The Problem
Immediate escalation. Disagreement goes straight to public conflict.
No repair pathway. Once trust is broken, there's no way back.
Binary states. Trusted or blocked. No nuance, no gradation.
Our Alternative
Private dialogue first. Before any public action, parties are encouraged to talk directly.
Graduated responses. A ladder of options between full trust and complete exclusion.
Grace before sanctions. Communities exist through grace, not strict adherence.
The Trust Ladder
Full Trust
Normal relationship. Full access.
Private Dialogue
Direct conversation. Optional mediation. Seeking understanding.
Unvouch
Withdraw endorsement. Still visible, but without your support.
Block
No interaction. Last resort. Reversible with dialogue.
"Communities exist through grace, not strict adherence."
— TR-010: Graduated Trust