From 62d7c74c9e7b2123b6b0eb8308ea29aabac01eed Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tom Foster Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:47:45 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Suggested community guidelines changes --- docs/SUMMARY.md | 2 +- docs/community.md | 139 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ docs/conduwuit_coc.md | 93 ---------------------------- 3 files changed, 140 insertions(+), 94 deletions(-) create mode 100644 docs/community.md delete mode 100644 docs/conduwuit_coc.md diff --git a/docs/SUMMARY.md b/docs/SUMMARY.md index ad0f8135..473c9e74 100644 --- a/docs/SUMMARY.md +++ b/docs/SUMMARY.md @@ -19,4 +19,4 @@ - [Contributing](contributing.md) - [Testing](development/testing.md) - [Hot Reloading ("Live" Development)](development/hot_reload.md) -- [conduwuit Community Code of Conduct](conduwuit_coc.md) +- [Community (and Guidelines)](community.md) diff --git a/docs/community.md b/docs/community.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..a6852c0f --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/community.md @@ -0,0 +1,139 @@ +# Continuwuity Community Guidelines + +Welcome to the Continuwuity commuwunity! We're excited to have you here. Continuwuity is a +continuation of the conduwuit homeserver, which in turn is a hard-fork of the Conduit homeserver, +aimed at making Matrix more accessible and inclusive for everyone. + +This space is dedicated to fostering a positive, supportive, and welcoming environment for everyone. +These guidelines apply to all Continuwuity spaces, including our Matrix rooms and any other +community channels that reference them. We've written these guidelines to help us all create an +environment where everyone feels safe and respected. + +For code and contribution guidelines, please refer to the +[Contributor's Covenant](https://forgejo.ellis.link/continuwuation/continuwuity/src/branch/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). +Below are additional guidelines specific to the Continuwuity community. + +## Our Values and Expected Behaviors + +We strive to create a community based on mutual respect, collaboration, and inclusivity. We expect +all members to: + +1. **Be Respectful and Inclusive**: Treat everyone with respect. We're committed to a community + where everyone feels safe, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Discrimination, + harassment, or hate speech won't be tolerated. Remember that each person experiences the world + differently; share your own perspective and be open to learning about others'. + +2. **Be Positive and Constructive**: Engage in discussions constructively and support each other. + If you feel angry or frustrated, take a break before participating. Approach disagreements with + the goal of understanding, not winning. Focus on the issue, not the person. + +3. **Communicate Clearly and Kindly**: Our community includes neurodivergent individuals and those + who may not appreciate sarcasm or subtlety. Communicate clearly and kindly. Avoid ambiguity and + ensure your messages can be easily understood by all. Avoid placing the burden of education on + marginalized groups; please make an effort to look into your questions before asking others for + detailed explanations. + +4. **Be Open to Improving Inclusivity**: Actively participate in making our community more inclusive. + Report behaviour that contradicts these guidelines (see Reporting and Enforcement below) and be + open to constructive feedback aimed at improving our community. Understand that discussing + negative experiences can be emotionally taxing; focus on the message, not the tone. + +5. **Commit to Our Values**: Building an inclusive community requires ongoing effort from everyone. + Recognise that addressing bias and discrimination is a continuous process that needs commitment + and action from all members. + +## Unacceptable Behaviors + +To ensure everyone feels safe and welcome, the following behaviors are considered unacceptable +within the Continuwuity community: + +* **Harassment and Discrimination**: Avoid offensive comments related to background, family status, + gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, native language, + age, ability, race and/or ethnicity, caste, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, + geographic location, or any other dimension of diversity. Don't deliberately misgender someone or + question the legitimacy of their gender identity. + +* **Violence and Threats**: Do not engage in any form of violence or threats, including inciting + violence towards anyone or encouraging self-harm. Posting or threatening to post someone else's + personally identifying information ("doxxing") is also forbidden. + +* **Personal Attacks**: Disagreements happen, but they should never turn into personal attacks. + Don't insult, demean, or belittle others. + +* **Unwelcome Attention or Contact**: Avoid unwelcome sexual attention, inappropriate physical + contact (or simulation thereof), sexualized comments, jokes, or imagery. + +* **Disruption**: Do not engage in sustained disruption of discussions, events, or other + community activities. + +* **Bad Faith Actions**: Do not intentionally make false reports or otherwise abuse the reporting + process. + +This is not an exhaustive list. Any behaviour that makes others feel unsafe or unwelcome may be +subject to enforcement action. + +## Matrix Community + +These Community Guidelines apply to the entire +[Continuwuity Matrix Space](https://matrix.to/#/#space:continuwuity.org) and its rooms, including: + +### [#continuwuity:continuwuity.org](https://matrix.to/#/#continuwuity:continuwuity.org) + +This room is for support and discussions about Continuwuity. Ask questions, share insights, and help +each other out while adhering to these guidelines. + +We ask that this room remain focused on the Continuwuity software specifically: the team are +typically happy to engage in conversations about related subjects in the off-topic room. + +### [#offtopic:continuwuity.org](https://matrix.to/#/#offtopic:continuwuity.org) + +For off-topic community conversations about any subject. While this room allows for a wide range of +topics, the same guidelines apply. Please keep discussions respectful and inclusive, and avoid +divisive or stressful subjects like specific country/world politics unless handled with exceptional +care and respect for diverse viewpoints. + +General topics, such as world events, are welcome as long as they follow the guidelines. If a member +of the team asks for the conversation to end, please respect their decision. + +### [#dev:continuwuity.org](https://matrix.to/#/#dev:continuwuity.org) + +This room is dedicated to discussing active development of Continuwuity, including ongoing issues or +code development. Collaboration here must follow these guidelines, and please consider raising +[an issue](https://forgejo.ellis.link/continuwuation/continuwuity/issues) on the repository to help +track progress. + +## Reporting and Enforcement + +We take these Community Guidelines seriously to protect our community members. If you witness or +experience unacceptable behaviour, or have any other concerns, please report it. + +**How to Report:** + +* **Alert Moderators in the Room:** If you feel comfortable doing so, you can address the issue + publicly in the relevant room by mentioning the moderation bot, `@rock:continuwuity.org`, which + will immediately alert all available moderators. +* **Direct Message:** If you're not comfortable raising the issue publicly, please send a direct + message (DM) to one of the room moderators. + +Reports will be handled with discretion. We will investigate promptly and thoroughly. + +**Enforcement Actions:** + +Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behaviour is expected to comply immediately. Failure to do so, or +engaging in prohibited behaviour, may result in enforcement action. Moderators may take actions they +deem appropriate, including but not limited to: + +1. **Warning**: A direct message or public warning identifying the violation and requesting + corrective action. +2. **Temporary Mute**: Temporary restriction from participating in discussions for a specified + period. +3. **Kick or Ban**: Removal from a room (kick) or the entire community space (ban). Egregious or + repeated violations may result in an immediate ban. Bans are typically permanent and reviewed + only in exceptional circumstances. + +Retaliation against those who report concerns in good faith will not be tolerated and will be +subject to the same enforcement actions. + +Together, let's build and maintain a community where everyone feels valued, safe, and respected. + +— The Continuwuity Moderation Team diff --git a/docs/conduwuit_coc.md b/docs/conduwuit_coc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 9a084150..00000000 --- a/docs/conduwuit_coc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,93 +0,0 @@ -# Continuwuity Community Code of Conduct - -Welcome to the Continuwuity community! We’re excited to have you here. Continuwuity is -a hard-fork of the Conduit homeserver, aimed at making Matrix more accessible -and inclusive for everyone. - -This space is dedicated to fostering a positive, supportive, and inclusive -environment for everyone. This Code of Conduct applies to all Continuwuity spaces, -including any further community rooms that reference this CoC. Here are our -guidelines to help maintain the welcoming atmosphere that sets Continuwuity apart. - -For the general foundational rules, please refer to the [Contributor's -Covenant](https://forgejo.ellis.link/continuwuation/continuwuity/src/branch/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). -Below are additional guidelines specific to the Continuwuity community. - -## Our Values and Guidelines - -1. **Respect and Inclusivity**: We are committed to maintaining a community - where everyone feels safe and respected. Discrimination, harassment, or hate -speech of any kind will not be tolerated. Recognise that each community member -experiences the world differently based on their past experiences, background, -and identity. Share your own experiences and be open to learning about others' -diverse perspectives. - -2. **Positivity and Constructiveness**: Engage in constructive discussions and - support each other. If you feel angry, negative, or aggressive, take a break -until you can participate in a positive and constructive manner. Process intense -feelings with a friend or in a private setting before engaging in community -conversations to help maintain a supportive and focused environment. - -3. **Clarity and Understanding**: Our community includes neurodivergent - individuals and those who may not appreciate sarcasm or subtlety. Communicate -clearly and kindly, avoiding sarcasm and ensuring your messages are easily -understood by all. Additionally, avoid putting the burden of education on -marginalized groups by doing your own research before asking for explanations. - -4. **Be Open to Inclusivity**: Actively engage in conversations about making our - community more inclusive. Report discriminatory behavior to the moderators -and be open to constructive feedback that aims to improve our community. -Understand that discussing discrimination and negative experiences can be -emotionally taxing, so focus on the message rather than critiquing the tone -used. - -5. **Commit to Inclusivity**: Building an inclusive community requires time, - energy, and resources. Recognise that addressing discrimination and bias is -an ongoing process that necessitates commitment and action from all community -members. - -## Matrix Community - -This Code of Conduct applies to the entire [Continuwuity Matrix -Space](https://matrix.to/#/#space:continuwuity.org) and its rooms, -including: - -### [#continuwuity:continuwuity.org](https://matrix.to/#/#continuwuity:continuwuity.org) - -This room is for support and discussions about Continuwuity. Ask questions, share -insights, and help each other out. - -### [#offtopic:continuwuity.org](https://matrix.to/#/#offtopic:continuwuity.org) - -For off-topic community conversations about any subject. While this room allows -for a wide range of topics, the same CoC applies. Keep discussions respectful -and inclusive, and avoid divisive subjects like country/world politics. General -topics, such as world events, are welcome as long as they follow the CoC. - -### [#dev:continuwuity.org](https://matrix.to/#/#dev:continuwuity.org) - -This room is dedicated to discussing active development of Continuwuity. Posting -requires an elevated power level, which can be requested in one of the other -rooms. Use this space to collaborate and innovate. - -## Enforcement - -We have a zero-tolerance policy for violations of this Code of Conduct. If -someone’s behavior makes you uncomfortable, please report it to the moderators. -Actions we may take include: - -1. **Warning**: A warning given directly in the room or via a private message - from the moderators, identifying the violation and requesting corrective -action. -2. **Temporary Mute**: Temporary restriction from participating in discussions - for a specified period to allow for reflection and cooling off. -3. **Kick or Ban**: Egregious behavior may result in an immediate kick or ban to - protect other community members. Bans are considered permanent and will only -be reversed in exceptional circumstances after proven good behavior. - -Please highlight issues directly in rooms when possible, but if you don't feel -comfortable doing that, then please send a DM to one of the moderators directly. - -Together, let’s build a community where everyone feels valued and respected. - -— The Continuwuity Moderation Team