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Our RSVP Etiquette
Our RSVP Etiquette
In this group we take RSVP’s very serious. If you sign up for an event, we and the other members expect you to be there. If you cannot make it, we ask you to update your RSVP to “no” in a timely fashion so another member can have your spot.
It is possible there are only a limited amount of spots available or we have to make a reservation for the group. In that case, we might ask for a second confirmation or ask you to pay ahead so we can be sure everyone will be present.
When you did not RSVP, do not just show up. Not only will you not have access to the latest updates on the event, it is also very unpleasant and indecent towards the host and the other members.
An organiser or host ultimately has the right to refuse members they are uncomfortable with, although it is advised to exercise this right with tact and reservation.
No-show policy
No-show policy
After every event, we check who was present and who was a no-show.
Given the increased number of no-shows for our events, we will be implementing stricter rules related to this. We define a no-show as:
signing up for an event and not showing up (without communicating a valid reason), and/or
signing up for an event and cancelling last minute without communicating a valid reason
No-shows are logged. After three no-shows, you will be removed from the group. Logged no-shows can be erased by showing up at events you've signed up for in a 2:1 ratio. Meaning: show up twice, erase one no-show entry.
In addition, when there is a waitlist for an event, members who have no entries in the no-show log will have priority over members who do.
Safety of our members and zero tolerance
Safety of our members and zero tolerance
This group offers a safe environment for members to hang out and meet other LGBTQ+ people. If a member or event organiser feels that the safety of (an)other member(s) is at stake in any way, or the atmosphere gets unpleasant, please contact one of the group organisers. We will do what we reasonably can to solve the matter.
Listed events are private on the Meetup page to prevent non-members from showing up at our events, and to shield private addresses. If a Meetup member sends you chat messages that make you feel uncomfortable or threatened, or it is spam, please contact one of the group organisers and send us a screenshot of the message/interaction. If we share your concerns, the member will be removed. We have a zero tolerance policy in this regard.
Social Media Code of Conduct
Social Media Code of Conduct
We have social media channels, such as Discord, and in order to keep the atmosphere in these groups pleasant, we ask you to follow our Code of Conduct. Structural violations of our Code of Conduct will get your removed from our chat groups, and even the Meetup group.
To keep it a safe space, only the group admin can and is allowed to add new members to the chat group, whether directly or through an invite link. Before we allow new members to join the chat group, we would like to meet you at one of our Meetup events so we can get to know you first. If you'd like to join our Discord server, ask one of the group organisers to be added.
As is the case for many online (and physical) spaces, the more people are present, the more different opinions there will be. Discussions are part of that. To keep discussions healthy and non-toxic, we ask you to use common sense and courtesy, but also mind the Social Conduct / Discussion Guidelines (listed below). We are a tolerant group, but we do not tolerate intolerance.
In order not to needlessly overwhelm Discord members with notifications, which can happen easily in large groups, we ask you to keep on topic within the respective channels. If a topic in the General group or channel is popular and recurrent, or benefits from having its own channel, we will make a new Discord channel. If a topic is too active for your liking, feel free to mute the group/channel.
Social Conduct and Discussion Guidelines
Social Conduct and Discussion Guidelines
As is the case for many online and physical spaces, the more people are present, the more different opinions there will be. Discussions are part of that. To keep discussions healthy and non-toxic, we ask you to use common sense and courtesy, but also mind the following:
Do:
Do:
Be respectful towards other people.
Listen and learn from other people.
Be mindful of how you phrase things.
Realise that some topics are too complex or loaded for a text-based conversation, and are best discussed in-person over a cup of tea.
If things get too heated, take a break.
Realise you can only see the world from your point-of-view. Another might experience things differently due to a variety of factors, including: appearance, ethnicity, sex and/or gender identity, sexuality, disabilities, socioeconomic status, cultural background, etc.
Listen to complaints if people take offense to your behaviour/speech, and take some time to consider their point of view. If it’s valid, try to change your behaviour/speech.
If you feel angered by a text message, take a step back and count to ten. Can the message be interpreted in another way? It’s easy to misinterpret a text message, as tone and body language are missing.
Don’t:
Don’t:
Don’t dismiss someone’s critique by saying they “should grow a thicker skin”.
Don’t get angry over/at people being offended by something offensive you said.
Don’t make gross generalisations about entire groups of people or countries.
Don’t call people “special snowflakes”. Don’t do name-calling in general.
Don’t be an asshole.
Don't act like a troll.
Things that will get you a warning or banned from the chat group and Meetup group:
Things that will get you a warning or banned from the chat group and Meetup group:
Homo- / bi- / transphobia, etc
Racism / xenophobia
Trolling
Breaking group rules
Things that will get you immediately banned from the chat group and Meetup group:
Things that will get you immediately banned from the chat group and Meetup group:
Hate speech
Verbal, physical and/or sexual harassment
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