Keyboard Vagabond

Code of Conduct for BookWyrm at Keyboard Vagabond

BookWyrm at Keyboard Vagabond is dedicated to providing a harassment-free reading experience for everyone in our nomad and travel community. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form.

Our Community

BookWyrm at Keyboard Vagabond is administered by the Keyboard Vagabond team, who can be reached at sysadmin@mail.keyboardvagabond.com or via direct message to community moderators.

This code of conduct applies to all BookWyrm spaces at bookwyrm.keyboardvagabond.com, including public posts, private messages, book reviews, reading lists, and all community interactions, both online and at any affiliated offline events.

Anyone who violates this code of conduct may be warned, suspended, or permanently expelled from these spaces at the discretion of the administrators.

Types of Harassment We Do Not Tolerate

Identity-Based Harassment:

• Offensive comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, neuro(a)typicality, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, nationality, immigration status, religion, or other identity markers
• This explicitly includes anti-Indigenous/Native discrimination and anti-Blackness
• Deliberate misgendering or use of "dead" or rejected names
• Cultural stereotyping or prejudice against travelers, nomads, or people from specific countries/regions

Personal Harassment:

• Unwelcome comments regarding lifestyle choices, including nomadism, travel styles, reading preferences, work arrangements, health, or personal circumstances
• Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
• Threats of violence or incitement of violence towards any individual
• Sustained disruption of book discussions or community conversations
• Pattern of inappropriate social contact or continued communication after requests to cease

Sexual Harassment:

• Gratuitous or off-topic sexual content in book reviews, discussions, or community spaces
• Unwelcome sexual attention or advances
• Sexual content involving minors in any form
• Sharing of non-consensual intimate content

Privacy Violations:

• Deliberate "outing" of any aspect of identity without consent, except as necessary to protect vulnerable community members
• Sharing private communications without permission
• Doxxing or sharing personal information (locations, real names, contact details) without explicit consent
• This is especially important for nomads who may have safety concerns about location sharing

Other Harmful Behavior:

• Microaggressions, including everyday jokes, put-downs, and insults targeting marginalized groups
• Bad faith arguments, trolling, or inflammatory content designed to provoke
• Jokes that resemble harassment, including "ironic" racism, sexism, or other forms of discrimination
• Spam, excessive self-promotion, or commercial content unrelated to books and reading

What We DO Support

The administrators will not act on complaints regarding:

• "Reverse"-isms, including "reverse racism," "reverse sexism," and "cisphobia"
• Reasonable communication of boundaries, such as "leave me alone," "I'm not interested in this discussion," or "please respect my privacy"
• Communicating in a "tone" someone doesn't find congenial, provided it remains respectful
• Constructive criticism of books, authors, or reading practices when expressed respectfully
• Criticism of discriminatory, oppressive, or harmful behavior or assumptions

Book Community Standards

Reading Discussions:

• Respect diverse reading preferences - not everyone enjoys the same genres, authors, or reading formats
• Use content warnings for books containing sensitive material (violence, trauma, etc.)
• Avoid spoilers in public discussions without clear spoiler warnings
• Respect different perspectives on books while keeping discussions civil

Travel & Nomad Reading:

• Share book recommendations for different travel styles and destinations
• Discuss digital vs. physical books for nomadic lifestyles respectfully
• Welcome readers from all backgrounds and travel experiences
• Avoid gatekeeping about "real" nomadism or travel experiences

Reporting

If you are being harassed, notice someone else being harassed, or have concerns about community behavior:

• Email: sysadmin@mail.keyboardvagabond.com
• Direct Message: Contact community moderators via BookWyrm private message
• Report Function: Use BookWyrm's built-in reporting tools

When reporting, please include:

• Specific examples of the problematic behavior
• Links to posts, reviews, or messages when applicable
• Context about the situation
• Any steps you've already taken (blocking, asking them to stop, etc.)

We typically respond to reports within 24 hours. The admin team reserves the right to exclude people based on behavior both within BookWyrm spaces and in the broader nomad/travel community when it affects community safety.

We will not name harassment victims without their explicit consent.

Consequences

Community members asked to stop harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.

If someone engages in harassing behavior, administrators may take action including:

• Warning the individual privately
• Temporary suspension from posting or community participation
• Removal of specific content (posts, reviews, comments)
• Permanent expulsion from BookWyrm at Keyboard Vagabond
• Reporting to other federated instances when appropriate
• In severe cases, identification of the harasser to other community members or the broader fediverse

Updates & Feedback

This Code of Conduct may be updated periodically to better serve our community. Updates will be announced via:

• Email notifications to registered users
• Posts from admin accounts
• Announcements in community spaces

Community feedback on this Code of Conduct is welcome. Contact administrators via email or direct message with suggestions or concerns.

License & Attribution

This Code of Conduct is adapted from the BookWyrm.social Code of Conduct and the friend.camp Community Guidelines.

This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, meaning it can be adapted and remixed for other communities.

Last updated: August 2025