The Wizard's Code: Community Guidelines

Our Purpose

The WizardHQ community exists to foster growth, wonder, and positive connection among those walking the Way of the Wizard. We gather to explore a philosophy of living that balances serious purpose with playful joy, personal development with community care, and ancient wisdom with fresh discovery.

Core Principles

As members of this community, we commit to:

  1. Approach with Curiosity - Meet ideas and people with genuine interest rather than judgment
  2. Speak with Kindness - Choose words that build up rather than tear down
  3. Share with Generosity - Offer knowledge and support without expectation of return
  4. Disagree with Respect - Challenge ideas without attacking the person who holds them
  5. Act with Integrity - Align our words and actions with our stated values

Expected Behavior

  • Be Welcoming - Greet newcomers with warmth and help them find their place
  • Be Considerate - Remember that your words and actions affect real people
  • Be Authentic - Bring your genuine self while respecting community boundaries
  • Be Collaborative - Build on others’ ideas and celebrate shared achievements
  • Be Mindful - Pay attention to how your contributions affect the community atmosphere

Unacceptable Behavior

The following behaviors have no place in our community:

  • Harassment, discrimination, or personal attacks based on identity or attributes
  • Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
  • Unwelcome sexual attention or advances
  • Sustained disruption of discussions or events
  • Sharing others’ private information without permission
  • Speech that endorses or glorifies hatred or violence
  • Behavior that consistently degrades the quality of discussion or community experience

Wizard’s Wisdom on Conflict

When disagreements arise:

  • Take a breath before responding
  • Assume good intentions until proven otherwise
  • Focus on understanding before being understood
  • Address the issue directly with the person when possible
  • Remember that how we handle conflict reflects our growth as wizards

Note: If you’ve attempted to resolve a conflict directly but haven’t reached a satisfactory resolution, please reach out to any Council member. The Council is here to support all community members and help maintain a positive environment.

Enforcement

Community moderators will respond to violations of this code as appropriate to the situation:

  1. For minor or first-time issues: gentle guidance toward better behavior
  2. For repeated issues: clear warnings about specific behaviors
  3. For serious or continued violations: temporary or permanent removal from the community

Moderators prioritize the community’s well-being over any individual’s desire to participate. Decisions about enforcement are final.

Our Commitment

The Council of WizardHQ commits to:

  • Enforce these guidelines fairly and consistently
  • Welcome feedback about our approach
  • Model the behavior we expect from community members
  • Evolve these guidelines as our community grows

In joining this community, you agree to honor these guidelines in all interactions. We believe in your capacity for growth and wisdom, and welcome your unique contribution to our shared journey.

Last Updated: April 9, 2025