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This page outlines the goals and member expectations in the [[DAO Governance Framework project|DGF project]]. This follows some of the [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Contributing_to_Wikipedia|principles]] established by Wikipedia. [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Ten_simple_rules_for_editing_Wikipedia#Rule_3._Be_bold,_but_not_reckless|Be bold, but not reckless.]] If you spot an error, correct it. If you can improve an article, please do so. It is important, however, to distinguish boldness from recklessness. Start off small. Begin by making minor modifications to existing articles before attempting a complete rewrite previous contributions. Many new editors feel intimidated about contributing at first, fearing they may make a mistake. Such reticence is understandable but unfounded. The worst that can happen is that your first edits are deemed not to be an improvement and they get reverted. If this does occur, treat it as a positive learning experience and ask the reverting editor for advice.  
This page outlines the goals and member expectations in the [[DAO Governance Framework project|DGF project]]. This follows some of the [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Contributing_to_Wikipedia|principles]] established by Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Ten_simple_rules_for_editing_Wikipedia#Rule_3._Be_bold,_but_not_reckless|Be bold, but not reckless.]]<ref>"If you spot an error, correct it. If you can improve an article, please do so. Many new editors feel intimidated about contributing at first, fearing they may make a mistake. Such reticence is understandable but unfounded. The worst that can happen is that your first edits are deemed not to be an improvement and they get reverted. If this does occur, treat it as a positive learning experience and ask the reverting editor for advice. It is important, however, to distinguish boldness from recklessness. Start off small. Begin by making minor modifications to existing articles before attempting a complete rewrite of previous contributions." Use the discussion pages to come to consensus with other contributors.</ref> 
 
=== Credit ===
Please sign in, so we can recognize and attempt to reward any surviving contributions to pages you edit. Pseudonymous identities are supported to protect members’ privacy. Trolling and graffiti with valuable criticism--comments which eventually result in platform improvement--will be rewarded. Doxing of any type will be punished with loss of REP. The proper way to police the community and encourage healthy communication is by filtering content. 


== Author style guide ==
== Author style guide ==
''Main page: [[Author style guide]]''
''Main page: [[Author style guide]]''
=== Credit ===
Please sign in, so we can recognize and attempt to reward any surviving contributions to pages you edit. Pseudonymous identities are supported to protect members’ privacy. Trolling and graffiti with valuable criticism which eventually results in platform improvement will be rewarded. Doxing of any type will be punished with loss of REP. The proper way to encourage healthy communication is by filtering content. 


== Governance Philosophy ==
== Governance Philosophy ==
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''Main page: [[DGF transcendental values|Transcendental values]]''
''Main page: [[DGF transcendental values|Transcendental values]]''


==Code==
==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Author style guide]]
*[[Author style guide]]
*[[Code formatting examples|Code Formatting]]
*[[Code formatting examples|Code Formatting]]
*[[DAO Governance Framework project|DGF project]]
*[[Governance Philosophy|Governance philosophy]]
*[[Guiding Principles|Guiding principles]]
*[[Guiding Principles|Guiding principles]]
**[[Guiding principles#Individual code of conduct guidelines|Individual code of conduct]]
**[[Guiding principles#Individual code of conduct guidelines|Individual code of conduct]]
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*[[Transcendental values|Transcendental Values]]
*[[Transcendental values|Transcendental Values]]
*[[Ethical Considerations|Ethical considerations]]
*[[Ethical Considerations|Ethical considerations]]
*[[Governance Philosophy|Governance philosophy]]
==Notes & References==
==Notes & References==

Revision as of 21:10, 13 April 2023

This page outlines the goals and member expectations in the DGF project. This follows some of the principles established by Wikipedia: Be bold, but not reckless.[1]

Credit

Please sign in, so we can recognize and attempt to reward any surviving contributions to pages you edit. Pseudonymous identities are supported to protect members’ privacy. Trolling and graffiti with valuable criticism--comments which eventually result in platform improvement--will be rewarded. Doxing of any type will be punished with loss of REP. The proper way to police the community and encourage healthy communication is by filtering content. 

Author style guide

Main page: Author style guide

Governance Philosophy

Main page: Governance Philosophy

Guiding principles

Main page: Guiding principles

Transcendental values

Main page: Transcendental values

See Also

Notes & References

  1. "If you spot an error, correct it. If you can improve an article, please do so. Many new editors feel intimidated about contributing at first, fearing they may make a mistake. Such reticence is understandable but unfounded. The worst that can happen is that your first edits are deemed not to be an improvement and they get reverted. If this does occur, treat it as a positive learning experience and ask the reverting editor for advice. It is important, however, to distinguish boldness from recklessness. Start off small. Begin by making minor modifications to existing articles before attempting a complete rewrite of previous contributions." Use the discussion pages to come to consensus with other contributors.