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The Rules

The Karma Exchange is primarily based on the Ethic of Reciprocity. What is that, you ask? Here is a brief summary and some other important terms:

The ethic of reciprocity or "The Golden Rule" is a fundamental moral principle found in virtually all major religions and cultures, which simply means "treat others as you would like to be treated." It is arguably the most essential basis for the modern concept of human rights. Principal philosophers and religious figures have stated it in different ways:
  • "Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself: I am the LORD." Moses (ca. 1525-1405 BCE) in the Torah Leviticus 19:18 (pertaining here, however, strictly to "thy people", i.e., Hebrews)
  • "This is the sum of duty; do naught onto others what you would not have them do unto you." from the Mahabharata (5:15:17) (ca. 500BCE)
  • "What you do not wish upon yourself, extend not to others." Confucius (ca. 551–479 BCE)
  • "What is hateful to you, do not to your fellow man." Hillel (ca. 50 BCE-10 CE)
  • "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Jesus (ca. 5 BCE—33 CE) in the Gospels, Matthew 7:12 (affirming Moses), Luke 6:31 (extending explicitly to non-Jews)
  • "Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you." Muhammad (c. 571 – 632 CE) in The Farewell Sermon.
In addition to following the basic principle of reciprocity, we ask that you refrain from using profane, derogitory, or insulting language when sending messages. Remember, even if you or your recipient are comfortable with such language, we know that you can be more creative than that.

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