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@@ -60,6 +60,13 @@ Depending on the severity of the infraction, any action from the list below may
 Please keep in mind cases are reviewed on a per-case basis and members are the ultimate
 deciding factor in the type of punishment.
 
+If the matter would benefit from an outside consensus, a member might reach for more opinions
+from people unrelated to the organization, however, the final decision regarding the action
+to be taken is still up to the member.
+
+For example, if the matter at hand regards a representative of a marginalized group or minority,
+the member might ask for a first-hand opinion from another representative of such group.
+
 ### Correction/Edit
 
 If your message is found to be misleading or poorly worded, a member might