Rule 1: Be nice!

Question

So there's a couple of meta questions about this, and it's been discussed at length in the chat room, and the mods' chat room.

What it comes down to:

• Stackexchange has rules about being nice. We've been very lenient with these rules. We will no longer be.
• Insults / personal attacks will result in suspensions. Further infringements could result in bans. We will be being tough on this - don't risk it!
• Politics is part of travel. Everyone has a different view. Be tolerant of other views.
• insults don't have to be against a person - if you are targeting a race, ethnic group, place or otherwise
• If you can buy a flight there, the place exists, for the purposes of Stackexchange. If people want to travel there, telling them it doesn't exist helps nobody.
• Do NOT argue politics or off-topic stuff in comments. If it goes back and forth more than twice, it's best to take it to the chat room.
• Join the chat room! We have heated debates, fun chats, random discussions. And nothing's off topic there - although the be nice rule still applies.

Thanks all, now let's talk travel!

Answer 1

I truly support this thread. I come from TeX.SE, which is known to be one of the friendliest sites on SE. Trust me that it is good and important to be friendly!

I would add a Rule 1a:

• Vote up if the question is well stated.
• If you think the question can be improved, say it nicely in the comments.
• Think twice (or 3 times maybe) before you down-vote, especially if it is a newcomer asking. It is much better to teach people how to ask than to discourage them from going here by a negative attitude towards them!