Simplified alternative

[dhagberg]

Simplified solution to Issue #1

• Keep it to 2 rules.

Please shred this, add commits, or submit a totally different PR for community discussion.

[joeygibson]

That's certainly a simpler version! 😀

[jeanettehead]

I like the idea of the simple version, but I don't think this is good enough. Reason being that most cases of harassment are unintentional. Otherwise put: just because you think you're not being an asshole doesn't necessarily translate to someone not feeling harassed by you. Pycon does this well:

Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

What's missing from this short version: definitions of what kinds of behavior count as harassment, and what the consequence is for someone who engages in harassment. Pycon does this here:

If a participant engages in behavior that violates this code of conduct, the conference organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the conference with no refund.

[jeanettehead]

Also, building out a list of a few participants here who are volunteering to act as a "safe contact" would be good, just to provide some options

[joelneely]

I don't know whether I'll be able to attend this year, but still have a very fond spot for JPR/WTF and the folks I've met there. I've been following the discussion with interest, and wanted to offer an observation. Negative expectations such as "Don't do X" may be the best we can do for large conferences at which most participants are passive audience, in contrast with active performers. But a huge part of the dynamic (and charm) of JPR/WTF came from the fact that active participation from all attendees helped create the experience and value. I wonder if that shift in emphasis also warrants a shift from negative to positive expectations. For example: - I will guide every interaction with fellow attendees by the question, "*What can I say and do to ensure that this person has a productive, enjoyable, and beneficial experience?*" - I will guide every interaction with non-attendees by the question, "*What can I say and do to ensure that the good folks of this place will be glad to have us back next year?*" Offered as food for thought. Joel

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