By Dimensional Playgrounds on Simulacra.io

Values Statement:

(HUMILITY)

Change and transition is an inevitable part of existence, especially within communities like our own. This means that we are all constantly having to (un)learn about the changing world. For that reason,  we strive to be in right relationship with one another, respecting each other’s learning journey, while acknowledging and addressing privilege and power we may hold over one another (whether it’s social economic class, education level, sexual/gender orientation, ethnic identity, etc). We believe that everyone's individual perspectives are valuable, and we recognize that our diverse lived experiences are what make those insights important.

(HONESTY & INTEGRITY)

We understand the queer/trans and Southeast Asian experience is different for everyone, and that not all experiences are visible or safe. Generalizing our experiences can be harmful and further erase our identities,  so we speak only on and from our own experiences. True learning comes from active listening, building non-transactional relationships with one another and honoring consent. This means we acknowledge that learning about and from each other does not mean demanding labor. We hold gratitude for any knowledge that individuals are willing to share, and we respect others’ choices not to share.

(ACCOUNTABILITY)

We value everyone’s opinions in this space, but do not tolerate bigotry. We understand that bigotry is not the same as opinion - opinions are not violent towards individual(s)/groups of people and do not call into question their basic human rights. We believe in creating genuine connections and community by acknowledging that we each belong to multiple communities, and that our experiences with white supremacy and cis-hetero patriarchy are interconnected. Depending on the groups that we belong to, we may encounter these experiences at varying degrees, and therefore each have a different understanding of oppression. Through this understanding, we acknowledge that we are ourselves capable of perpetuating lateral oppression, and know that it isn’t always possible to create or maintain a safe space for everybody, but are deeply committed to accountability, and the process of repair, learning, & change, as well as centering the most vulnerable/marginalized in our space.

Community Agreements:

By participating in this event, we agree to hold ourselves accountable for any harm caused regardless of our intentions. Please review the following group agreements crafted by the LNQ team to help us build and maintain an affinity space, as well as to hold each of us accountable to one another. If any of the community guidelines listed below are violated, we encourage active listening to those we have harmed, self-reflection, and learning from the experience. Any individuals who continue to cause harm will be asked to leave the space and/or will be banned. 

Humility

• • Honor & hold one another in our multitudes 

  • Listen to understand rather than to respond

  • Make Space, Take Space

    • Be mindful of both not speaking enough and monopolizing the conversation; challenge yourself to share or to give others the opportunity to share

Honesty & Integrity 

• • Share your truth responsibly

    • Share from the I perspective 

  • Stories stay, lessons go

    • We can share what we’ve learned from each other’s stories, but will keep personal information shared within the group confidential. 

  • Honor boundaries, expect nonclosure. 

Accountability

• • We do not tolerate 

    • Fatphobia

    • Transphobia 

    • Homophobia

    • Racism

    • Anti-blackness

    • Colorism

    • Bigotry

    • Cultural appropriation

*We use the names and pronouns as individuals request (no exceptions) - ask if you are unsure*