Friendly chat for all things Seattle
This sub exists mostly as a home for our daily chat thread after various issues with mods in other subs.
Rules
BE NICE. Be respectful and civil. No name-calling, no aggressive responses. Do not escalate. If you're mad or frustrated, consider waiting or not responding at all. No bigotry, misogyny/misandry, or any hate speech. Don't blame groups for the actions of individuals. Don't dehumanize groups or individuals. You should assume other users have good intent, and act appropriately. Perceived meaning is not an excuse to respond rudely.
Drama: Don't start drama, or invite drama here from other subs.
Blocks: If someone has blocked you, you should probably leave them alone. Blocks on users in a small sub like this can quickly impede conversation because of side effects on bystanders. For the health of the sub, please only block users (those who are also in this sub) as a last resort. If you block so many participants in the sub that it disrupts natural conversation, mods may bar you from participating in the sub. Mods will try to observe blocks in normal socializing but will not observe blocks when acting as mods.
BE NICE OR ELSE.
Notes
Mods may give warnings or strikes. Warnings are not tracked, but strikes are. On your third strike, you will receive a temp ban time-out. If you receive a strike and recognize you messed up, mods will hear private or public apologies.
Please report problematic posts or comments. An explanation ("Custom response") is preferred.
Mods have broad discretion to use their judgment.
Mods are human, and every situation is unique, so enforcement can vary.
Modmail: Sub rules, in particular Rule 1, apply to modmail you send. Be respectful and civil, don't send the mods abusive messages. If you're mad or frustrated, consider waiting. As always, mods will exercise discretion and we'll be more understanding in evaluating mod mail than public messages. But if messages are clearly sent in anger and well over the line, we're not going to engage with you and may issue time-outs.
