Heteredox Effective Altruism Standards

First and foremost, it's a serious group for debating issues pertaining to improving the world. Heterodox or unpopular ideas are actively encouraged.
Our intellectual standards are higher than an average Facebook thread but not so high as to make it impossible to contribute to a discussion in a few spare moments on your phone.
- Speak plainly, avoiding sarcasm and mockery. When disagreeing with someone, state your objections explicitly.
- Be as precise and charitable as you can. Don't paraphrase unflatteringly.
- Don't imply that someone said something they did not say, even if you think it follows from what they said.
- Don't try to 'build ideological consensus' or enforce ideological conformity.
- Avoid villifying groups that you dislike; instead make a specific point and argue why it's bad.
- If you don't like heterodox ideas from the group as a whole, you can leave the group. There is no shame in this: not everything is suitable for everyone.
== Rhizomata ==
Heterodox Effective Altruism
Discourse