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When attending regional functions
whether at Burning Man, someone's home or at a remote regional event the
AZBurners practice a few core values.
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If your are new to our group we'd
like you to take a moment and read them so you understand how we
socialize as a group.
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First and foremost is the Leave No
Trace ethic. Pack it in Pack it out and clean up after your self. Leave
nothing behind. Also we ask that you take the time to look around and be
prepared to clean up something some other burner might have missed.
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Respect other peoples property and
that of their neighbors is an absolute. Trashing someone's home during a
gathering or tossing trash, cups, bottles and cigarette butts on the
ground or floor is a big No.
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Use an ash tray and garbage can if
the event is at someone's home. Or use your own trash receptacle at a
remote event and take it home with you.
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Acceptance of other cultures and
lifestyles is required. We celebrate the differences between us but in
the end we are all Burners. Individuality and radical self expression is
part of the culture of Burning Man.
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Have respect for other peoples
personal boundaries. No means No. Just because someone is naked or
partially so, does not mean they want to have sex with you, or that they
want "Touch". You must treat everyone with respect and dignity even if
we are silly looking and act weird.
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Never Ever attempt to drive home
intoxicated even if just slightly so. If you have had too much to drink
and need a place to sleep it off there is always someone who can help
you out or give you a ride home, just ask!
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Violent behavior against others is
not permitted. If you have issues with someone leave the area or ask the
hosts or event security to intervene and resolve the dispute in a non
violent way.
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You must always ask if it is OK to
take pictures or video of naked people for personal and private use. You
must never place those images on a public website without their
permission.
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It is never OK to sell images or
video of regional events. Or publish images of our events without
written permission of the event hosts, planers and people photographed.
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We practice a gift economy.
Offering items and services for sale at regional events is prohibited.
Vending and commercial activity is not allowed.
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No spectators, Participate don't
Spectate. Create and share!
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Refrain from creating cliques.
Obviously we all have close Burner friends we enjoy being with more than
others. Include yourself, include others and you will make life long
friends. Remember at one point we were all Newbies.