Community Guidelines
Third Pax is a space for open inquiry, critical analysis, and constructive discussion. These guidelines help maintain that environment.
Core Principles
Educational Purpose
Content is for exploration and understanding, not endorsement.
Neutral Ground
Present theories, facts, and critiques side-by-side.
Good Faith Inquiry
Engage genuinely with ideas, even ones you disagree with.
Think Critically
Question claims, verify sources, form your own conclusions.
Speculate Freely, Cite Sources
Share your theories, analysis, and "what ifs" openly. When making factual claims, provide sources where possible. Clearly distinguish between speculation and established facts.
Do
- +Present theories with supporting evidence
- +Link to primary sources when available
- +Acknowledge when something is speculation vs. fact
- +Build on others' ideas constructively
Don't
- −Present speculation as established fact
- −Make claims without any supporting reasoning
- −Dismiss others without engaging their arguments
Critique Ideas, Not People
Focus on analyzing policies, institutions, ideologies, and systems. Distinguish critique of actions or beliefs from attacks on ethnic, religious, or demographic groups.
Do
- +Analyze specific policies, decisions, and actions
- +Critique ideologies and power structures
- +Engage with the substance of arguments
- +Acknowledge complexity and nuance
Don't
- −Make ethnic generalizations
- −Attack individuals personally
- −Use slurs or dehumanizing language
- −Promote hatred against any group
Engage Constructively
This is a space for genuine inquiry and open discussion. Approach conversations with intellectual humility and a willingness to learn from different perspectives.
Do
- +Ask clarifying questions
- +Acknowledge valid points from others
- +Update your views when presented with good evidence
- +Explain your reasoning clearly
Don't
- −Derail conversations with off-topic content
- −Spam or post repetitive content
- −Engage in bad faith argumentation
- −Dismiss views without engaging them
Respect Community Standards
Help maintain a space where serious inquiry can happen. Report content that violates guidelines and help newcomers understand the community culture.
Do
- +Report rule violations to moderators
- +Help new members understand norms
- +Flag factual errors constructively
- +Contribute quality content
Don't
- −Post illegal content
- −Incite violence or harassment
- −Dox or share private information
- −Evade bans or moderation
Enforcement
Violations of these guidelines may result in content removal, warnings, or account restrictions depending on severity. Moderators aim to be fair and transparent, but decisions are final.
To report a violation or appeal a decision, contact thirdpax@proton.me