diff --git a/docs/COMMUNITY_GUIDELINES.md b/docs/COMMUNITY_GUIDELINES.md index 82aa119d..c7876e27 100644 --- a/docs/COMMUNITY_GUIDELINES.md +++ b/docs/COMMUNITY_GUIDELINES.md @@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ If you’re reading something that makes you feel uncomfortable… When replying to someone’s comment or post… -* **Keep these guidelines in mind.** At minimum the in short section. +* **Keep these guidelines in mind.** At minimum, the aforementioned "In short" section at the top of this document. * **Did you read that right?** Give it another look. * **Are you in doubt about what it means?** Kindly ask the person for more information. * **Find something in common and share it if possible.** Finding something in common between you and the original poster makes sure both of you see a human on the other side. This facilitates empathy and compassion. @@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ When the discussion is going nowhere… * **Take a break.** If the discussion has been going for some time, taking a break or sleeping on it might help bring fresh, renewed perspective on the subject. Taking a shower might also work wonders. * **It’s not about winning or losing.** Discussions are an opportunity for all sides to learn something new. -* **Gracefully exit the conversation.** If you've tried it all and the conversation is going nowhere, you might want to exit gracefully with something like: "Thank you for your opinion. I think differently, but I respect your views. I'd like to finish this topic here. Thank you very much!" +* **Gracefully exit the conversation.** If you've tried it all and the conversation is going nowhere, you might want to exit gracefully with something like: "Thank you for your opinion. I think differently, but I respect your views. I'd like to finish this topic here. Thank you very much!". * **As a last resort, consider blocking.** As in real life, there might be cases where people just can’t get along. Consider blocking instead of escalating discussions. If the discussion becomes aggressive… @@ -159,7 +159,7 @@ Making Openbook a healthy and welcoming community for everyone is a shared respo Points borrowed from the [Norwegian Data Protection Authority](https://www.datatilsynet.no/personvern-pa-ulike-omrader/internett-og-apper/bilder-pa-nett/bilder-av-barn/). #### On harmful beliefs -Some beliefs can cause real life harm. For example, the now unfortunately wide-spread belief that vaccination causes autism [(it doesn’t as overwhelmingly proven by numeours and independent studies)](https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/Vaccine-Studies-Examine-the-Evidence.aspx) [resulting](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2656158?appId=scweb) in the [resurgence of measles outbreaks](https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/over-20-million-children-worldwide-missed-out-measles-vaccine-annually-past-8-years). +Some beliefs can cause real life harm. For example, the now unfortunately wide-spread belief that vaccination causes autism [(it doesn’t as overwhelmingly proven by numerous and independent studies)](https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/Vaccine-Studies-Examine-the-Evidence.aspx) [resulting](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2656158?appId=scweb) in the [resurgence of measles outbreaks](https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/over-20-million-children-worldwide-missed-out-measles-vaccine-annually-past-8-years). Beliefs like this example are exempted from the protected status and we will do our best to prevent their spreading on the platform. We will also determine a belief to be harmful—and therefore not protected—if: