Community Moderation Policy - Let’s Design it Together
Chelsea Robinson
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This Loomio Community group is one of the most important parts of Loomio and our work here online, and we love engaging with each and every one of you. Our crowdfunding campaign is going to explode next week and we're hoping our exposure will increase dramatically, all around the world.
With more people in the conversation, we think this group might grow in size and more people will join the community. As this community group grows, how do you want to enhance and protect the quality of your experience in this group?
Inclusive groups are inclusive because of principles which make it safe for everyone to participate effectively, and a strong culture of respect and open communication. What principles would we like to uphold about how we interact here no matter how big, how global, how diverse we get?
We believe in the best in people, which is why we’re making a tool so all voices can be heard. But we all know that sometimes you have to draw a line. Where should that line be drawn? What kind of behavior would necessitate moderators stepping in, or having to make someone leave the community? These are worst case scenarios, but understanding these boundaries is how we nurture the best case scenarios.
Let's start by talking about what we love about Loomio Community group, and develop some principles from there for protecting what we love as we grow and change. We are trying to develop the first iteration of a moderation policy this week (although it will always be evolving) so if you have thoughts about this, have your say!
Richard D. Bartlett Tue 4 Mar 2014 11:43PM
Something I love in any community is holding a safe space for diversity of opinions.
I tend to have strong opinions that are frequently proved wrong and occasionally proved right. It's important that we can hear very diverse ideas, that we're open to hearing dissent, and we listen for who is not being heard in a conversation.
Alina Siegfried Wed 5 Mar 2014 3:39AM
Like @richarddbartlett I think it is important to provide a safe place for dissent. Loomio is a place of learning where people can come from professional roles and learn a much more open, honest and collaborative way of working together. When there are problems, this community does not stick it's head in the sand. We allow room for them to be discussed and debated, and hopefully for resolutions to come forward.
In saying that, personal attacks and repeated negative comments without explanations of views or suggested alternatives could be a good place to target moderation.
Peta Joyce Thu 6 Mar 2014 1:26AM
"a strong culture of respect and open communication" are the words in your post that leapt out at me. We all may have different interpretations of what this means. Dissent and strong words are fine for some, not for others, so maybe it's all in the intent - if my intent is to attack individuals or manipulate things to my own advantage, rather than add to the common good or further the discussion, then we need to be able to give participants that feedback and a chance to change their way of communicating, or to have some self-insight into the effect they are having on others. I think outlining some common agreements like upholding a strong culture of respect and open communication would be a good start.
Alanna Irving Thu 6 Mar 2014 2:13AM
I find this post pretty much covers a lot: The Universal Rules of Civilized Discourse
Poll Created Thu 6 Mar 2014 3:33AM
Approve the Moderation Policy Closed Sun 9 Mar 2014 4:08AM
The initial moderation policy has been unanimously approved by those who participated. This policy is now in effect. We will continue to evolve this policy collaboratively as needed going forward. I will link it from the group description.
I have written up a draft policy and I am putting it a proposal to see if it gets approval.
The policy:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FEIWhqpkt7WFnMXOxDesjLEsaAJudNRrBhOFCZp3vQI/edit?usp=sharing
I have written this myself without collaborating so I fully expect to get feedback and make changes before this is finally approved!
Please keep in mind that this is a first iteration. I would like to have a policy in place that people are OK with before we attract a lot of public attention next week (around crowdfunding) but I expect this policy will improve and evolve over time.
Results
| Results | Option | % of points | Voters | |
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Agree | 100.0% | 13 |
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| Abstain | 0.0% | 0 | ||
| Disagree | 0.0% | 0 | ||
| Block | 0.0% | 0 | ||
| Undecided | 0% | 889 |
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13 of 902 people have participated (1%)
Chris Taklis
Thu 6 Mar 2014 6:37AM
i couldn't say it better!
Richard D. Bartlett
Thu 6 Mar 2014 5:42PM
Nice
Peta Joyce
Fri 7 Mar 2014 3:05AM
A good start, agree it will evolve over time...
Chelsea Robinson
Sat 8 Mar 2014 2:21AM
Great start. I want to uphold authenticity of participation here. As soon as someone is being inauthentic I think we can all work to bring them back to authenticity. I like your bottom lines Alanna
Deleted account · Tue 4 Mar 2014 11:38PM
It would be a long list of why I support Loomio - but 3 include a) the equalizing of leadership and that proposals and resulting votes to support decision/directions are from the mass. b) that the method of voting allows for clear recognition of positions "abstaining" actually means something in this model c) the commitment that the interface to the world-community is universally accessible.