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ForYouPage.Org (FYP) Code of Conduct

Preamble

ForYouPage.Org is a youth-led community dedicated to empowering our generation to be fiercely authentic and to drive positive social change. This Code of Conduct reflects our commitment to agency, compassion, authenticity, togetherness, and humor while fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.

Core Principles

1. Embrace Authenticity: Be fiercely yourself and respect others' authenticity.
2. Practice Compassion: Treat all individuals with kindness and respect, regardless of background or beliefs.
3. Foster Agency: Empower yourself and others to take action and make a difference.
4. Promote Transparency: Engage in open, honest communication and critical thinking.
5. Cultivate Togetherness: Build a supportive community where no one feels alone.
6. Embrace Humor: Use humor constructively to build connections and ease tensions.
7. Prioritize Grassroots Focus: Amplify underserved and marginalized youth voices.
8. Encourage Risk-Taking: Support bold actions and fearless outreach to drive change.
9. Practice Self-Care: Prioritize personal well-being as a foundation for effective advocacy.

Prohibited Behaviors

1. Anti-authenticity (Discrimination or Hate Speech): Any form of bigotry, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or other prejudiced attacks.
2. Harassment or Bullying: Persistent, unwelcome behavior that creates a hostile environment for others.
3. Personal Attacks: Ad hominem attacks or insults directed at individuals rather than ideas. Doxing: Sharing or threatening to share private or personal information about others without consent.
4. Trolling or Intentional Disruption: Deliberately provocative or off-topic comments designed to derail discussions.
5. Spamming: Excessive self-promotion or irrelevant, repeated postings.
6. Impersonation: Pretending to be someone else or creating multiple accounts.
7. Explicit Content: Sharing sexually explicit or violent content without appropriate context or warnings.
8. Illegal Activities: Promoting or facilitating any unlawful activities.
9. Unauthorized Advertising: Commercial promotions unrelated to FYP's mission.

Examples of Unwanted Behavior

1. Making derogatory comments about someone's race, gender, sexuality, or ability.
2. Repeatedly messaging someone who has asked to be left alone.
3. Posting someone's home address or other private information.
4. Intentionally misgendering a transgender person.
5. Creating multiple accounts to manipulate discussions or voting.
6. Posting the same comment across multiple threads to gain attention.
7. Using sarcasm or patronizing language to belittle others' contributions.
8. Sharing graphic images without appropriate content warnings.
9. Encouraging others to break laws or engage in harmful activities.
10. Derailing discussions about youth advocacy to promote unrelated personal projects.

Enforcement

1. Report violations to moderators email connor@foryoupage.org.
2. Moderators will review reports promptly and take appropriate action.
3. Consequences may include content removal, account suspension, or banning.
4. Appeals can be made to the FYP Operation Team.

Conflict Resolution

1. Approach conflicts with an open mind and a willingness to understand different perspectives.
2. Use non-violent communication techniques to express concerns and needs.
3. If unable to resolve conflicts directly, seek assistance from FYP moderators or staff.

Commitment to Growth

We recognize that everyone makes mistakes. Our goal is to help community members learn and grow. Minor first-time violations will typically result in warnings and education rather than immediate harsh penalties. By participating in the FYP community and wiki, you agree to uphold these principles and contribute to a positive, inclusive environment that empowers youth to change the world through authenticity and compassion. This Code of Conduct is a living document and may evolve with our community. We welcome your input to ensure it continues to serve FYP's mission and values. Together, let's create a space where youth can be fierce, authentic, and impactful.

Home

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Start the wiki from here: Books

Welcome to the Wiki.ForYouPage.Org: your source for youth advocacy on the web.

Get Involved

If you want to help contribute to ForYouPage Wiki, then you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to learn how. 

You have just taken your first step toward getting involved. Before you get started, we ask that you please observe the ForYouPage.org and FYP Code of Conduct. It’s not very long and it will help you get started.

Once that’s done, check out the step-by-step instruction on how to use the wiki. 

Teams

The Teams page showcases the diverse and passionate individuals, their works, and their stories. 

You can find information about who we are, what we do, and how to contact us. Using these pages, teammates are able to communicate and coordinate projects.

Governance and Membership

We strive to be decentralized but we believe basic rules are still needed. Like most communities, we have our rules and governing body.

Anyone can join and participate in most, if not all, of our Teams and Projects. But if you want an “@foryoupage.org” e-mail address, it has to be earned. Find out how in our Membership documentation.

Term of Service

Privacy Policy

To Do

Community Involvement

Creating and strengthening communities is at the heart of everything we do. Living is a collaborative effort, and interpersonal connection is key in building and maintaining a healthy mental environment. We currently (as of July 2023) facilitate one community group in Blacksburg, VA. However, if you're looking to form your own group, either on your own or with our help, then you're in the right place. If you're looking to join something that's already established, we also compile lists of preexisting community groups (clubs, coalitions, etc.) for cities and towns across the globe. 

 

 

 

 

More coming soon...

Wiki To-Dos

Case Study

Check out our case study book here.

We do "case studies" on various organizations, groups, and social media accounts in an effort to better understand the environment that operate in as an NGO, and to better understand the digital environment that we exist within. We examine other organizations that are pursuing similar goals, and social media accounts that we aim to emulate in terms of engagement and content. If you'd like to help with this process, all you have to do is make an account to start creating and editing pages. 

What we need help with:

• Improving information density on existing pages: if you see a page missing information that you would consider helpful, feel free to add that information
• Citation: much of the information in the "Case Study" book is directly from that organization's website/social media, but (especially for larger/more influential groups) there might be information that isn't directly on the website that you'd like to add. If so, please cite your source as needed with a [1] superscript and a citation at the bottom of the page.
• Performing case studies: for us, these case studies are about learning from what other groups do, but for you, we'd like these pages to be resource hubs. If you have a resource that you think people should know about, whether it's focused on mental health, climate change, or any of the other thousands of issues that people might face in their day-to-day life, please create a page for it! We have templates available for exactly that purpose.
• Page standardization: Many of the pages currently (as of July 2023) existing have non-standard layouts, as well as some less-than-ideal grammar from our members whose first language isn't English. We could use some help getting these pages up to speed.
• Page tags: Each page should have tags associated with it that denotes the organization's location, issues they address, and whether they are an NGO. Keep an eye out for missing tags.

Grassroot OnBoard

If you're new to our organization, then here are a few things you can do to get started:
- familiarize yourself with the wiki. Check out our resources, the different pages people have added, and see if we're missing something that you think should be included.
- If you decide you'd like to contribute, go ahead and make an account in the top right corner.
- Creating/editing a page is simple and takes just a few minutes. Please don't delete things that other people have added, and be reasonable with your contributions.

Part 1 Introduce What ForYouPage do (5min brief)

1. introduce core philosophy
   1. tackle mental health by mobilizing grassroots advocacy
      
2. introduce our working model (pyramid)
3. our Impact
4. Do you have any questions
5. 

Part 2 Listen

listen to what they do and what they need

understand their mission 

their events type

their engagement level

their current and future plans

Part 3 How to build that center

talk about to get them involved

• Set up Weekly or Bi Weekly Meeting*
• Set up Wiki Page*
  • organizing mental health related local resources
    
  • organizing a list of interested clubs/community groups/school program*
• Set up community meetings
• build discord hub
• talking to school programming and find projects

Non-Violent Communication

Non-Violent Communication (NVC) is a framework developed by Marshall Rosenberg that emphasizes compassionate and effective communication. It aims to foster understanding, connection, and cooperation by focusing on four key components: observations, feelings, needs, and requests. At FYP, We believe that all people are fundamentally kind and that compassion is the element that truly bonds people together and the bridge that can help us overcome differences in interests, beliefs, identities, and groups.

1. Observations without judgment
   • Describe what you observe without attaching judgment or blame.
   • Example: Instead of saying, "You're always late," try, "I noticed that you arrived 15 minutes after the agreed-upon time."
2. Expressing feelings
   • Identify and express your emotions without criticizing or holding others responsible for them.
   • Example: "When you arrived late, I felt frustrated and concerned about the impact on our project timeline."
3. Identifying needs
   • Recognize the underlying needs that drive your feelings and those of others.
   • Example: "I need reassurance that our project will be completed on time and that everyone's contributions are valued."
4. Making clear, specific requests
   • Ask for concrete actions that can help meet your needs, without demanding or threatening.
   • Example: "In the future, could you please let me know if you're running late or need assistance with your tasks?"

Practicing NVC within the FYP community:

1. When providing feedback to fellow committee members or event participants, focus on specific observations and the impact of their actions, rather than making judgments about their character.
2. If tensions arise during event planning or discussions, take a moment to check in with your own feelings and needs, and encourage others to do the same. This can help create a space for more understanding and collaboration.
3. When making decisions as a group, ensure that everyone has an opportunity to express their needs and perspectives. Seek solutions that take everyone's needs into account, rather than resorting to majority rule or top-down decision-making.
4. If you find yourself in disagreement with someone, try to identify the underlying needs behind their perspective. By showing empathy and understanding, you can often find common ground and work towards mutually satisfying outcomes.
5. When communicating with event partners, sponsors, or external stakeholders, use NVC principles to build trust and foster long-term relationships. Focus on shared goals and how you can support each other's needs, rather than making demands or engaging in power struggles.