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anthony
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An aspect that has been worked upon is shifting away from what is really a set of rules, and instead towards what is an agreed upon community constitution. In simple terms, out with the hard, in with the soft, which members overall govern and depict.
Take note of "overall," being used... as there are some aspects that have never been up for debate due to the impact they have upon the forum as a whole, such as content duplication by quoting entire posts and such.
Staff have been finalising and refining this over the last day, and now its ready to present to members.
This does not remove the legal policy, it simply removes the forum rules, and shifts to a subtle and softer constitutional approach that evolves by the members, as membership evolves, as it does over time.
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Community Personality
MyPTSD's personality ranges widely within a candid and empathetic, challenging, yet supportive, membership. Diversity is the spice of life, and this community respects diverse opinions. A community philosophy often read here is, "use what helps you, ignore the rest."
Community Beliefs
To encourage and support one another to grow beyond our present selves. To be honest and considerate to other members. To endeavor to educate ourselves and each other about the facts and advances in the management of PTSD and related disorders. To contribute thoughtfully and celebrate diversity within the community.
Community Governance
MyPTSD is run with a balanced approach between enforcing our legal policy, yet allowing members the freedom to express themselves. There is a difference between directly attacking someone, and expressing disagreement with their viewpoint. Governance applies to blatantly attacking another, without restricting expression of oneself within a respectful manner.
It is appreciated that members use some thought when writing subject titles, to assist readers to identify with content, whilst respecting membership reading levels. A relevant title and well written post significantly impacts whether you get little, or many responses. Content duplication is frowned upon by Search Engines, as such we ask that you only quote content you're directly responding, or simply reference the member by username within a discussion.
Members have the right to fairness and equality within MyPTSD. Members should treat others as they desire to be treated. Members can ask administrative questions, or question staff decisions within the help desk forum. Members can contact staff privately for dispute resolution with another member.
Members can strengthen their position within the community by posting upon the forums, and having that content liked. As a members post and like counts increase respectively, so does their member title contained on all their posts, working towards "I'm a VIP."
Staff have the power to edit or restrict content, restrict membership both temporarily and permanently. Staff ensure the community operates efficiently, with the least impact on overall membership. Staff act in an unbiased manner, to ensure harmonious operation of the community. To fully understand staff responsibilities and powers, you can read the appropriate public staff documents which staff operate to.
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This will remove entirely this from all forum areas. No more, DO and DO NOT, strictness.
Rules
The legal document will become the legal document, the constitution will be its own document. Both will be linked to automatically in registration, as standard.
Please don't over-think this...
Take note of "overall," being used... as there are some aspects that have never been up for debate due to the impact they have upon the forum as a whole, such as content duplication by quoting entire posts and such.
Staff have been finalising and refining this over the last day, and now its ready to present to members.
This does not remove the legal policy, it simply removes the forum rules, and shifts to a subtle and softer constitutional approach that evolves by the members, as membership evolves, as it does over time.
*********************************************************************************
Community Personality
MyPTSD's personality ranges widely within a candid and empathetic, challenging, yet supportive, membership. Diversity is the spice of life, and this community respects diverse opinions. A community philosophy often read here is, "use what helps you, ignore the rest."
Community Beliefs
To encourage and support one another to grow beyond our present selves. To be honest and considerate to other members. To endeavor to educate ourselves and each other about the facts and advances in the management of PTSD and related disorders. To contribute thoughtfully and celebrate diversity within the community.
Community Governance
MyPTSD is run with a balanced approach between enforcing our legal policy, yet allowing members the freedom to express themselves. There is a difference between directly attacking someone, and expressing disagreement with their viewpoint. Governance applies to blatantly attacking another, without restricting expression of oneself within a respectful manner.
It is appreciated that members use some thought when writing subject titles, to assist readers to identify with content, whilst respecting membership reading levels. A relevant title and well written post significantly impacts whether you get little, or many responses. Content duplication is frowned upon by Search Engines, as such we ask that you only quote content you're directly responding, or simply reference the member by username within a discussion.
Members have the right to fairness and equality within MyPTSD. Members should treat others as they desire to be treated. Members can ask administrative questions, or question staff decisions within the help desk forum. Members can contact staff privately for dispute resolution with another member.
Members can strengthen their position within the community by posting upon the forums, and having that content liked. As a members post and like counts increase respectively, so does their member title contained on all their posts, working towards "I'm a VIP."
Staff have the power to edit or restrict content, restrict membership both temporarily and permanently. Staff ensure the community operates efficiently, with the least impact on overall membership. Staff act in an unbiased manner, to ensure harmonious operation of the community. To fully understand staff responsibilities and powers, you can read the appropriate public staff documents which staff operate to.
< insert link to documents once rewritten >
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This will remove entirely this from all forum areas. No more, DO and DO NOT, strictness.
Rules
- DO respect opinion diversity and member/s rights to equality, ethnicity & cultural beliefs.
- DO describe subject matter in your titles.
- DO post within the correct subject forum for the intended topic.
- DO your best to make your post as readable to others as possible.
- DO cite referenced material and attach empirical evidence if challenging existing knowledge. (One study is not empirical)
- DO NOT quote entire posts. Quote only what you're directly responding too.
- DO NOT add a signature beyond an ending courtesy, ie. Regards, Anthony.
- DO NOT post email addresses. (Private Conversations excluded)
- DO NOT post suicidal messages. (Ideation acceptable)
- DO NOT copy member or private content into a less private area / share with another not privy to that content / conversation. (Staff are privy)
The legal document will become the legal document, the constitution will be its own document. Both will be linked to automatically in registration, as standard.
Please don't over-think this...
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