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* there's a great barrier to entry when formulating policy changes, hard for newcomers to engage, and newcomer considerations are consequently not included well | * there's a great barrier to entry when formulating policy changes, hard for newcomers to engage, and newcomer considerations are consequently not included well | ||
So I'm | I think it's important to make mistakes, they're often key steps in the long process of becoming familiar with our culture, and there's no need to shout at people for having screwed up once. Instead a perceived "transgression" should be an opportunity for a conversation; a chance to convert ("de-program") a newcomer. | ||
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So I'm thinking… | |||
* Maybe there should be a cost to rule hammer use: "don't moderate without explaining" | |||
* re newcomer representation for policy changes: | * re newcomer representation for policy changes: | ||
** we could consider proxies (people who frequently engage with newcomers and can empathise) | ** we could consider proxies (people who frequently engage with newcomers and can empathise) | ||
