Golden Rule

Noun · Hacker Culture

Definitions

  1. The ethical principle of treating others as you would want to be treated. In work and community culture, the golden rule is often invoked as a simple baseline for respectful behavior even when more specific policies exist.

    In plain English: The principle of treating others the way you would want to be treated.

    Example: "The moderator reminded everyone of the golden rule after the thread shifted from technical disagreement into needless contempt."

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