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Purpose
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A primary goal of all the conferences and user groups that refer to this Code of Conduct is to be inclusive to the largest number of contributors, with the most varied and diverse backgrounds possible. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status and religion (or lack thereof).
A primary goal of all the conferences and user groups that follow this Code of Conduct is to create an inclusive community that welcomes and supports as many people with various backgrounds and identities as possible. As such, we are committed to build a friendly and safer environment for all. These various backgrounds and identities include (but are not limited to) gender identity and expression, sex, sexual orientation, educational level, mental and physical ability, immigration status, race, ethnicity, national origin, social and economic status, age, size and religion (or lack thereof).
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I like the old wording with regardless of ... better, the overall sentence is rather long but to me it flows better and has less repetition.

I'm also not sure about providing vs. building, overall what we try to do is build a better community, that's right - but for an individual event we try to provide one. To me, build fits better for the purpose of an association and build fits better for a coc related to events.

I might be missing something here but I don't know why we'd need race, ethnicity and national origin. I thought ethnicity rather covers that.

Also not sure which meaning of size this would translate to :)

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The previous text about 'regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status and religion (or lack thereof)' is as a standard text of cause the easiest way (and used in a lot of other coc, events, etc.), but if the Ruby/tech community wants to become more progressive/inclusive, in my opinion (as I understood also @lauralindal 's) it is important that we need to make extra efforts in the direction of reducing the barriers and power structures for underrepresented groups by addressing them explicitly with a more welcoming text (than just 2 lines), because their issues, backgrounds and identities are much more various than we know or can imagine.

Laura and me are not 100%ly sure about the wordings in the listing. This is why especially for this part it is highly recommended to ask organizations who have expertise in these fields.

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Yes, that"s definitely why we should get feedback from local organization that have more experience in this area :)

another reason why we changed the wording was that "contributors" is difficult to define - newcomers might not feel like they are contributing anything yet. but they are exactly the people to whom we want to be especially inviting :)

and i do believe that it makes sense to explain a bit more extensive who & what we mean rather than, as thuy mentioned, a standard sentence that many might just overread.


This Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for all those who participate in our community, as well as the consequences for unacceptable behavior.

We invite all those who participate in our events to help us create safe and positive experiences for everyone.
We invite all those who participate in our events to help us create safer and positive experiences for everyone.
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Why not safe?

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There's been a lot of discussion about the idea of safe spaces. Basically, we will not be able to create really safe spaces. For example, even within women-only spaces, racist/transphobic/ableist/classist etc incidents can still happen. Intersectionality is often overlooked.
A safe space gives the impression that we could be free of microagressions and power structures within that space - while a safer space is one where we are aware of privileges and marginalization and try to deal with them.

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To my reading, safe is the goal though, not safer, even if we can never fully reach this?

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I'm not sure... should the goal be an ideal that we won't reach anyway or should the goal be something we could actually achieve?

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The goal is safe and positive experiences for everyone and it's certainly possible to reach for individuals. The proper weakening of that would actually be "for almost everyone". :)

Going for safer sounds a bit like backpedaling.



Open [Source/Culture/Tech] Citizenship
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A supplemental goal of this Code of Conduct is to increase open [source/culture/tech] citizenship by encouraging participants to recognize and strengthen the relationships between our actions and their effects on our community.
A supplemental goal of this Code of Conduct is to increase open [source/culture/tech] citizenship by encouraging participants to recognize and understand how our actions effect our community.
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s/effect/affect


Communities mirror the societies in which they exist and positive action is essential to counteract the many forms of inequality and abuses of power that exist in society.
Communities mirror the societies in which they exist. Positive action is essential to counteract the many forms of inequality and abuses of power that exist in society.

If you see someone who is making an extra effort to ensure our community is welcoming, friendly, and encourages all participants to contribute to the fullest extent, we want to know.
If you see someone making an extra effort to ensure a welcoming, friendly, and encouraging community, we are happy to hear about it.
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encouraging sounds vague. How about supportive?



Expected Behavior
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* Participate in an authentic and active way. In doing so, you contribute to the health and longevity of this community.
* Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions.
* Participate in a reliable and sharing way. In doing so, you contribute to the health and longevity of this community.
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I'd prefer active over sharing, as sharing is a subset of active and active covers many more important aspects to me.

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i think when discussing this with @1000miles, we found "active" to be a bit fuzzy and also difficult for introverted people or beginners. beginners might feel that they cant really contribute "actively" b/c they dont have much technical knowledge yet, but any other knowledge can be shared already... so "sharing" might be more fitting. happy about other suggestions though :)

* Exercise thoughtfulness and respect in your speech and actions.
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not sure why consideration --> thoughtfulness

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we might want input from a native english speaker here, but from my understanding, consideration carries a bit of hierarchy (e.g. someone is generous when considering someone elses perspective) whereas thoughtfulness does not :)

* Attempt collaboration before conflict.
* Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.
* Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert community leaders if you notice a dangerous situation, someone in distress, or violations of this Code of Conduct, even if they seem inconsequential.
* Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert community leaders if you notice a dangerous situation, someone in distress, or violations of this Code of Conduct, even if they seem minor or trivial.


Unacceptable Behavior
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Unacceptable behaviors include: intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning speech or actions by any participant in our community online, at all related events and in one-on-one communications carried out in the context of community business. Community event venues may be shared with members of the public; please be respectful to all patrons of these locations.
Unacceptable behaviors include: intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning speech or actions - be it online, at all related events, during presentations and in one-on-one communications in the context of community business. Community event venues may be shared with members of the public; please be respectful to all people present at these locations.

Harassment includes: harmful or prejudicial verbal or written comments related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability; inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces (including presentation slides); deliberate intimidation, stalking or following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
Harassment includes: harmful or prejudicial verbal or written comments related to all previously mentioned backgrounds and identities; inappropriate use of nudity, violent and/or sexual imagery; deliberate intimidation, stalking or following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.


Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior
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or have any other concerns, please notify a community organizer as soon as
possible. You can find a list of organizers to contact for each of the
supporters of this code of conduct at the bottom of this page. Additionally,
community organizers are available to help community members engage with local law enforcement or to otherwise help those experiencing unacceptable behavior feel safe. In the context of in-person events, organizers will also provide escorts as desired by the person experiencing distress.
community organizers are available to help community members engage with local law enforcement or to otherwise help those experiencing unacceptable behavior feel safe. If a person experiencing distress needs an accompanying person during in-person events, organizers will do their best to provide them.


Addressing Grievances
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We expect all community participants (contributors, paid or otherwise; sponsors; and other guests) to abide by this Code of Conduct in all community venues—online and in-person—as well as in all one-on-one communications pertaining to community business.

We expect all community participants (contributors, paid or otherwise; sponsors; and other guests) to abide by this Code of Conduct in all community venues — online and in-person — as well as in all one-on-one communications pertaining to community business.