Thank you Aminah
I think the guidelines are worthy. However, I would suggest to define the following terms:
- Name-calling.
- Ad hominem attacks.
- Knee-jerk contradiction.
- Passive-aggressive tactics.
These terms are rather secular or worldly in nature therefore I imagine more orthodox or older Buddhists who are not familiar with such contemporary secular jargon might need clarification.
As for the community in general, as long as the administrators & moderators act within the guidelines of the Buddha in DN 31, namely, to not act with agati (prejudice & bias) due to like (chandāgatiṃ), dislike (dosāgatiṃ), delusion (mohāgatiṃ) or fear (bhayāgatiṃ), i.e., treat all members the same & equally, I think the community will prosper.
Best wishes for your community aspirations 