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diff --git a/code-of-conduct.txt b/code-of-conduct.txt index b2ec6da..fa75159 100644 --- a/code-of-conduct.txt +++ b/code-of-conduct.txt @@ -117,21 +117,38 @@ person for doing what they did, that they should have done better, or that their contribution wasn't worth making. -Why have social rules? - -The goal isn't to burden SIPB with a bunch of annoying rules, or to -give us a stick to bludgeon people with for "being bad." Rather, these -rules are designed to help all of us build a pleasant, productive, and -welcoming community. - -If someone says, "hey, you just feigned surprise," or "that's subtly -sexist," don't worry. Just apologize, reflect for a second, and move -on. It doesn't mean you're a "bad" person, or even a "bad" SIPB -member. As we said above, these rules are meant to be lightweight. If -you feel that somebody is repeatedly violating these rules, as with -any other SIPB issue, please talk to the Chair or another EC member -for help. In some cases, it might be appropriate for the Board or EC -to take formal action, but we hope that won't be necessary. - --- +Why have these principles? + +The goal isn't to burden SIPB with a bunch of annoying rules, nor to +give us a stick to bludgeon people with for "being bad", nor to +encourage "tattling". Rather, these rules are designed to help all of +us build a pleasant, productive, and welcoming community. + +What happens if someone violates these principles? + +It is our hope that the entire community will strive to uphold these +principles. If you feel that someone's behavior towards you violates +the letter or the spirit of these principles, it is our hope that this +document will make you feel empowered to raise this issue with that +person, and explain your feelings. As always, however, if someone's +behavior or speech in the office is making you feel uncomfortable or +unwelcome, please contact a member of the EC. + +If you, as a third party, observe someone else violating the letter or +spirit of these principles, you are encouraged to speak with the +person who is upset (if feel comfortable doing so) and discuss the +incident with them, and if they're still upset, encourage them to +reach out to the EC. You should also feel empowered to speak to the +other party, if you feel comfortable doing so. Finally, as always, if +someone's behavior or speech in the office is making you feel +uncomfortable or unwelcome, please contact a member of the EC. + +Finally, if you yourself realize that you just violated these +principles, call yourself out on it publicly. Doing so will help +convey that these issues are important to the community, and may help +empower others to speak up. If someone else tells you that you +violated these principles, take a minute to reflect, and apologize to +the person, and move on. It doesn't mean you're a "bad" person, or +even a "bad" SIPB member. + [1] Licensed from Peter Iannucci, CC-BY-SA. |