The notion of a 'ladder' is that each time we take an action (ban, warning) the individual is made aware of future consequence. That's not to say that someone cannot jump right to a permanent ban, or that we can't jump 'two' steps in the ladder. Rather, it's a way of communicating escalation.
Level 0: No Action
Recommendations do not indicate violation of Community Participation Guidelines(CPG).
Level 1: Simple Warning Issued
A private, written warning from project leadership, with clarity of violation, consequences of continued behavior.
Level 2: Warning
A private, written warning from project leadership, with clarity of violation, consequences of continued behavior. Additionally: Evaluation (possible revoke) of NDA access. Communication of next-level consequence of behaviors are repeated (according to this ladder).
Level 3: Warning + Mandatory Cooling Off Period (Tool Access Retained)
A private warning from project leadership, with clarity of violation, consequences of continued behavior. Additionally:
Request to avoid interaction on community messaging platforms (public forums, commenting on bugs).Requirement, they not interaction with others in the report, or those who they suspect are involved in the report.This includes avoiding any interactions in any Knotters channels, spaces/offices, as well as external channels like social media (Twitter, Facebook). For example, 'following/liking/retweeting' would be considered a violation of these terms, and consequence would escalate according to his ladder.Mandatory Cooling off Period. (Tools are not revoked)Mandatory CPG onboarding process.Level 4: Warning + Mandatory Cooling Off Period (Tool Access Revoked)
A private warning from project leadership, with clarity of violation, consequences of continued behavior. Additionally:
Required to avoid interaction on community messaging platforms (public forums, commenting on bugs) .This includes avoiding any interactions in any Knotters channels, spaces/offices, as well as external channels like social media (Twitter, Facebook). For example, 'following/liking/retweeting' would be considered a violation of these terms, and consequence would escalate according to his ladder.This includes in-person events and spaces.Suggestions for ‘out of office’ type of message on platforms, to reduce curiosity, or suspicion among those not involved.Mandatory CPG onboarding process.Level 5: Extended Ban (Tool access revoked)
Private communication of ban from project leadership, with clarity of violation, consequences of continued behavior. Additionally:
2-4 months-imposed break.All accounts deactivated, or blocked during this time.Required to avoid interaction on community messaging platforms (public forums, commenting on bugs) .This includes avoiding any interactions in any Knotters channels, spaces/offices, as well as external channels like social media (Twitter, Facebook). For example, 'following/liking/retweeting' would be considered a violation of these terms, and consequence would escalate according to his ladder.All community leadership roles suspended. (onboarding/reapplication required outside of this processs)No attendance at Knotters events during ban period.Not allowed to enter Knotters Spaces during ban period.Knotters NDA revoked during ban period.Permission to use the Knotters Trademark is revoked during this ban period.Mandatory CPG onboarding process.Level 6: Knotters, Specified Area(s) Ban
Private communication of ban from project leadership, with clarity of violation, consequences of continued behavior. Additionally:
Permanent ban in specified areas of the project.Required to avoid interaction on community messaging platforms (public forums, commenting on bugs) .This includes avoiding any interactions in any Knotters channels, spaces/offices, as well as external channels like social media (Twitter, Facebook). For example, 'following/liking/retweeting' would be considered a violation of these terms, and consequence would escalate according to his ladder.Specified accounts deactivated permanently.No attendance at Knotters spaces, or events, or events where people involved (in any capacity) are in attendance.Knotters NDA revoked permanently.Permission to use the Knotters Trademark is revoked.All community leadership roles permanently suspended.Level 7: All Knotters, All Areas Permanent Ban
Private communication of ban from project leadership, with clarity of violation, consequences of continued behavior. Additionally:
Required to avoid interaction on community messaging platforms (public forums, commenting on bugs) .This includes avoiding any interactions in any Knotters channels, spaces/offices, as well as external channels like social media (Twitter, Facebook). For example, 'following/liking/retweeting' would be considered a violation of these terms, and consequence would escalate (including legal).All accounts deactivated permanently.No attendance at Knotters events going forward.Knotters NDA revoked permanently.Not allowed to enter Knotters Spaces permanently.All community leadership roles permanently suspended.Permission to use the Knotters Trademark is revoked.If you have any questions or concerns regarding this, please send us a detailed message at contact@knotters.org. We will make every effort to resolve your concerns.
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