Hello Gregory, Monday, May 19, 2014, 2:57:47 PM, you wrote:
> The only thing I would say is that it reads more like a preamble to a > code of conduct rather than a code of conduct itself. Maybe a bit too > much explaining. If you are expecting a code of conduct to be a stark list of "don't do this" items then yes, it doesn't look like a code of conduct. > I would look at trying to reduce the length, which I think is possible > since there seems to be some redundancy. I see little to no redundancy. On the other hand, attendees are smart folks and will react better to a reasoned argument than a bare list of forbidden practices. The wording is pretty carefully done to guide towards appropriate behavior and mechanisms for handling conflict. > Greg >> >> //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// >> >> *Libre Graphics Meeting - Code of Conduct* >> >> Since it's early beginnings in 2006, the Libre Graphics Meeting has been >> a melting pot where free software developers, practitioners and artists >> from all over the world have a chance to meet each other, exchange >> ideas, and plan the future of Free, Libre and Open Source graphics. The >> meeting is all about participation: free to attend, it is open to all. >> >> We intend the Libre Graphics Meeting to be an event that inspires mutual >> respect, collaboration and exchange. The Libre Graphics Meeting Code of >> Conduct states our shared ideas about the desired behaviour of >> participants and organisers. This document is about conduct at the >> actual meeting, (including related social events, presentations and >> workshops), communication on the LGM mailing lists and IRC channels. >> >> The Libre Graphics community is committed to providing a safe and >> welcoming environment for all participants, regardless of, for example: >> ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, appearance, impairment, >> religion, or technical ability. >> >> We accept that people have differences of opinion, that they communicate >> those in various ways, and that social norms may vary across cultures. >> Sometimes the impact our behaviour has on others isn't immediately >> apparent to us. Participants should speak openly and courteously with >> each other when they see, experience or speak about conduct that might >> be unwelcome. >> >> Misunderstandings do sometimes occur, and people should be able to work >> things out between themselves whenever possible, in a courteous and >> respectful manner. They may seek the advice of a mutually trusted third >> party. >> >> Harassment is not tolerated in any form. No matter who you are, if you >> feel threatened or violated as a result of intimidating, harassing, >> abusive, discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning conduct, or witness >> such behaviour, please immediately notify the contact person(s). >> >> In case you think these things do not happen: >> http://geekfeminism.wikia.com/wiki/Timeline_of_incidents >> >> To achieve the goals of the Code of Conduct, the organizers of the Libre >> Graphics Meeting: >> >> -Will check before the selection of a location is made, if local laws >> are compatible with the CoC. >> - Will appoint dedicated contact persons, preferably from the local >> organizing team. Their names and contact details will be published on >> the LGM website before the event. >> - Will follow up on each issue brought to the attention of the contact >> person(s). This includes communicating with involved parties about >> further steps. >> >> The contact person(s) will take appropriate measures when necessary, >> such as removing someone from the premises or channel. >> >> *Purpose of the Code of Conduct document* >> >> - For Participants: Feel safe. Participants know that if we experience >> something that we are not comfortable with, our concerns will be taken >> seriously - and that help is available. >> - For Organisers: Feel sure. Organisers know the standard to which the >> LGM community holds itself, and what to do when an issue arises. >> _______________________________________________ >> CREATE mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/create >> > _______________________________________________ > CREATE mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/create -- Best regards, Chris mailto:[email protected] _______________________________________________ CREATE mailing list [email protected] http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/create
