Site Management Code of Conduct vs Social Rules

[joelr]

Forums usually have a Code of Conduct is for setting clear boundaries and preventing harmful behavior such as harassment, discrimination, or pohibited conduct. But have you heard of Social Rules? These are softer guidelines that help foster a more welcoming and comfortable environment. Breaking one isn’t a big deal—you just apologize, reflect, and move on.

Here's a link to Social Rules by Recurse, a New York City-based retreat for programmers to develop their technical skills. How many of these Social Rules have you seen broken by other members, and do you think they would be helpful in your community?

https://www.recurse.com/social-rules

 

[Nomad]

I was not aware of these social rules but I think all of us make at least one of these mistakes. I sometimes break "well-actually" social rule. I sometimes get urge to appear perfectionist so I try to correct someone's mistake.

 

[Shortie]

I had not heard of social rules before, I have always seem important rules mentioned or even a code of conduct with warnings and mentioning bans for persistent offenders.

I can see where social rules would be a good idea, it would help to keep the community friendly as well as keeping the members happy and content.