I had to get advice from chatgpt because as an autistic person, I struggle to understand implicit social rules. I can often see when problems exist but I don't fully understand what the rules are and why people are reacting. so this was rather helpful for me. I think what it gave me does seem to point towards some issues that have occurred over on discord. My hope is, if I can get feedback on this here, we can ensure the forums grow and flourish.

Social Disruption & Community Impact Rule (Draft)

Intent:
To protect the community from ongoing social harm, even when no individual action is malicious or rule-breaking on its own.

Rule:
A member may be moderated if their repeated behavior causes ongoing disruption, distress, or conflict within the community, even if:

they are not acting with malicious intent

they are not trolling

each individual action appears rule-compliant in isolation

Examples include (but are not limited to):

repeatedly ignoring or dismissing social feedback from moderators or members

consistently derailing discussions despite guidance

causing recurring frustration, arguments, or emotional escalation

continuing patterns of behavior that negatively affect group cohesion

Key principle:
Moderation is based on impact, not intent.
Unintentional harm is still harm.

Process:

Moderators will address concerns privately and clearly, with concrete examples.

Expectations for change will be stated explicitly.

If disruptive patterns continue, moderators may restrict or remove the member to protect the community.

Important note:
This rule is not a moral judgment.
It exists to maintain a healthy environment, not to label anyone as a bad actor.