A code of conduct has been discussed on the Christine Chubbuck thread but nobody is going to see that unless they click on a very specific page out of a 40-page dialogue. I feel we ought to post these expectations in a separate, easy-to-find thread so that newcomers understand what's expected when dealing with NSFW/NSFL topics. It's not fair to enforce rules which some may be genuinely ignorant of.

The two that came up specifically are:

1. No contacting the bereaved survivors of NSFL content. Don't ask them to identify a picture or recording, don't ask them to share footage they probably don't even have, let them come to us or another outlet of their own volition if they even want to come forward at all. They deserve the right of privacy and empathy.

2. No links to NSFL content on the forums.

Besides these specific guidelines, we can add the general rule of "don't be a jerk to other forum members." We are here to discuss things, and any behavior which intentionally impedes this flow of ideas is not conducive to a good community. That means don't insult each other personally or troll or spam/brigade.

If there are to be any other rules set down in the future, they should arise from an organic need of the posters themselves. IE a new problem presents itself that requires a new guideline to rectify so that discussion may continue in a respectful, productive manner.