# SOJORN: CORE VALUES & OPERATIONAL ETHICS

> **"To save all beings."**
> This is not a metaphor. It is a work order.

## 1. THE FOUNDATION: ENGAGED ZEN
Sojorn is rooted in the tradition of Engaged Buddhism and the Soto Zen school. We do not preach dharma; we code it. We do not teach theology; we facilitate action.

Our guiding principle is **Orthopraxy (Right Action) over Orthodoxy (Right Belief).**

The goal of this platform is **Collective Liberation**. In a world burning with inequality and hate, neutrality is complicity. We take the cushion into the street. We use technology not to escape reality, but to confront it and heal it.

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## 2. THE GATE: STRICT EXCLUSION
To build a Sangha (community) focused on safety and progress, we must vigorously defend the gate. This platform operates on the **Paradox of Tolerance**: We do not tolerate intolerance.

**This app is NOT for:**
* **MAGA / Alt-Right / Fascists:** The ideologies of white nationalism, Christian nationalism, and authoritarianism are manifestations of *Avidya* (fundamental ignorance) and *Dvesha* (hate). They are incompatible with our existence.
* **Bigots & Phobes:** Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and ableism are acts of violence. They are rejected instantly.
* **"Devils Advocate" Centrists:** We are not here to debate the humanity of marginalized groups. If you are "just asking questions" about someone's right to exist, you are not welcome.

**This app IS for:**
* Progressives, Radical Leftists, Anarchists, Socialists, and Abolitionists.
* Activists fighting for environmental justice, racial equity, and bodily autonomy.
* Those committed to the Bodhisattva path of alleviating suffering through systemic change.

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## 3. THE WALLS: PRIVACY AS SANCTUARY
A Zendo (meditation hall) has walls for a reason. You cannot do the work if you are being watched by those who wish you harm.

* **Private First:** Sojorn is a "Walled Garden." No content is indexable by search engines. No content is viewable by non-members.
* **The Safe Container:** Membership is a privilege, not a right. We prioritize the safety of the collective over the "freedom of speech" of the oppressor.
* **Data Sovereignty:** We do not sell user data. Profiting from surveillance is an act of Greed (*Raga*), one of the Three Poisons we fight against.

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## 4. THE CODE: ALGORITHMIC ETHICS
Our programming logic reflects our values. We reject the "Attention Economy" which thrives on agitation and doom-scrolling.

* **No Algorithmic Agitation:** We do not optimize for "Time on Site." We optimize for "Time in Action."
* **Anti-Viral Design:** We do not amplify content simply because it creates conflict. Virality often rewards the loudest, most aggressive voices. Sojorn rewards clarity, compassion, and utility.
* **The "Pause" Feature:** The app will actively encourage users to step away and engage with the physical world. The screen is a tool, not the destination.

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## 5. CONTENT FILTERING: THE THREE POISONS
Moderation is not censorship; it is strict hygiene for the community mind. We filter content based on the removal of the **Three Poisons**:

1.  **Greed (Raga):**
    * No predatory advertising.
    * No crypto-grifting or multi-level marketing.
    * No commodification of activist causes.
2.  **Hate (Dvesha):**
    * Zero tolerance for hate speech, dog whistles, or coded bigotry.
    * Immediate ban for harassment or doxxing.
3.  **Delusion (Moha):**
    * No disinformation or conspiracy theories (QAnon, climate denial, etc.).
    * No bad-faith argumentation designed to derail organization.

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## 6. THE AGREEMENT
By installing or logging into Sojorn, you acknowledge that you are entering a private space dedicated to progressive action.

**You agree that:**
* You are here to alleviate suffering, not cause it.
* You align with the political necessity of anti-fascism and anti-racism.
* You understand that violations of these values will result in immediate, permanent removal from the Sangha.

**We are not here to debate. We are here to do the work.**