Digital Accountability & Responsible Engagement (DARE) Initiative

We, as responsible publishers, businesses, and community groups, recognise the impact online platforms have and commit to fostering decency, empathy and positive engagement within our communities.

To achieve our goal of accountability and responsible engagement, we pledge to:

1. Welcome Diversity and Respect:

We embrace diverse viewpoints and respect people’s right to express them. We encourage respectful disagreements and prohibit personal attacks.

2. Set Clear Standards and Expectations:

We clearly communicate our expected code of conduct, how users can report behaviour that makes them uncomfortable and what action they can expect us to take.

3. Actively Combat Antisocial Behaviour and Harassment:

We are dedicated to creating a safe space for all users. We actively monitor, respond to user reports and quickly address antisocial behaviour, harassment, hate speech and cyberbullying. 

4. Share Responsibly and Truthfully:

We are committed to upholding the truth. We fact-check information before sharing it and remove false information as soon as we are aware of it. 

5. Help Inform Best Practices:

We provide resources to encourage respectful conversations, facilitating discussions even in the face of differing opinions, by focusing on the topic at hand.

In adopting this Digital Accountability & Responsible Engagement (DARE) Initiative, we aim to contribute to a digital landscape that values decency, supports positive interactions and stands against poor behaviour.

We understand that achieving these ideals requires consistent effort and we are resolute in our dedication to creating welcoming and uplifting online communities.

 

Signatories: