diff --git a/docs/community/guidelines.mdx b/docs/community/guidelines.mdx index 1b90bfe8..be52017f 100644 --- a/docs/community/guidelines.mdx +++ b/docs/community/guidelines.mdx @@ -1,13 +1,12 @@ # 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. +Welcome to the Continuwuity commuwunity! We're excited to have you here. -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. +Our project aims to make Matrix more accessible and inclusive for everyone. To that end, we are dedicated to fostering a positive, supportive, safe and welcoming environment for everyone: our community. + +These guidelines apply to all Continuwuity spaces, including our Matrix rooms and any other community channels that reference them. + +Our community spaces are intended for individuals aged 16 or over, because we expect maturity and respect from our community members. 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). @@ -29,17 +28,21 @@ all members to: 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 + ensure your messages can be easily understood by all. + +4. **Be Considerate and Proactive**: Not everyone has the same time, resource and experience. + Don't expect others to give up their time and labour for you - instead, be thankful for what you have already been given. + 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. +5. **Be Engaged and Open-Minded**: 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 +6. **Commit to Our Values**: Building an inclusive community requires ongoing effort from everyone. + Recognise that creating a welcoming and open community is a continuous process that needs commitment and action from all members. ## Unacceptable Behaviors @@ -72,36 +75,6 @@ within the Continuwuity community: 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?via=continuwuity.org&via=ellis.link&via=explodie.org&via=matrix.org) and its rooms, including: - -### [#continuwuity:continuwuity.org](https://matrix.to/#/#continuwuity:continuwuity.org?via=continuwuity.org&via=ellis.link&via=explodie.org&via=matrix.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?via=continuwuity.org&via=ellis.link&via=explodie.org&via=matrix.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?via=continuwuity.org&via=ellis.link&via=explodie.org&via=matrix.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