THE XOP CODE
Argue all you want. Just don't get abusive.
HOW WE TALK HERE
You're your own person, with your own name.
Make your case. Don't attack. Don't tear people apart.
Pressure, threats, and humiliation are signs of weakness.
Don't turn a room into a pile-on.
The strongest admit when they're wrong.
Everything you say leaves a mark.
RED LINE
By entering a room, you accept the rules. Not knowing them is no excuse.
XOP is not the place for current politics or campaigning. Posts and messages about governments, political parties, elections, protests, geopolitics, and ongoing armed conflicts are not allowed, regardless of the author's position.
Content that may cause psychological, emotional, or physical harm is prohibited. So is content that violates Russian law, including extremist or terrorist propaganda; instructions for making weapons or explosives; promotion of violence, gambling, drugs, alcohol, or tobacco; glorification of suicide or self-harm; dangerous games or challenges; instructions for making or using illegal drugs; and dangerous medical misinformation.
Discrimination, nationalist or racist statements, profanity or disguised profanity, direct or indirect insults, abusive behavior, threats, extortion, cyberbullying, harassment, rumor-spreading, and the creation of hate groups are prohibited.
Do not disclose personal information about members, moderators, or administrators without their consent.
Scams, phishing, fake websites or stores, fraudulent giveaways, pyramid schemes, and the distribution of illegal software are forbidden.
Pornographic content, sexual exploitation, depictions of violence against or exploitation of minors, sexually explicit material without age restrictions, and attempts to involve minors in illegal activities are prohibited.
Defamation, baseless accusations, deliberate disinformation, fabricated stories that spread panic, manipulation of facts, and presenting conspiracy theories as verified knowledge are prohibited.
Flooding the chat, spam, advertising, and begging are prohibited.
STAY IN THE CONVERSATION
WHEN THE LINE IS CROSSED
Every situation is different. Prohibited content is hidden immediately. What happens next depends on the violation.
Warning.
Another warning.
Temporary or permanent access restriction.
The right to appeal the decision to the administration.
WHO ENFORCES THE RULES
They enforce the rules, make independent decisions, and work to keep conversations safe for everyone. A room is not the place to argue about moderation. Decisions can be appealed separately.
AT THE DOOR
Speak honestly. Don't pressure people. Listen closely.