"Rule 5: Do not discriminate.
Do not post or link to anything that is considered offensive to others with regard to the protected characteristics outlined in UK equality legislation: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. We encourage open conversation, but everyone has the right to share ideas without fear of hostility."
In support of "Rule 5: Do not discriminate" - please, everyone, work to hold the line (so that our community here may remain a safe space).
Discrimination may appear in many guises.
Some forms of discrimination may more subtle and insidious (proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with very harmful effects) than others.
I celebrate and embrace the diversity of our Autistic community.
I view "Rule 5" as a central tenet (main principle, or belief, that forms the foundation for a system of ideas, a belief system, or a movement) in supporting and maintaining that diversity of our community here (and in the real World too).
In volatile times; our news media channels, social media platforms and other forum places can become tough watches, not to mention points of engagement.
If you ever find you want to follow some news with the horror show elements toned down a bit; don't forget about the BBC CBBC NEWSROUND as an option:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround
www.bbc.co.uk/.../cp44v5q09dzo
An example of today's Newsround editorial themes:
"Nina has your Friday Newsround. Ricky visits a sewage works, we find out about a hunt for space rocks and there are surfing dogs, dinos and Marios in this week's Strange News.
- Everything you need to know about the World Athletics Championships
- Scientists solve mystery behind dancing spiders
- Quiz of the Week: Have you been following this week's news?
Similarly, although from time to time; we do all enjoy some verbal sparring / banter on our online community here - maybe, as World events are wont to periodically rush to form their next maelstrom (a situation, or state of confused movement, or violent turmoil); we too can play our small part: by buffering (just a little) - the wholesale import of "the news" and the potential erosion of diversity, equity and inclusion that may involve.
Wellbeing is a whole-of-society consideration.
Autistic community is richly and tolerantly diverse - long may it remain so.
How do these suggestions sound to you?
