued one-on-one communication** after requests to cease | + | * **Continued one-on-one communication** after requests to cease. |
| * **Publication of private communication,** that is expected to remain private, without permission. | * **Publication of private communication,** that is expected to remain private, without permission. | ||
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