├── SIN_v0.9.md └── README.md /SIN_v0.9.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | # Statement of Inclusive Neutrality v0.9 2 | 3 | ## Conditions of Inclusion 4 | 5 | Our aim is that everyone, regardless of identity, ideology, or background, should feel welcome in our community. A person's inclusion here is not contingent on ideological alignment, but on their commitment to respectful behavior in the spaces of the project. 6 | 7 | ## Non-Favoritism in Moderation 8 | 9 | We recognize that ideological diversity exists within all groups, including those traditionally marginalized or protected. True inclusivity for all members, including the most marginalized, is upheld by fostering civility and kindness without favoritism. Moderation decisions will focus solely on users' adherence to the norms of civility and kindness in the spaces of the project. 10 | 11 | We encourage all members to share their perspectives, including dissenting ones, as long as they do so respectfully. We encourage members to always bear in mind that agreement with one another is not necessary. 12 | 13 | ## Operational Assumption of Good Faith 14 | 15 | We expect all participants to act as though others in these spaces are engaging in good faith. Focusing on the content of contributions, rather than speculating on intent, ensures that dialogue remains constructive. 16 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | # Statement of Inclusive Neutrality 2 | 3 | ## Introduction 4 | 5 | The **Statement of Inclusive Neutrality** is intended to be used for projects both large and small to help your audience/members know what to expect about the values you hold, and how people in the community will be treated. It is a set of principles designed to foster an inclusive and respectful environment for any kind of project involving an audience, such as a FOSS software project, or a video game. It provides assurance that participation in, and access to, the project's community is not contingent on ideological alignment, but rather on adherence to norms of respectful behavior. 6 | 7 | This repository hosts different versions of the statement, each representing a snapshot of how the principles have evolved over time. You can adopt, adapt, or reference these statements for your own projects to establish clear expectations for community behavior and moderation. 8 | 9 | ### How to Use 10 | 11 | - Each version is stored as a separate Markdown file (e.g., `SIN_v0.9.md`). 12 | - You are welcome to use the latest version or select an earlier one that best aligns with your project’s goals. 13 | - To adopt a version, simply copy the relevant file to your project’s root directory or documentation, or link to this repository. 14 | 15 | ### Quick Link for Developers 16 | 17 | If you would like to reference this statement in your own project, you can add a line like this to your project documentation: 18 | 19 | "This project operates in accordance with the [Statement of Inclusive Neutrality v0.9](https://github.com/bitbutter/Statement-of-Inclusive-Neutrality/blob/master/SIN_v0.9.md)." 20 | 21 | Replace the version number in the link with the version you are adopting. 22 | 23 | ### Contributing 24 | This repository is open to contributions. If you would like to suggest revisions or propose new versions of the statement, please submit a pull request. 25 | ### License 26 | The Statement of Inclusive Neutrality is released under the MIT License. You are free to use, modify, and distribute this statement as long as you include attribution to the original repository. The MIT License ensures that these principles remain open and available for adaptation by any software project. 27 | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------