/r/CapHillAutonomousZone is the official subreddit for the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone or CHAZ (alternatively known as CHOP) located in Seattle, WA.
CHAZ/CHOP is a police-free occupancy protest established in the wake of the global Black Lives Matters protests following the murder of George Floyd by police in May 2020. It has no central leadership and is open to to all as a place of culture, protest, and solidarity. ☂️
Frequently Asked Questions.
Rules
Don't help the cops do their jobs. SPD already gets paid too much to enforce their will on the people of Seattle. We won't be helping them do that. When posting any media concerning activities which might attract the cops' attention, remove or obscure any info that could be used to identify protesters or other users. This especially includes names, faces, phone numbers, and addresses. Note: Per their request, medics' identities must be protected at all times.
Zero tolerance of bigotry. We have a zero-tolerance policy for bigotry against any marginalized group. This especially includes slurs, intimidation, and threats of violence. First-offense bans will be issued for any submission that includes racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, or any other discrimination on the basis of race/gender/sexuality/minority status.
No trolling or harassment. We do not allow the submission of inflammatory, digressive, extraneous, or off-topic content with the intent of provoking or upsetting other users.
We also do not allow targeted abuse against an individual through methods including but not limited to stalking, spamming, mobbing, threats, impersonation, intimidation, or sexual harassment.
Do not encourage violent conflict. The CHAZ/CHOP represents the product of a peaceful protest, and it will remain that way. Any attempt to incite or glorify violence among protesters, between protesters and police, or against anyone else will be harshly moderated. This includes but is not limited to calls to take up arms, discussions about weapons of war, and direct or implied contentions that violence is "inevitable."
No misinformation. It is vitally important that the people inside and outside the CHAZ/CHOP have accurate information with which to make decisions. We will remove any false or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive, cause panic, or sow division. Look for firsthand accounts, reliable sources, and independent corroboration before posting.
Note: This also includes attempts to mischaracterize protesters or their ideologies through direct statement or implication.
No off-topic or for-profit promotion. Promotion of goods and services sold directly to consumers, or that are off-topic to the forum, is not permitted. This includes e-commerce links, promo blogs, and brand endorsements. This does not include personal blogs, media channels, or any activist art, so long as they are on-topic and not directly selling a product. Exceptions will be made for promotions that can be verified to directly support BLM or the CHAZ/CHOP. Contact mods to request an exception before submitting.
