[TW: A general Trigger Warning applies to this page and its links due to the nature of topics discussed. In particular the links about rape culture and trigger warnings.]
First things first: I am resolved to make this blog a safe space for every single person that may visit. Everyone is welcome — but not all comments will pass moderation. That is part of ensuring this blog is a safe space for all.
- No -isms. These include but are not limited to: ableism, sizeism, racism, sexism, heterosexism, cissexism, ageism, classism.
- There will be no playing of the Oppression Olympics.
- No flamewars or behaviour attempting to begin one.
- No disrespecting the blog owner or other commentors.
- No using another persons life experience as fodder for insult or against them.
- Rape apologia, rape jokes, rape metephors or anything else that encourages, contributes to or perpetuates Rape Culture will not be tolerated.
- No violent imagery and rhetoric.
- No Silencing Tactics
- No threats of any kind, against anyone.
- Assumptions of bad faith are not welcome.
- If you want to play devil’s advocate, treat the topics discussed on this blog like they are abstract and/or theoretical and engage in discussion based on that belief, go elsewhere.
- This ties in with “No -isms” but requires its own space: No privilege flaunting. In a similar vein, if you don’t think you have privilege or the thought of having privilege makes you defensive, you’re still at the 101 level.
The simple version of the above is this: Treat the people of this space how you’d want them to treat you. For example: If you don’t want to be called an asshole, don’t call someone else an asshole.
As a courtesy to all, and in the ongoing effort to make this a safe space, inclusive trigger warnings are required for comments. The format used should include the words ‘trigger warning’ or the letters ‘TW’. It should precede the actual comment and be inside brackets. If you are unsure what to warn for, do your best, make a note and if needed your comment will be edited accordingly.
A Polar View is not a 101 space. I am not an educator on demand and do not have the time to be. If there is a concept you don’t understand or you have questions, Google is my favourite search engine and I recommend it.
If you’re new to progressive feminist ideals and the kyriarchy, the F.A.Q. Roundup at Finally, A Feminism 101 Blog is a good starting place.
