this is the message everyone in this tribe should have received upon joining. some old timers (*grin*) may not have, but nevertheless here is a refresher. in future we can just link to this thread if need be :
ps. if any one has anything to add, or wants to deconstruct/reconstruct anything on this list comments are welcome. please use your 'i-statements'. thanks.
welcome to the anti-oppression discussion group. below are the community guidelines. by joining you are agreeing to abide by them. if you have any questions or concerns please msg me or email me directly at angel@riseup.net. thanks!
*1* speak for yourself and your own experience. let others speak for themselves. that does not mean not to be an ally, but to really openly listen and learn.
*2* own your privilege. if you don't feel that you are privileged in any way this may not be an appropriate community for you. educate yourself and share resources that you find useful. we all participate, willingly or not, in systematic oppression.
*3* be respectful. no personal attacks will be tolerated. the great thing about this type of interaction is the ability to step back and take a breath before answering.
*4* explicit oppressive speech of any kind (racism, homophobia, sexism, transphobia, ablism, etc.) will not be tolerated and the post will be deleted. after a second offense the poster will be banned. e-mail the moderator at angel@riseup.net if you disagree. oppressive speech that is less explicit should and will be questioned.
*5* (from earlier language guidelines) please, when using words that may be considered 'slurs' abbreviate in some form (ie: use asterisks, etc.). in addition, use quote marks to delineate when you are quoting. also, please consider whether the use of such words are integral to your post. if not, don't use them. if someone is offended, apologize. try not to get defensive. think about why it may be inappropriate for you to use such language. if you are not a member of the group being denigrated by the word, listen to experiences that are offered up without challenge.
*6* this is intended as a learning environment. please try be patient. this is not to say you should not challenge people, but try a gentle approach *before* clubbing someone over the head. :)
ps. if any one has anything to add, or wants to deconstruct/reconstruct anything on this list comments are welcome. please use your 'i-statements'. thanks.
welcome to the anti-oppression discussion group. below are the community guidelines. by joining you are agreeing to abide by them. if you have any questions or concerns please msg me or email me directly at angel@riseup.net. thanks!
*1* speak for yourself and your own experience. let others speak for themselves. that does not mean not to be an ally, but to really openly listen and learn.
*2* own your privilege. if you don't feel that you are privileged in any way this may not be an appropriate community for you. educate yourself and share resources that you find useful. we all participate, willingly or not, in systematic oppression.
*3* be respectful. no personal attacks will be tolerated. the great thing about this type of interaction is the ability to step back and take a breath before answering.
*4* explicit oppressive speech of any kind (racism, homophobia, sexism, transphobia, ablism, etc.) will not be tolerated and the post will be deleted. after a second offense the poster will be banned. e-mail the moderator at angel@riseup.net if you disagree. oppressive speech that is less explicit should and will be questioned.
*5* (from earlier language guidelines) please, when using words that may be considered 'slurs' abbreviate in some form (ie: use asterisks, etc.). in addition, use quote marks to delineate when you are quoting. also, please consider whether the use of such words are integral to your post. if not, don't use them. if someone is offended, apologize. try not to get defensive. think about why it may be inappropriate for you to use such language. if you are not a member of the group being denigrated by the word, listen to experiences that are offered up without challenge.
*6* this is intended as a learning environment. please try be patient. this is not to say you should not challenge people, but try a gentle approach *before* clubbing someone over the head. :)
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