Respectful inquiry and responsible participation
03Community Guidelines
How disagreement, learning, teaching, correction, and community life can remain rigorous, plural, and safe.
The principle
Disagreement is welcome. Dehumanization, intimidation, and manipulation are not.
What the policy covers
Commitments people can understand and use.
- 01
Respect persons and traditions
Engage without harassment, contempt, caste or communal abuse, threats, or targeted humiliation.
- 02
Name the perspective
Distinguish sampradāya, darśana, source, scholarship, personal experience, and opinion.
- 03
Correct with care
Offer evidence and reasoning without weaponizing mistakes or overwhelming good-faith participation.
- 04
Protect vulnerable participants
Apply stronger safeguards for children, teens, private groups, sensitive practices, and personal disclosures.
- 05
Report and appeal
Provide understandable reporting, moderation, explanation, and review processes.
Working policy architecture