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The WikiOasis Conduct Policy establishes the standards of behavior expected from all users on our platform. This policy aims to create a welcoming and respectful environment for collaboration and knowledge sharing. Violations of this policy may lead to various sanctions, which will be determined by local administrators. | The '''WikiOasis Conduct Policy''' establishes the standards of behavior expected from all users on our platform. This policy aims to create a welcoming and respectful environment for collaboration and knowledge sharing. Violations of this policy may lead to various sanctions, which will be determined by local administrators. | ||
==Prohibited Conduct== | ==Prohibited Conduct== | ||
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===Harassment=== | ===Harassment=== | ||
Harassment is strictly prohibited and encompasses any behavior intended to intimidate, belittle, or harm others. This includes, but is not limited to: | Harassment is strictly prohibited and encompasses any behavior intended to intimidate, belittle, or harm others. This includes, but is not limited to: | ||
*'''Personal | *'''Personal attacks:''' Engaging in name-calling, bullying, or other forms of personal insults. | ||
*'''Threats:''' Making threats of violence or intimidation, either directly or indirectly. | *'''Threats:''' Making threats of violence or intimidation, either directly or indirectly. | ||
*'''Derogatory | *'''Derogatory comments:''' Using language that is offensive, discriminatory, or prejudiced against individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. | ||
*'''Unwanted | *'''Unwanted communication:''' Persistently contacting or stalking individuals in a manner that makes them uncomfortable. | ||
*'''Privacy | *'''Privacy violations:''' Disclosing someone’s personal information or identity without their explicit consent. | ||
===Inappropriate Behavior=== | ===Inappropriate Behavior=== | ||
Users are expected to engage in constructive dialogue. Inappropriate behavior includes: | Users are expected to engage in constructive dialogue. Inappropriate behavior includes: | ||
*'''Repeated | *'''Repeated attacks:''' Making multiple personal attacks against different users or groups. | ||
*'''False | *'''False accusations:''' Publicly making unfounded claims about other users’ behavior or intentions. | ||
*'''Misattribution:''' Attributing statements or opinions to others without their consent or that misrepresent their views. | *'''Misattribution:''' Attributing statements or opinions to others without their consent or that misrepresent their views. | ||
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===Personal Threats=== | ===Personal Threats=== | ||
Making personal threats is strictly forbidden. This includes: | Making personal threats is strictly forbidden. This includes: | ||
*'''Death | *'''Death threats:''' Any threats that imply harm or death to individuals. | ||
*'''Threats of | *'''Threats of injury:''' Intimidating others with promises of physical harm. | ||
==Standards== | ==Standards== | ||
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*'''Warnings:''' Informing users of their violations and reminding them of the conduct policy. | *'''Warnings:''' Informing users of their violations and reminding them of the conduct policy. | ||
*'''Blocking:''' Temporarily or permanently restricting access to users who repeatedly violate the policy. | *'''Blocking:''' Temporarily or permanently restricting access to users who repeatedly violate the policy. | ||
*'''Content | *'''Content moderation:''' Reverting or hiding edits that violate this policy. | ||
===Sanctions=== | ===Sanctions=== | ||
Sanctions for violations are at the discretion of local administrators and may vary based on the severity and context of the violation. Options include: | Sanctions for violations are at the discretion of local administrators and may vary based on the severity and context of the violation. Options include: | ||
*'''Temporary | *'''Temporary bans:''' Short-term removal from the platform. | ||
*'''Permanent | *'''Permanent bans:''' Long-term or permanent restrictions for serious or repeated violations. | ||
*'''Global | *'''Global locking:''' Users who violate policies across multiple wikis may face global locking, restricting their access to all WikiOasis wikis. | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:20, 30 September 2025
The WikiOasis Conduct Policy establishes the standards of behavior expected from all users on our platform. This policy aims to create a welcoming and respectful environment for collaboration and knowledge sharing. Violations of this policy may lead to various sanctions, which will be determined by local administrators.
Prohibited Conduct
Harassment
Harassment is strictly prohibited and encompasses any behavior intended to intimidate, belittle, or harm others. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Personal attacks: Engaging in name-calling, bullying, or other forms of personal insults.
- Threats: Making threats of violence or intimidation, either directly or indirectly.
- Derogatory comments: Using language that is offensive, discriminatory, or prejudiced against individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
- Unwanted communication: Persistently contacting or stalking individuals in a manner that makes them uncomfortable.
- Privacy violations: Disclosing someone’s personal information or identity without their explicit consent.
Inappropriate Behavior
Users are expected to engage in constructive dialogue. Inappropriate behavior includes:
- Repeated attacks: Making multiple personal attacks against different users or groups.
- False accusations: Publicly making unfounded claims about other users’ behavior or intentions.
- Misattribution: Attributing statements or opinions to others without their consent or that misrepresent their views.
Hate Speech
Hate speech is not tolerated on WikiOasis. This includes any communication that incites violence or prejudicial action against individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Personal Threats
Making personal threats is strictly forbidden. This includes:
- Death threats: Any threats that imply harm or death to individuals.
- Threats of injury: Intimidating others with promises of physical harm.
Standards
Local administrators and community functionaries are expected to uphold a higher standard of conduct. They must not use their authority to harass, intimidate, or silence others. Any violations by functionaries will be taken seriously and may result in stricter sanctions.
Enforcement
Local administrators are responsible for the enforcement of this policy. Possible actions include:
- Warnings: Informing users of their violations and reminding them of the conduct policy.
- Blocking: Temporarily or permanently restricting access to users who repeatedly violate the policy.
- Content moderation: Reverting or hiding edits that violate this policy.
Sanctions
Sanctions for violations are at the discretion of local administrators and may vary based on the severity and context of the violation. Options include:
- Temporary bans: Short-term removal from the platform.
- Permanent bans: Long-term or permanent restrictions for serious or repeated violations.
- Global locking: Users who violate policies across multiple wikis may face global locking, restricting their access to all WikiOasis wikis.