Hello everyone,
Iām Kyru, part of the Network Operations Center and Community Safety crew, as well as a project member using MFNās services in my own homelab. Normally, I donāt get involved in the day-to-day running of Marbled Fennec Networks or FurrIX, but something came through our abuse and support inboxes that I feel needs to be addressed.
Recently, thereās been a misunderstanding about our community safety guidelines in the Terms of Service, specifically the clause that states:
>āBe conscious of your well-beingā¦ā
This statement does exist in our ToS, but it sits within the community guidelines for participants in MFN/ROA digital spacesānot as an obligation for operators or administrators. It exists to remind members, guests, and event participants to look after their own health (hydration, breaks, etc.) during activities, especially in VR. The only time itās enforced is when someone shows wanton, flagrant, or repeated disregard for their own safety in a way that demands staff intervention.
In other words: itās a behavioral rule for attendees, not a standard the owner or staff can āviolateā while operating the service. The claim that it applies to operator conduct is simply a misinterpretation taken out of context.
The well-being clause is there to ensure that all members, especially vulnerable ones, are safe and cared for in our spaces. It is not a standard someone can breach by neglecting their own health outside of MFN/RoA events. Our volunteersāincluding Project Decoās Safety Officerāenforce this rule in its intended context: protecting the community, without bias.
Looking ahead, Project Deco will be working with MFN and FurrIX volunteers to restructure our Terms of Service so they are clearer and easier to read. The updated format will include:
- A direct, accurate section for each rule.
- A short āPlain Englishā explanation under each section so members, guests, and users can easily understand it.
- Specific clarifications that reflect how we actually operate, moderate, and protect our network, provided services, digital spaces, communications, and hosted events.
We recognize that the current ToS can feel vague in places. Our goal with this update is to remove that vagueness, close loopholes, and make it as clear and unambiguous as possible for everyone.
Thank you for taking the time to read this clarification, and for helping us keep our spaces safe, respectful, and welcoming for all.
ā Kyru
Network Operations Center & Community Safety Crew
Project Member ā Marbled Fennec Networks