Creating a safe and respectful environment is essential for productive discussions and mutual support. Here's a list of rules to help maintain a positive and inclusive atmosphere:
1. Respect and Kindness: Please treat all members with respect, kindness, and empathy. Personal attacks, offensive language, or any form of discrimination will not be tolerated.
2. Inclusive Language: Please use inclusive and gender-neutral language to ensure everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their gender identity.
3. Stay On Topic: Please keep posts relevant to the forum topic. If there is a topic you think should have it's own post, please let us know so we can create one for the new conversation.
4. No Hate Speech: Hate speech, including racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or any form of bigotry, will not be tolerated and you will be immediately removed from the forum and from our community.
5. No Trolling: Deliberate provocation, trolling, or harassment of members is strictly prohibited. Any kind of trolling will result in being immediately removed from the forum and from our community.
6. Content Warnings: Please use content warnings (CW) for potentially triggering or sensitive topics, such as violence, abuse, or graphic content.
7. Respect Privacy: Do not share personal information about others without their consent. Respect members' privacy and boundaries.
8. Cite Sources: When sharing information or statistics, provide credible sources to support your claims. Misinformation can be harmful.
9. Listen and Learn: Be open to learning from others' experiences and perspectives. Avoid dismissing or invalidating someone else's viewpoint.
10. Moderator Authority: Respect the decisions of forum moderators. They are responsible for maintaining a safe and respectful environment.
11. No Spam or Self-Promotion: Please avoid excessive self-promotion or spamming the forum with unrelated content.
12. Report Concerns: If you witness any violations of these rules, report them to moderators. Do not engage in public arguments.
13. Mindful Language: Use trigger warnings (TW) when discussing potentially distressing subjects, and be mindful of the emotional impact your words may have on others.
14. Constructive Criticism: If you disagree with someone, provide constructive criticism rather than criticism that is hurtful or derogatory. The goal of these conversations is to educate each other with love and kindness.
15. No Doxxing: Do not share or seek personal information about forum members or individuals outside the forum. This includes addresses, phone numbers, or any other private details.
16. Participate Respectfully: Actively engage in discussions with respect for others' opinions, even if you disagree. Avoid talking over or silencing others. We may have differnces of opinion but remember, we are all fighting for the same things.
17. Stay Safe: Protect your personal information and be cautious about sharing sensitive details online.
18. Rules are Rules: If you are caught violating any of the forum rules, you will be given ONE warning. After that warning, you will be removed from the forum. If you engage in any kind of hate speech, name-calling or offenisve behavior against another member, you are not a feminist, you are part of the problem and you will be kicked out immediately.
By adhering to these rules, we can create a forum that encourages meaningful dialogue, promotes inclusivity, and fosters a supportive community dedicated to feminist ideals and social justice.
