We are committed in providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, sexuality, or similar personal characteristic.

The goal of the Code of Conduct is to specify a baseline standard of behaviour so that people with different social values and communication styles can participate and engage in communications effectively, productively, and respectfully, even in face of disagreements. The Code of Conduct also provides a mechanism for resolving conflicts in the community when they arise.

Our Values

These are the values that our community should aspire to:

• Be friendly and welcoming
• Be kind
  • Remember that people have varying communication styles and that not everyone is using their native language. (Meaning and tone can be lost in translation.)
  • Interpret the arguments of others in good faith, do not seek to disagree.
  • When we do disagree, try to understand why.
• Be thoughtful
  • Productive communication requires effort. Think about how your words will be interpreted.
  • Remember that sometimes it is best to refrain entirely from commenting.
• Be respectful
  • In particular, respect differences of opinion. It is important that we resolve disagreements and differing views constructively.
• Be constructive
  • Avoid derailing: stay on topic.
  • Avoid unconstructive criticism: don’t merely decry the current state of affairs; offer — or at least solicit — suggestions as to how things may be improved.
  • Avoid harsh words and stern tone: we are all aligned towards the well-being of the community and the progress of the ecosystem. Harsh words exclude, demotivate, and lead to unnecessary conflict.
  • Avoid snarky remarks (pithy, unproductive, sniping comments).
  • Avoid micro-aggressions (brief and commonplace verbal, behavioural and environmental indignities that communicate hostile, derogatory or negative slights and insults towards a project, person or group).
• Be responsible
  • What you say and do matters. Take responsibility for your words and actions, including their consequences, whether intended or otherwise.

The following actions are explicitly forbidden:

• Insulting, demeaning, hateful, or threatening remarks.
• Discrimination based on age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, sexuality, or similar personal characteristic.
• Bullying or systematic harassment.
• Unwelcome sexual advances.
• Incitement to any of these.

Where does the Code of Conduct apply?

If you participate in any of Ferrea community’s social activities, you are encouraged to follow the Code of Conduct while doing so.

Explicit enforcement of the Code of Conduct applies to the official mediums operated by the Persatuan Penduduk Ferrea Denai Alam:

• WhatsApp groups
• Telegram groups
• Email
• Online and physical meetings
• Any official events hosted by Persatuan Penduduk Ferrea Denai Alam