Community Charter
You can download a pdf version of the Community Charter >here<
This charter outlines the foundational beliefs of Spectrum Gaming and its community. It applies to all of the community’s in-person and online spaces. Whenever changes to the community are made, it will be with these values in mind.
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The content of the charter will be reviewed once a year, on the 1st of November.
Last reviewed on: 1st Novemeber 2024, Last edited on: 1st November 2024
Understanding
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We recognise that everyone is trying their best. If someone in SG is breaking a lot of rules, it may mean that they are struggling - there is always a reason, even if you don’t know what it is yet.
Everyone is different, and because of that some members may need more time to get used to some rules and some people need more support than others and that’s ok. When people are distressed, it is harder to follow rules in the same way, and that’s ok too.
Feelings and communication can be really complicated; we will always try our best to be understanding of how other people are feeling, and know that miscommunications happen. We can help make situations like this better by keeping this in mind, and recognising that we could be misunderstanding what someone is trying to say.
Everyone has a right to be spoken to first when there is an issue, before external input (e.g. parents) - with exception of safeguarding/things regarding national/international law.
Democracy
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Everyone can have an equal say in changes made, all views are valid (unless it compromises other things listed here), and everyone has a right to have their views heard. If you struggle to share your views publicly, SG has a responsibility to make sure you are able to share your views in other ways that work for you.
Everyone has a right to be safe and feel comfortable
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While communication can be confusing and it’s ok to make mistakes with it, everyone has the right to be safe and comfortable. This can look different to everyone, as everyone has different triggers that make them feel unsafe and/or uncomfortable. It is important to listen to everyone’s different needs, and accommodate them whenever you can.
Collaboration
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When things aren’t working, we know that it is important to work together to problem solve things. It is totally ok to get things wrong, as long as we keep trying our best, being reflective, and encouraging change to help us learn and improve.
Sometimes, there are things we need to do differently. It can be what SG does/how it runs that are the problem.
Equality
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We understand that everyone has different needs and abilities, and will do everything we can to ensure that everyone feels as though they can be included in a way that works for them.
Everyone deserves respect and has the same rights as each other, irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, identity, sexuality or beliefs. This is regardless of whether or not you agree or understand. If you do not understand, that’s alright, but if your lack of understanding is impacting on how you view or act towards them, it is your responsibility to learn more about it.
People are all different, and can have any variety of interests, hobbies, needs or abilities, and it’s not ok to make assumptions about people based on their age, gender, race, disability, identity, sexuality or beliefs.
Consent
Seek consent before doing something that impacts other people. This includes (but is not limited
to) messaging them privately or adding them to a group chat outside of the SG server, having any kind of physical contact with them if in person, and touching/using things that belong to them.
While SG is a service that can offer support, it is not a therapy service
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While we will strive to be as understanding as possible, there are limitations to the support staff can offer. The role of a therapist and youth worker differ in their boundaries and training so if you are experiencing significant distress, staff may make suggestions of where you might access more appropriate support or offer to contact parents.
This charter is decided on and edited by both adults and young people from SG’s community.