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--- community_guidelines [2019/04/06 18:42] – [Community guidelines] freeworlder
+++ community_guidelines [2019/09/15 19:56] – [A note from the founder] Updated text freeworlder
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 ===== A note from the founder =====
-//Because of the nature of the ideas proposed in this site, this is not your average wiki. Here's why://
+Because of the nature of the ideas proposed in this site, it's necessary for content to be regularly moderate to ensure quality and consistency. Here's why:
-//We are proposing something that hasn't been done before or tested at scale, so some content here may be speculative or opinion-based. However, all contributors should make every effort to substantiate their opinions with relatable concepts. (eg. Tell us why you think it will work and how it worked before)//
+We are proposing something that hasn't been done before or tested at scale, so some content will inevitably be speculative or opinion-based. I would ask all contributors to please make every effort to substantiate their opinions with relatable concepts. (eg. Tell us why you think it will work and/or how it worked before)
-//It is not uncommon for enthusiastic followers of this train of thought to base their ideas on (in my opinion) unrealistic expectations or strategies. (For example, "Jail the 1%!") This can damage our overall credibility. Let's focus on positive, actionable solutions only please.//
+It is not uncommon for enthusiastic followers of this train of thought to base their ideas on unrealistic strategies or emotive responses. (For example, "Jail the 1%!") This can damage the site's credibility. Please focus on positive, actionable solutions only.
-//The nature of these ideas is controversial in many aspects and is likely to attract contempt from some politically-inclined people. For this reason, what we say and __how we say it__ are crucially important to the success of this site. This is why __neutral__, __reasoned__, __on-topic__ and __non-partisan__ language is critical. (For this reason, please be aware that all contributions are actively moderated)//
+Since these ideas are somewhat controversial, we are likely to attract contempt from some politically-inclined people. For this reason, what we say and //how we say it// are crucially important to the success of this site. This is why //neutral, reasoned, on-topic and non-partisan// language is critical. For this reason, please be advised that all contributions are actively moderated to protect the site's integrity.
-//Please help us further these ideas by adhering to the site guidelines.//
+Please help us further these ideas by adhering to the site guidelines.
  --- //[[colinrturner@gmail.com|Colin R. Turner]] 2018/12/23 06:06//