In Good Faith
We as staff, and as members have an obligation to act in good faith when it comes to issues, or topics that are brought up. This includes all current members, and the person in question in any situation. We as staff must be the stoics, for it is us that others look to for guidance. This means that we must temper ourselves for acting rashly, even when we have cause and reason to. Not to remove emotions or the like from our reasons, but to avoid others feeling that they are being pressured, or overpowered. It also means we act in compliance to the best of our abilities with our rules, policies, guidelines, but act in line with the spirit of them as well. We do what is morally and ethically correct not just for ourselves, but for others. Then we change to reflect that. When we make a decision on an issue, or spur action in another to act to do so, we must take into account what is allowed, and what is right. That we must act in good faith, and in the spirit of, over what we are permitted by the letter of what is written. To force us to ask the question; I can, but should I?
This drive to do what is right does permit issues that come up, may go against the rule; policies that are written, or the unwritten rules. A few things to keep in mind:
Anyone who makes the call to make a choice based on moral and/or ethical reasons (invoking in good faith) may NOT have any action taken against them.
The use of the in good faith will be reviewed by SA and Admin, viewable to all staff. If it is believed it is needed, by majority it may be pushed down to all staff to comment. a. This is meant to fulfill two obligations: i. As a learning experience for all staff ii. To ensure that the clause is being used properly b. In either case of a pushdown or turnover a majority vote is needed
To help in difficult situations, where one or a group is in a situation that is ambiguous. So that after the review policies may be rewritten so they can better reflect what we wish to accomplish.
While this clause may be used in the moment by an individual or a group, you should whenever possible to get more views/opinions on the issue regardless of position within the community. It is always better to not make a decision in a vacuum. This is in no way a means to avoid making decisions with the group you’re supposed to be making them with.
There may be in rare extreme circumstances, that decisions may need to be made on a time sensitive matter. In these cases direct temporary action is needed to control the situation. A temporary action is permitted (like a mute or kick and whitelist removal) to quarantine the person or issue until the matter can be properly looked at.
The honor system applies, for all to hold themselves accountable.
Any action to abuse this clause, to subvert, sidestep or the like is considered a violation of this clause.
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