I value authenticity and intimacy perhaps above all.
Brought me to poly about 20 years ago.
The Campfire Rule was an initial poly reference point for me.

Soon my inner reductionist began asking, ‘What is the essence of poly?’
I now see poly differently than many of my fellow practitioners.
And still the Campfire Rule is a reference point.
However, I now believe it begs six axiomatic sub-rules.

CampFire Rule 2.0

1) When seeing a younger person, leave their ‘campfire’ in better condition than we find it.

a) Remember, we’re a guest at their campfire.
If we hope to stay longer, don’t seek commitments, just try to earn it.

b) They’ve the right to ask us to leave, any time, for any reason, without explanation, and regardless of prior commitment(s).
If they do, thank them for their hospitality and go graciously.
Besides, we might be invited back :)

c) They’ve the right to invite any other(s), any time, for any reason, without explanation, and regardless of prior commitment(s).
If they do, make space or go graciously.
Besides, we’re likely to like who they like :)

d) They’ve the right to change the seating order, any time, for any reason, without explanation, and regardless of prior commitment(s).
If they do, move or go graciously.
Besides, change, whether we’re ready or not, tends to be vitality :)

e) We can’t know how long we’ll be there, so don’t put off improvements or repairs.
Besides, they all come back to us and multiply :)

f) In every relationship, with people of every age, always try to be the ‘bigger’ person.