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We have not seen the code of conduct. We can't imagine what it will be like based on two or three adjectives from this article.

I moderate a small community. When we introduced new moderators, we had to formalise the unspoken rules that governed our moderation habits.

Now, we follow guidelines instead of intuition. Writing things down forced us to think about our behaviour, and to discuss the flaws in our unspoken rules. It makes our behaviour more consistent, especially towards content we personally don't like.

A code of conduct can be just that. A formal, consistent rulebook for a community.

>>nicbou+(OP)
A code of conduct that flexibly promotes civil interactions between community members is commendable. Framing civility in terms of the language of social justice activism is worrying. Attempts at inclusivity should not hand-out veto power. Safe spaces should not be exclusive platforms for the grievances of anyone who self-identifies as marginalized.

A code of conduct promoting civility should be sufficient.