COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

Vol. 1, No. 3 🏛️ THE CONSTITUTION OF CIVIL DISCOURSE 🏛️ Saturday, June 14, 2025

"Creating a Democracy Where Every Voice is Heard and Respected"

FOUNDING PRINCIPLES

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Respect: Honor the dignity of every participant, regardless of their political views.
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Truth: Support your arguments with facts, evidence, and reasoned thinking.
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Unity: Seek understanding even when you disagree with others.
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Participation: Engage actively and constructively in democratic discourse.

✅ WE ENCOURAGE

  • • Thoughtful responses that show you've considered the issue deeply
  • • Personal experiences that illuminate your perspective
  • • Questions that help others think more deeply
  • • Acknowledging the complexity of difficult issues
  • • Changing your mind when presented with compelling evidence
  • • Finding common ground across political divides

⭐ THE GOLDEN RULE ⭐

"Respond to others the way you'd want them to respond to you"

Democracy works best when we treat each other with dignity and respect

❌ NOT PERMITTED

  • • Personal attacks or insults directed at other users
  • • Hate speech or discrimination based on identity
  • • Spam or off-topic submissions
  • • Misinformation or deliberately false claims
  • • Threats or harassment of any kind
  • • Content promoting violence or illegal activities

🛡️ MODERATION POLICY

First Offense: Warning and education about community standards

Second Offense: Temporary suspension from submitting opinions

Serious Violations: Immediate removal and potential permanent ban

We believe in second chances and rehabilitation, not punishment

🌟 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

"This platform helped me understand perspectives I'd never considered before. Even when I disagree, I feel heard and respected."

- Sarah M., Community Member

🏛️ DEMOCRACY IN ACTION 🏛️

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SPEAK YOUR TRUTH

Share your authentic perspective with confidence and respect

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LISTEN TO LEARN

Approach disagreement as an opportunity for growth

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BUILD BRIDGES

Find common ground across our differences

READY TO JOIN OUR DEMOCRATIC COMMUNITY?

Your respectful voice strengthens our democracy

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"Democracy is not just about voting—it's about participating in the ongoing conversation that shapes our society."

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