Playing Nice: Guidelines for Engagement

GAME ON

Be committed to the*gameHERs mission.

the*gameHERs’ mission is to advance the role, voice, image, and power of all the*gameHERs in the gaming world. In order to accomplish this, we must all be respectful of one another. We don't promote or tolerate any form of cruelty, and we're 100% bully-free.

Be a bad ass, not an ass.

the*gameHERs is filled with women, femme-identifying gamers and non-binary gamers from all walks of life; it's part of our charm! Our community is comprised of people from various ethnicities, sexual orientation, gender identity/fluidity, citizenship status, socioeconomic status, physical ability, and geographic location. Be aware of these dynamics in your exchanges with others in the community. It's never okay to poke fun at someone for the way they speak, what they wear, or anything outside the game. the*gameHERs is all about empowerment and reminding everyone that badasses come in all forms. Work hard not to be an ass.

Be you. be patient. be kind

We created this awesome space so you could bring your full, authentic self to the*gameHERs community. You are also human and might be misinterpreted despite your best intentions & efforts. If so, just clarify. If you offend someone, just apologize. It’s that easy. We promise.

GAME OVER

The Things We WON'T Tolerate

Harassment

Don't harass people. We will not tolerate it. Any form of verbal, physical, psychological, or sexual harassment will not be tolerated. We also ban insults based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other characteristics.

Verbal Harassment: This includes, but is not limited to, excessive profanity, outright name-calling, misogyny, and verbal threats/insults directed towards an individual. The following are considered inappropriate and may be regarded as Sexual Harassment:

  • Teasing/jokes, innuendo, photos/images, gestures of a sexual/unwanted nature.

  • Touching or grabbing of a sexual nature.

  • Repeatedly standing too close to or brushing up against a person.

  • Giving gifts of a sexual/unwanted nature.

Physical Harassment: Physical contact in an unwanted way toward another individual.

Psychological Harassment: Unwarranted hostile behavior, threats, or intimidation towards another individual.

Physical Violence

NO. Every person deserves to be physically safe. the*gameHERs will act to ensure that all individuals are. Any act of aggression, physical assault, or threatening behavior that occurs against a person is considered physical violence and will not be tolerated.

Trolling

According to Wikipedia "a troll is a person who starts quarrels or upsets people on the Internet to distract and sow discord by posting inflammatory and digressive, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community (such as a newsgroup, forum, chat room, or blog) with the intent of provoking readers into displaying emotional responses and normalizing tangential discussion, whether for the troll's amusement or a specific gain." Don't be this person. We will not tolerate it.