Hello users of Hexbear, there have been many changes and some drama the past few months.
The recent changes we've been making have been an attempt to create a more safe and welcoming environment for many demographics that have been overlooked in the past.
For any of our comrades that have been unintentionally hurt in this process, we apologise and hope to find a solution that accommodates as many people as possible while still meeting the needs of the marginalised groups who need a space like this the most.
The intent of this post is to provide a space for all users to air grievances with regard to the site. As well as provide suggestions for specific things that could be changed to address your grievance. Comments insulting the mod team or those without a specific means to address your problem may be removed. No commenter will be sitebanned, unless it clearly breaks the code of conduct.
I really think the problems with the past couple of drama waves can be boiled down to "don't govern the site by surprise." Please, just TALK to us before you make big, sweeping changes.
I agree and slowing down has been a common theme when we have reflected on what went wrong, in addition to improving communication
Even though everything is arguably recorded here, is anybody taking minutes?
Is you taking notes on a criminal fucking conspiracy?
Fail to plan, plan to fail.
please give reminders every sixty seconds
yes on specific things that can be improved, i'm not writing down every post/comment
Pretty much this. The last big old blow up of shit was over doing changes without consulting the community first. Easy to fix.
I advocate for a grace period in regards to new site rules, where there is a week introduction period where we don't fully enforce the new rules until that week is up, and just politely remind people during said time when we see the behavior crop up.