Core Conduct
Be Respectful
Treat everyone with respect. Disagree with ideas, not people. Personal attacks, insults and name-calling are not allowed.
No discrimination or hate speech
We do not tolerate discrimination or hateful content based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, appearance or any other personal characteristic.
No harassment
Harassment of any kind is not allowed. This includes intimidation, stalking, unwanted contact, sustained disruption, and following someone across platforms after they have asked you to stop.
Respect boundaries and consent
If someone asks you to stop, stop. Do not send unsolicited direct messages, and do not photograph, record or tag people without their permission.
Assume good faith
Give others the benefit of the doubt. Misunderstandings happen, especially across languages and cultures. Ask before assuming bad intent.
Inclusion
Be welcoming to newcomers
Everyone was new once. Answer questions patiently and avoid gatekeeping or condescension ("just Google it", "everyone knows that").
Use inclusive language
Respect people's names and pronouns. Avoid jokes or language that demean groups of people, even if meant ironically.
Make space for others
Let others speak. Avoid dominating discussions or talking over people, especially during presentations or group conversations.