Forum Policy

Introduction

The forum is a platform where both general discussion and technical development can occur. The general discussion is moderated, and includes both Introductions and General Discussion on all topics - questions about the projects.

To increase the quality of discussion - we recommend that participants:

• Read the Crash Course and FAQs
• Technical contributors (both organizational and technological) read OSE Specifications
• Technical discussion is the next level of forum discussion. For Technical Discussion, people are required to fill in the Team Culturing prior to starting their contributions.
• Read the Forum Discussion Standards below.

Moving Forward

Issues to address:

• Who is general moderator team?
  • Elifarley - admin, permissions, logins
• Clarity on zero spam tolerance in technical development, no personal attacks, adhering to absolute creative approach

Content

Desirable Forums list:

• General Discussion. Includes general discussion and introductions.
  • Moderator?
• Web Development - all discussion on internet infrastructure.
  • Who will moderate?
• Open Source Flexible Fabrication

Forum Discussion Standards

Intention

The purpose of the OSE Forums is to promote the Current Scope of the project. The general culture of the forums is:

• Adherence to Core Values of OSE
• An 'absolute creative approach' with respect to finding creative solutions as opposed to dwelling on negatives. Read this Essay on Creative Problem-Solving for an in-depth discussion on this important topic.
• We have a zero tolerance policy for personal attacks, trolling, or other disrespectful behavior. THerefore, we will moderate such behavior actively, and eggregious behavior will result in immediate ban from the forum. Violators will have an option to make amends.