An Agora is defined by its code of conduct; it is a contract that binds us within its confines. It is therefore of utmost importance for it to be well specified (explicit) and understandable by all.

(A [[contract]] is just a list of [[assertions]]: a thorough declaration of [[intents]]. This is one such list; it is chronically incomplete by its very nature. Please feel free to contribute corrections (we accept [[git]] [[prs]]!) -- or guidance in the form of feedback.)

• Be [[honest]]; be [[true]] to yourself.
• Try to be [[constructive]], [[kind]], [[rational]], and [[compassionate]].
  • When interacting with others, either directly or indirectly, please keep in mind and follow the [[principle of charity]].
  • When you disagree with someone, please prioritize mutual understanding over winning an argument.
• If you made a mistake, apologize.
  • If someone made a mistake but then apologized thoroughly and made [[amendments]] or [[reparations]], try to love them for that. Be mindful of the importance of [[forgiveness]].
• The members of an [[agora]] can propose changes to its [[contract]] by reaching out to its [[maintainers]] or directly sending a [[pr]].
• An [[agora]] can be forked at will and with no ill intent.
• Every member of an [[agora]] is of course free to follow their personal extension of any well defined set of values. If you have a personal [[public contract]], please submit it to the [[agora]] at your earliest convenience.

E pluribus unum; per aspera ad astra.

(See [[agora client]] or reach out to [[flancian]], [[vera]], [[bmann]], or any other of the member of the [[fedstoa]] if you'd like to get involved.)