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A set of simple “rules of the road” are necessary. They should be common sense, because some people don’t have common sense and need it explained. And there’s a
by pyuser583 3y ago
A set of simple “rules of the road” are necessary. They should be common sense, because some people don’t have common sense and need it explained. And there’s always “that guy” who doesn’t care.
Some people really are toxic.
But establishing a minimum standard of behavior is very different from rectifying historical evils and enumerating lists aggrieved groups.
If your groups code of conduct contains specific instructions regarding the situation in the Middle East, you’re overthinking things.
- Zuider 3y agoThe minimum standard of good behavior need not be explicitly stated, and violations can be dealt with as they arise. The problem with written sets of rules is that they can be subverted and misused.
- dartos 3y agoIt should be stated. Not everyone shares in the same values as everyone else. There are also those who are unable to understand the social norms of others. Plus unwritten rules can be subverted and misused at least as much as written ones. Humans are always gonna do human things.
- smlavine 3y ago> The problem with written sets of rules is that they can be subverted and misused. That's also a problem with unwritten sets of rules that are based on vibes. If the baseline expectations are written down, at least people can notice if the rules aren't being followed.
- pyuser583 3y agoIt’s so much easier if you state the rules before someone breaks them.