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??? I don't think I've taken part in any community without a set of rules in all my years. Even 4chan has a "code of conduct". The creation of a code of conduc

• Nadya 8y ago
  Although the distinction is minimal - there is some nuance between "Rules" and a "Code of Conduct". Not only in the kinds of things they address but also in the directions they are enforced. As one example of the difference in nuance, there is no such thing as "backseat moderation" of a Code of Conduct. In fact, "backseat moderation" is almost the point of a CoC! A CoC is meant to not only apply bidirectionally but also allow Users to moderate other Users and provide them a means to do so. Rules, on the other hand, are usually enforced against Users by Moderators in one direction and Users trying to moderate other Users "per the rules" is often frowned upon as "backseat moderation". >The creation of a code of conduct has not been considered offensive right up until a few years ago I respectfully disagree. The number of occurrences where a code of conduct is implemented only to swiftly be abused for political reasons has certainly increased in the last few years, which may have something to do with the increase of people sharing my viewpoint. But I've held this viewpoint for at least the past 15 years, so it certainly isn't a new position to hold.