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 ## Follow the ground rules
 
-We all have a responsibility to ensure the community is a safe space for everyone and free from harassment. It is appropriate to have and express differing opinions, as long as they are expressed in a respectful manner.
+We all have a responsibility to ensure the community is open to everyone and free from harassment. It is appropriate to have and express differing opinions, as long as they are expressed in a respectful manner.
 
 When dealing with sensitive topics or during disagreements, written statements can often sound more aggressive than when we speak them out loud. Review your message before pressing send. Think about how it may appear to its recipients. Remember, each message goes to thousands of people. When in doubt, don’t send it out.
 
-Words matter. Choose words that create a safe, inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment. Take a look at the following resources on inclusive language for additional information.
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-- [Inclusive language guidelines](https://www.apa.org/about/apa/equity-diversity-inclusion/language-guidelines) - American Psychological Association
-- [Inclusive language](https://content-guide.18f.gov/our-style/inclusive-language/) - 18F Content Guide
-- [Preferred terms for select population groups and communities](https://www.cdc.gov/health-communication/php/toolkit/preferred-terms.html) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
 
 ### When participating in the community, community members must follow the ground rules for discussions
 
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 | Review your message before pressing send.                                                                                                                                           | Don’t use inappropriate language, images, or emojis. Don’t reply-all if your message may clutter other members’ inboxes.                                                                                                         |
 | Share your objective experiences with tools or techniques                                                                                                                           | Don't endorse products or services or appear to recommend them in your professional capacity.                                                                                                                                    |
 | Keep the conversation relevant and stay on point. Start a new thread if needed. Give others the time and space to participate.                                                      | Don’t dominate conversations. Don’t interrupt or talk over other people.                                                                                                                                                         |
-| Respect members’ real, lived experiences. Recognize that people face systemic discrimination in a multitude of ways.                                                                | Don’t belittle others to make your point.                                                                                                                                                                                        |
 | Take legal questions to your organizations’s lawyers.                                                                                                                               | Don’t seek legal advice from the community. Don’t take conversations or shared experiences as interpretations of federal laws and policies.                                                                                      |
-| Treat other people's identities and cultures with respect. Spell and say their name correctly and use their [pronouns](https://digital.gov/resources/an-introduction-to-pronouns/). | Don’t make derogatory comments on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, or appearance. |
 | Ensure the community is free from harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct.                                                                                    | Don’t harass anyone. This includes, but is not limited to, retaliating against anyone who files a complaint.                                                                                                                     |
 | Remember that everything you write on the mailing list is a federal record and subject to release under FOIA.                                                                       | Don’t assume your communications are private.                                                                                                                                                                                    |
 | Use <a href="https://www.plainlanguage.gov/" class="usa-link usa-link--external">plain language</a>.                                                                                | Don’t use confusing or overly technical language.                                                                                                                                                                                |