The Golden Rule of the Internet: Treat others as you would hope to be treated in person. There are real people behind the screen.
Be conscious that people come from diverse backgrounds with experiences you may not understand, and they may not understand yours.
Remember that despite differences, all participants share a common humanity and deserve a baseline of respect.
Practice tolerance, empathy, and a willingness to learn whenever possible.
In short: Don't be a dick. No name-calling, no ad hominem attacks in general, and step away if you need to.
Think once before you act, twice before you speak, and three times before you post it on the internet.
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