PapaBraus
Active Member
Ladies and gentlemen of the 405th, I request your audience.
Given the current geopolitical climate, I feel we need to have a short chat about expectations with the 405th and how we communicate with others.
We tend to be very open about our communications, and from what I've seen there are few topics that are untouchable as long as it is discussed with grace and civility. Some of us, myself included, sometimes need reminders.
In the past week I have seen jokes flying about in our discord server about Russia and Ukraine. I made a joke or two, not considering what I was doing. The chat was halted, we had a short discussion about it, and discussed how to move forward.
Russia invaded Ukraine last night. This was foreseeable for people paying attention to the news, but it doesn't dampen the impact of anyone who is living in that area. That said, I have a few things I would like you all to keep in mind.
1. Keep in mind that we are a global organization. Just because you aren't having a bad day, doesn't mean someone on the other side of the planet isn't.
2. Be courteous to your fellow humans. As humans, some of us can find humor in the darkest of places. Don't let that place be here. Don't scare someone off in the middle of their crisis for a little laugh.
3. I've said this before but I will say it again, be human. Always be human.
My heart is heavy for the people of Ukraine, and it genuinely hurts in this situation. Lets be respectful about it.
FANGS asked me to include this message: Please remember that it is one of the core community guidelines of the 405th that we do not discuss topics like politics, religion or social issues. Not only can they be very polarizing and lead to heated debates but they also just don't belong. This is our hobby and our place away from the realities of real life, as harsh as they can often be. Please be very mindful of that and keep your discussions, whether it be here or on one of our social media platforms, away from those topics.
Given the current geopolitical climate, I feel we need to have a short chat about expectations with the 405th and how we communicate with others.
We tend to be very open about our communications, and from what I've seen there are few topics that are untouchable as long as it is discussed with grace and civility. Some of us, myself included, sometimes need reminders.
In the past week I have seen jokes flying about in our discord server about Russia and Ukraine. I made a joke or two, not considering what I was doing. The chat was halted, we had a short discussion about it, and discussed how to move forward.
Russia invaded Ukraine last night. This was foreseeable for people paying attention to the news, but it doesn't dampen the impact of anyone who is living in that area. That said, I have a few things I would like you all to keep in mind.
1. Keep in mind that we are a global organization. Just because you aren't having a bad day, doesn't mean someone on the other side of the planet isn't.
2. Be courteous to your fellow humans. As humans, some of us can find humor in the darkest of places. Don't let that place be here. Don't scare someone off in the middle of their crisis for a little laugh.
3. I've said this before but I will say it again, be human. Always be human.
My heart is heavy for the people of Ukraine, and it genuinely hurts in this situation. Lets be respectful about it.
FANGS asked me to include this message: Please remember that it is one of the core community guidelines of the 405th that we do not discuss topics like politics, religion or social issues. Not only can they be very polarizing and lead to heated debates but they also just don't belong. This is our hobby and our place away from the realities of real life, as harsh as they can often be. Please be very mindful of that and keep your discussions, whether it be here or on one of our social media platforms, away from those topics.
