Upsides Social Community Guidelines
Community Spirit
Upsides Social is designed to provide real people with an online space to be their authentic selves and connect with others. We strive for a community that is supportive, positive and engaging.
Above all, we desire a state wherein the community ethos itself encourages a healthy mutual respect, even during discussions that involve divergent points of view. We believe that the best ideas and solutions come through the exploration of different perspectives, and that such should enlighten all who participate and observe.
However, this is only so when discussion is entered into in good faith and based on mutual respect.
There are many online destinations wherein antagonistic interactions are allowed and even encouraged. Upsides Social wishes to offer respite from these environments, especially as our focus is on constructive growth and productive activity that generate positive outcomes for all involved.
As such, the Community Guidelines start from a small set of rules that comprise "The Basics", however, may be amended as required over time.
Upsides Social is designed to provide real people with an online space to be their authentic selves and connect with others. We strive for a community that is supportive, positive and engaging.
Above all, we desire a state wherein the community ethos itself encourages a healthy mutual respect, even during discussions that involve divergent points of view. We believe that the best ideas and solutions come through the exploration of different perspectives, and that such should enlighten all who participate and observe.
However, this is only so when discussion is entered into in good faith and based on mutual respect.
There are many online destinations wherein antagonistic interactions are allowed and even encouraged. Upsides Social wishes to offer respite from these environments, especially as our focus is on constructive growth and productive activity that generate positive outcomes for all involved.
As such, the Community Guidelines start from a small set of rules that comprise "The Basics", however, may be amended as required over time.
A Key Consideration
Upsides Social is not a so-called "free speech platform". We value kindness and mutual respect over the right to say anything, regardless of who it harms.
When engaging with others here, be open to ideas and perspectives that come from people with different backgrounds and experiences, and you may just be amazed by what we can learn together.
We want members to feel better after each visit to Upsides Social. So, we ask that each member make it their goal to contribute to that objective when interacting!
Upsides Social is not a so-called "free speech platform". We value kindness and mutual respect over the right to say anything, regardless of who it harms.
When engaging with others here, be open to ideas and perspectives that come from people with different backgrounds and experiences, and you may just be amazed by what we can learn together.
We want members to feel better after each visit to Upsides Social. So, we ask that each member make it their goal to contribute to that objective when interacting!
The Basics
- Prioritize kindness.
- Seek first to understand.
- Think constructively.
- Consider how you can be supportive or helpful in every interaction.
- Interact with people the way you would in real life
- You may encounter people within the Upsides Social Community who think or speak differently. Embrace them and seek to learn more about them and their perspectives.