Frequently Asked Questions

Talking Minds aims to be an inclusive organisation where everyone is treated with respect, dignity, and where there is equal opportunity for all. Talking Minds respects and values the diversity of all its users. It will tackle barriers to participation and create a culture in which equal opportunities and equal treatment are a priority for all site users. Talking Minds seeks to create an environment where attitudes and biases that hinder the progress of individuals and groups are dismantled, and where we work together in mutual respect and tolerance.

There will be no discrimination in respect of marital status, gender, sexuality, disability, age, colour, race, religion, nationality, ethnic or national origins. There will be no discrimination on these grounds in the terms and conditions offered by Talking Minds and Wordspace in relation to registration.

This policy also covers any recruitment in relation to provision of moderator or author status, along with any banning and deletion of memberships. The only basis for promotion to moderator or author status is considered opinion of the members suitability for the responsibilities required of moderators and/or authors.

All members (regardless of status) have an obligation not to discriminate and to report incidents of discrimination against any individual or group of individuals. Any site users found to be discriminating will be liable to banning from the site.