# Online Behaviour Guide ### XR's Regenerative Culture We owe each other a duty of care to make our presence on our communications platforms a comfortable and beneficial experience. This includes a healthy focus on mutual support through: * Self care – how we take care of our own needs * Mutual care – how we take care of each other * Interpersonal care – how we take care of the relationships we have, being mindful of how we affect each other * Community care – how we take care of our development as a community ### Etiquette and Standards for Posts When posting messages contributors should: * Be respectful – people are different; we all have strengths and weaknesses and different backgrounds – consider your audience * Use 'I' statements * Practice compassion by putting themselves in others' shoes * Take the time to read, re-read, and reconsider before posting When using chat channels and forums, all contributors have a duty of care for the community, offering a harassment-free space for all to participate, embracing our unique differences. ### Positive Behaviours * Use welcoming and inclusive language * Be respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences * Be willing to engage with feedback (constructive criticism) * Focus on what might most be of service to the community as a whole * Cultivate curiosity and an empathic awareness towards other community members ### Negative Behaviours * Avoid sexism, racism, classism, and any other prejudices * Be aware that we all have things to learn and we all make mistakes * Avoid making assumptions and be open to listening and learning if challenged * Do not employ harassment, either public or private, including trolling, insulting/derogatory comments, bullying, personal or political attacks * Do not publish others' private information without explicit permission * Avoid conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting **Maintaining good behaviour falls to all of us** If messages or comments stray from the above guidelines, it's up to each of us to feed back our concerns in a sensitive way depending on the platform being used. Our regenerative statement says: "[we have] cultures of respect and listening, in which people deal with conflicts when they arise, feeding back quickly and talking about disagreements and issues without blaming and shaming." If you find a post that you believe needs moderation, see the [moderation chapter](https://rebeltoolkit.extinctionrebellion.uk/books/internal-comms/chapter/messaging-apps-administrating-moderating-chats) for guidance.