We’re not expecting any change to the day-to-day implementation of the rule, or to the discussions that happen here.
The new rule is:
Any physical or mental health discussion that occurs in the threads should be conducted with the utmost sensitivity, and potentially triggering conversations should be marked with a clear disclaimer. People with health conditions should not be shamed, insulted, or demeaned. Definitive statements about specific health issues (“armchair diagnoses”) should be avoided.
The old rule was:
Any mental health discussion that occurs in the threads should be conducted with the utmost sensitivity, and potentially triggering conversations should be marked with a clear disclaimer. People with mental health conditions should not be shamed, insulted, or demeaned. Definitive statements about specific mental health issues (“armchair diagnoses”) should be avoided.
This rule change comes into effect as of this post.
Our rules are here.
Post in this thread or contact me or any other moderator if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.