Sed Contra is built on principles of rigorous intellectual discourse. These guidelines help maintain a productive environment for evidence-based discussion.
Core Principles
1. Evidence-Based Arguments
Support your claims with evidence. When challenging others' claims, provide counter-evidence or identify logical flaws rather than making unsupported assertions.
2. Intellectual Honesty
Acknowledge the strengths of opposing arguments and the limitations of your own. Update your position when presented with compelling evidence.
3. Constructive Engagement
Focus on the content of arguments rather than the person making them. Disagreement is encouraged; personal attacks are not.
Content Standards
High-Quality Claims
- Clear, specific titles that accurately represent the claim
- Detailed descriptions that provide necessary context
- Appropriate tags for discoverability
- Falsifiable statements when possible
Relevant Evidence
- Directly addresses the parent claim
- Clearly indicates whether it supports or challenges
- Cites sources when referencing external information
- Avoids redundancy with existing evidence
Prohibited Behavior
- Harassment, threats, or personal attacks
- Deliberate misinformation or bad faith arguments
- Spam, commercial promotion, or off-topic content
- Vote manipulation or sockpuppeting
- Doxxing or sharing private information
Moderation
Content that violates these guidelines may be removed. Users who repeatedly violate guidelines may face temporary or permanent suspension. We aim for transparent, consistent moderation that preserves the integrity of discourse.
Reporting Issues
If you encounter content or behavior that violates these guidelines, please use the report function or contact our moderation team.