Code

March 12th

Code of Conduct

The Davis Voice can be more than preaching to the choir, but it will take many people participating and a common understanding of how we interact; an agreed upon code of conduct, if you will.

www.Cyberjournalist.net offers us a model. It’s an interesting read, but we’re in favor of something a little more concise. Our maternal/paternal instincts want to boil it all down to “be nice and play fair,” but the context probably calls for more. Here are a few suggestions to start off a discussion of what could be included:

Guiding Principles of the Davis Voice:

  • The Davis Voice encourages and supports a free press in all its forms: print, radio, television and cyber-based. The more the merrier.
  • The Davis Voice encourages contributions and comments from diverse perspectives on any topic of interest to the Davis community.
  • Contributions will be the poster’s original work, though they may be published in other venues.
  • Sharing information is encouraged. Please provide links and/or cite sources.
  • Sharing opinion is encouraged. Please label it as such.
  • Participants may use just one identity. Anonymous postings are not permitted, but a pseudonym may be used.
  • The Davis Voice encourages robust debate of ideas but will not condone personal attacks on individuals.

What are your thoughts? What’s missing? What could be better stated? Collectively, we can establish the rules for this sandbox.

Public discourse is the heart of democracy. We will not always agree, but informed and respectful debate about our differences builds personal understanding and strengthens our community.

Welcome. Be nice. Play fair. And let the dialogue begin.