{"id":30,"date":"2019-06-30T04:44:50","date_gmt":"2019-06-30T04:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/poshtx.com\/?page_id=30"},"modified":"2021-10-11T04:26:17","modified_gmt":"2021-10-11T04:26:17","slug":"bylaws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/poshtx.com\/index.php\/bylaws\/","title":{"rendered":"Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We work hard to make sure POSH is both a friendly and welcoming place to newcomers <em>and<\/em> a safe haven for existing members. We don&#8217;t tolerate bad behavior in our membership, especially when it comes to consent violations, but we always give a chance to those who want to learn from mistakes. We are all human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We&#8217;re aiming for&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>POSH strives to create a safe and supportive atmosphere for communities that are marginalized elsewhere. To that end, we emphasize creating a group that is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Consent Positive<\/li><li>SOGI Affirming<\/li><li>Intersectional<\/li><li>Anti-Racism<\/li><li>Anti-Patriarchy<\/li><li>Anti-Misogyny<\/li><li>Anti-Rape Culture<\/li><li>Anti-Ableism<\/li><li>Inclusive of neurodiversity<\/li><li>Trauma Informed<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">We respect, support, and believe victims (#metoo). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rules below apply to our Facebook group, but are a good description of what you can expect in all of our spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Read the rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We delete posts and mute for not reading the pins. We want to help you make a good impression. Reading and following the pinned community guidelines is going to help you do that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Check yourself before you wreck yourself.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t double down on drama. If offered a correction by an admin or moderator, it\u2019s time for you to take a break from the conversation. Violations may result in warning or removal. Don&#8217;t Dirty Delete!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. This is an intersectional, SOGI-affirming space.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are pro-feminism, anti-patriarchy, anti-racism, anti-misogyny, and anti-rape-culture. We side with victims when reporting harassment, assault, and consent violations. If you don&#8217;t know, google it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. We are a Consent-Positive space. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always ask first.We take consent very seriously here. Do not send unsolicited friend requests, messages, or objectifying compliments to anyone in the group if you haven&#8217;t asked for consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">To learn more about how we create a consent-positive space, read <a href=\"https:\/\/poshtx.com\/index.php\/2019\/06\/30\/building-a-consent-positive-community\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"59\">Building a Consent-Positive Community<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Type \u201cadmin\u201d in a comment to notify us of problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please report violations and bad behavior by tagging us in this way. If you receive a warning from an admin, it&#8217;ll be a gentle correction. Those who take responsibility for themselves are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Respect Everyone&#8217;s Privacy.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Being part of this group requires mutual trust. Authentic discussions make groups great, but may be sensitive and private. What&#8217;s shared in the group should stay in the group. Even the selfies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Don&#8217;t Out Your Friends.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not everyone is open about being &#8220;open&#8221; so please don&#8217;t refer to polyamory if someone asks &#8220;how did you meet Bob?&#8221; Through Facebook is a good answer. Others&#8217; relationship status is theirs to disclose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Don\u2019t Spam The Group.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>POSH is about community. To promote group-centered activity and stop spam, we delete posts that are about one person or aren&#8217;t about polyamory\/growing the group. We have set posts for intros, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Tag events with (location) at the title&#8217;s end.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a social community-building group, our goal is to meet for face-to-face events. 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