Expected behaviour

Community	Expected behaviour
GitHub	Additionally, communicating with strangers on the Internet can be awkward. It's hard to convey or read tone, and sarcasm is frequently misunderstood. Try to use clear language, and think about how it will be received by the other person. Be clear and stay on topic - People use GitHub to get work done and to be more productive. Off-topic comments are a distraction (sometimes welcome, but usually not) from getting work done and being productive. Staying on topic helps produce positive and productive discussions. Be welcoming and open-minded - Other collaborators may not have the same experience level or background as you, but that doesn't mean they don't have good ideas to contribute. We encourage you to be welcoming to new collaborators and those just getting started. Communicate with empathy - Disagreements or differences of opinion are a fact of life. Being part of a community means interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, many of which may not be your own. If you disagree with someone, try to understand and share their feelings before you address them. This will promote a respectful and friendly atmosphere where people feel comfortable asking questions, participating in discussions, and making contributions. Respect each other. Nothing sabotages healthy conversation like rudeness. Be civil and professional, and don’t post anything that a reasonable person would consider offensive, abusive, or hate speech. Don’t harass or grief anyone. Treat each other with dignity and consideration in all interactions. You may wish to respond to something by disagreeing with it. That’s fine. But remember to criticize ideas, not people. Avoid name-calling, ad hominem attacks, responding to a post’s tone instead of its actual content, and knee-jerk contradiction. Instead, provide reasoned counter-arguments that improve the conversation.
Het Nieuwe Instituut	Het Nieuwe Instituut asks all attendees to commit to creating safer spaces. Spaces that make the institute as accessible and comfortable as possible, and that foster compassionate innovation. Spaces where people with a diversity of experiences, backgrounds and bodies feel not only included but centred. We encourage attendees to actively work together to create spaces of compassion, empathy, sharing and learning.
Mastodon.art	If you find yourself involved in a conflict and are worried about the situation escalating, contact your moderation team. If you repost others' work, you must credit the original artist/author, and must include some form of analysis or opinion on the work posted. Respect other users' boundaries. Be respectful and sincerely apologize if someone informs you that a boundary has been crossed. Give people space if you accidentally push past a boundary. Tag sensitive content such as violence/blood, NSFW content, and other potentially upsetting or triggering topics and hide them under a Content Warning (CW). CW is a big part of the culture of the Fediverse, and CW potentially upsetting content is how we keep our community and the wider Fediverse safe and supportive for everyone. (We also recommend people CW political posts, but we will not mandate it.)
Niu.moe	Boosting content is the same as posting content, if you boost something you endorse it and it must follow these rules. Respect other users and their backgrounds. This same rule applies if it is your body, you have to be at least 18 years old to post sexually implying pictures of yourself, no exceptions. You must hide NSFW content using the Mark media as sensitive checkbox You must put explicit (Pornographic, genitals, fluid everywhere, etc) content on the Unlisted privacy level, or more.
Noisebridge	If someone asks you to leave Noisebridge, you should immediately leave, whether or not you think their request was legitimate or in good faith. If someone asks you to leave them alone or to otherwise stop a behavior that is directed toward them, please do so. Continued unwanted behavior directed toward another person is Harassment. If someone asks you to leave, you should not return until the conflict has been resolved, hopefully through mediation. If you cannot work out your differences one-on-one, you should consider mediation. If you disagree with another person you should try to work out your differences with them. On the other hand, do be sensitive to people's desire to stop talking and start hacking. Please ask before playing music through the public audio systems, especially if people are quietly enjoying the space. Talk to people and make friends. The One Rule of Noisebridge is to be excellent to each other.
Open Source Design	Be exceedingly kind even in moments of disagreement while working towards consensus Be open to feedback from others in the community, be it technical skill or interpersonally Be radically inclusive to existing members and newcomers looking to learn or participate Be totally respectful of each others abilities, interests, and personal differences Educate and illuminate others with something you know more about Please be especially sensitive and aware of others who are different from you. Please treat each other, as well as the public, in an excellent way. What it means to “be excellent” is the following:
Queer Code	Attempt collaboration before conflict. Be mindful of your surroundings and the other participants. Alert community leaders if you notice a dangerous situation, someone in distress, or violations of this Code of Conduct, even if they seem inconsequential. Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions. Participate in an authentic and active way. In doing so, you contribute to the health and longevity of this community. Please ask before touching anyone at our events. It’s easy, and the worst thing that happens is someone says no! That includes hugging – you might not know that it makes some people uncomfortable, but it does, so please ask first. Please avoid making assumptions. If you aren’t aware of what someone’s gender is, and you can’t figure out what pronoun to use, just ask or look at our name tags, where you may find their name and favourite pronoun! Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.
Varia	We expect each other to ... be considerate be dedicated be empathetic, be open and generous be respectful be responsible by actively listening to others and not dominating discussions. We give each other the chance to improve and let each other step up into positions of responsibility. We make room for others. We are aware of each other's feelings, provide support where necessary, and know when to step back. One's idea of caring may differ from how others want to be cared for. We ask to make sure that our actions are wanted. by trying to create opportunities for others to express views, share skills and make other contributions. Being together is something we actively work on and requires negotiation. We recognize that not everyone has the same opportunities, therefore we must be sensitive to the context we operate in. There are implicit hierarchies that we can challenge, and we should strive to do so. When we organize something (projects, events, etc.), we think about how we can consider degrees of privilege, account for the needs of others, promote an activist stance and support other voices. for the promises we make, meaning that we follow up on our commitments. We take responsibility for the good things we do, but also for the bad ones. We listen to and act upon respectful feedback. We correct ourselves when necessary, keeping in mind that the impact of our words and actions on other people doesn't always match our intent. foster an inclusive environment of different viewpoints and experiences. Respect physical and emotional boundaries. Be respectful of each others' limited time and energy. Take each other and each other's practices seriously. Acknowledge that this might lead to disagreement. However, disagreement is no excuse for poor manners. of each other, the space we enter, the people at Varia and the practices it houses. which means not letting the group happen to us, but making the group together. We participate in the group with self-respect and don't exhaust ourselves. This might mean saying how we feel, setting boundaries, being clear about our expectations. Nobody is expected to be perfect in this community. Asking questions early avoids problems later. Those who are asked should be responsive and helpful. while trying not to make assumptions about others. This can include assumptions about identity, knowledge, experiences or preferred pronouns. Be generous with our time and our abilities, when we are able to. Help others, but ask first. There are many ways to contribute to a collective practice, which may differ from our individual ways.