Snowdrift.coop Code of Conduct
The Snowdrift.coop Code of Conduct describes acceptable behavior within and around the Snowdrift.coop community.
Per our Conduct Enforcement processes, most violations get addressed through simply fixing the problem and moving on. Further punishment or limiting of community members will only happen for egregious and/or persistent violations.
The conduct rules:
Participate with honor and good will
Though not part of the Code of Conduct, see our user honor code for further suggestions for positive participation and communication.
Respect our core mission and co-op values
Although we welcome reasonable critical opinions and questions, all community members should recognize and honor our core values.
Stay on topic (where appropriate)
In topical contexts (such as issue tickets, topical discussion threads, etc.), only post on-topic comments. Any tangents (including meta comments about the discussion itself) should be posted elsewhere with no more than a link at the original topic.
Assume good faith
Unless malice is overwhelmingly evident, assume good intentions from others.
Even when flagging others’ comments, assume that issues come from misunderstandings, error, ignorance, or carelessness rather than from bad faith.
Keep criticism constructive
When sharing criticism, keep it constructive and expressed in a helpful manner.
Instead of saying simply that something is bad or doesn’t work, provide details about the problem and offer suggestions if possible.
Take criticism constructively
Don’t take constructive criticism personally, and don’t be defensive.
If others criticize or reject your views in a respectful and logical manner, acknowledge and respond respectfully and constructively.
If others express real hostility or any other violation of this Code of Conduct, such comments should be flagged or otherwise addressed. Do not respond publicly to Code-of-Conduct violations.
If your comment is flagged or otherwise called out, edit your comment or otherwise aim to fix the problem on your end. If you need help or if you feel a flagging is wrong or malicious, alert a moderator.
Respect others’ privacy
No stalking, unwanted personal attention, or unwelcome revealing or speculating about personal details of others.
In cases of sincere, good-faith curiosity about someone’s experience or identity, ask politely in a manner such that they will feel free to decline the request.
No spamming
No posting of completely off-topic items or of repeated links or statements outside of appropriate context.
No sexual comments
While we welcome lighthearted and casual communication, sexual references can make people feel uncomfortable and have no place in anything relevant to Snowdrift.coop.
At most, meta discussions about sexual issues might be sometimes appropriate (e.g. in discussing sexism or in discussing this policy itself).
No hostile communication
No personal attacks
No insults, harassment, ad hominem, threats, or other intimidation.
No condescension
Condescension means treating others as inferior. Subtle condescension still violates the Code of Conduct even if not blatantly demeaning.
No bigotry
No stereotyping of or promoting prejudice or discrimination against particular groups or classes of people.
In cases where criticism of ideology or culture remains on-topic, respectfully discuss the ideas.
Flag or otherwise address Conduct violations
Violations hurt the community overall. So, anyone who sees a violation of the Code of Conduct has the responsibility to address it, even if they do not feel personally offended.
When sharing feedback about problem posts or behavior, the feedback must itself respect the Code of Conduct.
If you recognize a problem with your own actions, work to correct it immediately.
For details on our enforcement processes, see the Conduct Enforcement page.