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by disruptalot 2052 days ago
> Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences.

> Gracefully accepting constructive feedback.

> Showing empathy and kindness towards other community members.

Yada yada, seemingly inclusive and tolerant then goes on to add a catch all list where every possible action can be deemed unacceptable, getting you expelled everywhere and "identification of the participant as a harasser to other members or the general public."

Anti meritocracy is a cover for the most intolerant.

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Which of the actions they've listed would you like to be able to do without fear of repercussion? This sounds an awful lot like "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Service? So much for the 'tolerant left.'"

  > Anti meritocracy is a cover for the most intolerant. 
The Paradox of Tolerance indicates that a society that is infinitely tolerant will eventually be overrun by the least tolerant.

Having a written set of guidelines that define the behavior expected seems like...I dunno, a good idea?