“Current Events” Code of Conduct
We respect each
other and conduct our discussions with civility.
This includes:
• Never using loud, abusive, threatening or insulting language.
• Never offending, threatening, or insulting
groups or individuals based on race, color, religion, national origin,
sexual orientation, or any disability.
• Never being under the influence of anything
but our best behavior.
• Never harming anyone, including
fighting or challenging anyone to fight.
•
Understanding
every aspect of Sexual Harassment - This includes: • making inappropriate
personal comments or sexual advances • using obscene or lewd language or
gestures • staring at, or following anyone in a manner that reasonably can be
expected to disturb him or her • exposing others to sexual Internet content.
Ron's Rules:
1. Civility
means treating each other with respect. Hate the comment. Love the
commenter. When you make it personal, I will stop you. Talk to
the issue. Respond like this: “I disagree. Strawberry is not better than butter
pecan. Here’s why. ….” Responses like
this are out of line: “You’re an F-ing idiot if you think strawberry is better
than butter pecan!” Our goal is to shed light more than
heat.
2. If
someone else makes your point, you don’t need to make it again.
3. I try to seek different views. In doing so, I will call
on some folks more than others so there’s a chance to hear different sides. But
I may not get to everyone for some topics.
4. If you’re seeking a “support group” to vent heart-felt
rants, go elsewhere. Attend with an open mind. You don’t need to agree with what
you hear—just do try to understand the other side. I’m preaching to myself here as
well.
5. Finally, It’s perfectly OK to push back against my questions
you feel are too slanted or flat out incorrect. That’s going to happen. Just don’t be picky in the interest of time.
