Scene to read · Ethics, Professionalism
It says any mention
You are on the volunteer staff of a big hobby site for aquarium keepers.
The site's rules say any staff member who mentions using a controlled substance must be reported and removed. Tess, a respected colleague, has posted in the private staff channel that she takes a legally prescribed cannabis-based medicine. At Shira's kitchen table, Shira, the head admin, and Idris, who is also on the staff, have the dashboard open.
The scene
Idris: It's prescribed and legal. Removing her for that would be absurd.
Shira: I wrote that rule after one admin's posts scared off our sponsors. It says any mention.
Idris: In a private staff channel? Nobody outside will ever see it.
Shira: Forty staff saw it. If I skip it for a friend, what's it worth? Your view?
The two questions
- 1What view would you give Shira and Idris, and why?
- 2When a rule produces a result its authors never intended, who should decide whether it still applies?
What raters look for
- Ethics
- Weighs competing duties honestly, protects people from harm, and stays accountable to rules and values.
- Professionalism
- Is reliable, respects boundaries and confidentiality, and holds a consistent standard under pressure.
Answer scenarios like this on the real timers
Answer both questions on the clock, and get each one scored 1–9 the way raters score. Your first set is free, no card.
Practice free
