Netiquette Charter for the island of Île Verte in Second Life
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Netiquette Charter for the island of Île Verte, property of The Associated Humans in Second Life.
Preamble
This document is a synthesis of the Netiquette written for Second Life and has been adapted for The Associated Humans by Natacha Quester-Semeon et Tatiana F. (discussion list, forums, blog) It is based essentially on the principles of the Netiquette Guidelines as well as from a Netiquette for forums by Dominique Dupagne and a Netiquette for blogs by Eric Delcroix.
We invite you to participate in its development by way of the blog nethique.info, the Wikinethique initiated by The Associated Humans and by by exhhibiting the Nethique button such that your property in Second Life makes reference to the Netiquette.
A list of blogs, sites, diggs and properties that have adopted the Netiquette.
Introduction to the island of Île Verte
Welcome Humans! You are on the island of Île Verte, property of The Associated Humans, a francophone NGO devoted to humanism, philosophy, science, culture, education, poetry, citizenship and technology. The association works towards fostering individual awareness and promotes humanist and ecological values through creative hands-on consciousness-raising.
The island is run by team collaborators who work for The Associated Humans on a volunteer basis. The island is open to group members at no cost. Visitors are welcome providing that the rules of civility and courtesy are respected as well as the local customs.
The island of Île Verte is a space for dialogue and sharing. Hosts and participants work together to create conviviality and to ensure that the Netiquette is respected.
The island is ethical, humanist and non-violent in nature. Weapons, sex and gambling are not allowed. There’s room enough elsewhere in Second Life for that.
Charter of Good Conduct for Second Life
- Fundamental principle: When speaking, what you say and how you say it, remember: courtesy and mutual respect are prerequisites for taking part in, and sustaining, meaningful dialogue. ‘ Behave towards others in the same way you would have them behave towards you.’
- The same rules that apply to real life apply here: One says Hello, Goodbye, etc, etc.
- Please refrain from writing in SMS language
- Do not use upper-case letters unless absolutely necessary. THESE CONVEY THE IMPRESSION THAT YOU ARE SHOUTING and lessen your chances of eliciting a response.
- The use of emoticons in Second Life is sometimes advised against. If you need to, use them sparingly to express your state of mind. ☺ is an example of an emoticon/smiley. Do not assume they can be used to excuse inappropriate speech or as a means of watering down insulting language.
- When speaking, keep in mind you are communicating with people from all over the world. Think before using slang and regional expressions.
- Careful reflection is a necessary ingredient for meaningful communication
- Neither advertising nor vending is accepted on the island
- Writing, more so than speaking, can be a source of misunderstanding and incomprehension. If a particular topic or discussion riles you, get some sleep (or drink a coffee) before responding aggressively or in an overly emotional manner. On-line communication tends to amplify conflict and tensions can increase because of the physical absence of the person you are conversing with.
- Offensive and aggressive language will not be tolerated on the island of Île Verte. Please abstain from engaging in any form of personal attack.
- Comments of a racist, anti-Semite, pornographic, revisionist or sexist nature will not be accepted, nor will reference to any subject forbidden by law or contrary to humanist values.
- Think about verifying the source of the information you are transmitting in order to avoid rumor and disinformation.
- The following will not be accepted: Insults, harassment, serious affirmations concerning people or organizations that have not been proved or that are notoriously in exact, personal attacks, accusations lacking any proof, the deformation of fact, lies, any attempts at arousing extremist or excessively partisan discussions, propagandizing (direct or indirect), and all forms of proselytizing and dogmatism.
- Learn how to participate and share. Community and individual participation enriches life on the island of Île Verte.
- Do not blame the administrators of the island for the behavior of the participants.
- Do not blame the administrators of the island if they do not answer all your questions, nothing obliges them to do so.
- Beware of trolls. A troll is an individual who persists in initiating discussions that stir up anger or (voluntarily) ill-feeling in order to set people against each other. A troll can also be a polluter. In the event of a troll’s attack, measure will be taken by the administrators of the island against all forms of abuse.
- To our Francophile friends: Don’t worry if your French is not perfect. You are welcome here among us.
- Appropriate dress is required on this island. Nudity of any kind will lead to immediate expulsion.
- In the case of any offence of a serious nature, measures will be taken by the administrators of the island.
Linden Lab’s Six Commandments
Behavioral Guidelines You'll find more good advice on how to make the most of life in Second Life by reading the following note by Jeff Kelley availabe for consultation in Second Life's welcome area. The Community Standars in Second Life are simple and few. They can be summed up in six behaviors, called The "Big Six" that will result in suspension or, with repeated violations, expulsion from the Second Life Community. All Second Life Community Standards apply to all areas of Second Life, the Second Life Forums, and the Second Life Website.
1. Tolerance
Combating intolerance is a cornerstone of Second Life's Community Standards. Actions that marginalize, belittle, or defame individuals or groups inhibit the satisfying exchange of ideas and diminish the Second Life community as whole. The use of derogatory or demeaning language or images in reference to another Resident's race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation is never allowed in Second Life.
2. Harassment
Given the myriad capabilities of Second Life, harassment can take many forms. Communicating or behaving in a manner that is offensively coarse, intimidating or threatening, constitutes unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors, or is otherwise likely to cause annoyance or alarm is Harassment.
3. Assault
Most areas in Second Life are identified as Safe. Assault in Second Life means: shooting, pushing, or shoving another Resident in a Safe Area (see Global Standards below); creating or using scripted objects which singularly or persistently target another Resident in a manner which prevents their enjoyment of Second Life.
4. Disclosure
Residents are entitled to a reasonable level of privacy with regard to their Second Lives. Sharing personal information about a fellow Resident --including gender, religion, age, marital status, race, sexual preference, and real-world location beyond what is provided by the Resident in the First Life page of their Resident profile is a violation of that Resident's privacy. Remotely monitoring conversations, posting conversation logs, or sharing conversation logs without consent are all prohibited in Second Life and on the Second Life Forums.
5. Indecency
Second Life is an adult community, but Mature material is not necessarily appropriate in all areas (see Global Standards below). Content, communication, or behavior which involves intense language or expletives, nudity or sexual content, the depiction of sex or violence, or anything else broadly offensive must be contained within private land in areas rated Mature (M). Names of Residents, objects, places and groups are broadly viewable in Second Life directories and on the Second Life website, and must adhere to PG guidelines.
6. Disturbing the Peace
Every Resident has a right to live their Second Life. Disrupting scheduled events, repeated transmission of undesired advertising content, the use of repetitive sounds, following or self-spawning items, or other objects that intentionally slow server performance or inhibit another Resident's ability to enjoy Second Life are examples of Disturbing the Peace.
