The MOOSE community is a collaborative environment where users, developers, and researchers can interact, learn, and contribute. To maintain a welcoming and productive atmosphere, we request all members follow these guidelines:
- Be Respectful and Inclusive
- Treat all community members with kindness, courtesy and respect.
- Avoid personal attacks, harassment, or discriminatory language based on race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, disability, or any other personal characteristics.
- Encourage participation from newcomers and support users of all skill levels.
- Maintain Professionalism
- Stay on topic.
- Avoid spamming, self-promotion, or disruptive behavior..
- Use clear, concise, and respectful language in communications.
- Provide Constructive Feedback
- Offer feedback that is clear, actionable, and respectful.
- Focus on improving ideas and code, not criticising individuals.
- Respect Intellectual Property
- Attribute work to its original authors when reusing or referencing it.
- Adhere to copyright and licensing agreements when sharing code, datasets, or other resources.
- Safeguard Privacy and Security
- Do not share sensitive or personal information (yours and others’).
- Report security vulnerabilities responsibly to maintainers.
- Follow Platform-Specific Rules
- Adhere to any additional rules specific to MOOSE forums, repositories, or communication channels.
- Report Violations
- Report any behavior or content that violates these guidelines to the moderators or administrators.
- Do so in good faith, and avoid retaliatory or malicious reporting.
By participating in the MOOSE community, you agree to uphold these principles to foster a positive and collaborative environment.