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diff --git a/code-of-conduct.txt b/code-of-conduct.txt index fa75159..a3050a0 100644 --- a/code-of-conduct.txt +++ b/code-of-conduct.txt @@ -64,22 +64,23 @@ later, and need to rearrange your ordering. No subtle sexism, racism, etc. -Our next social rule bans subtle sexism, racism, homophobia, etc. +Our next principle bans subtle sexism, racism, homophobia, etc. (Overt prejudice is, of course, right out.) This one is different from the ones above it, because it's often not a specific, observable phenomenon ("well-actually's" are easy to spot because they almost always start with the words "well, actually..."). -SIPB is not a place to publicly debate whether comment X is sexist, -racist, etc. If you see something that's unintentionally sexist, -racist, homophobic, etc. at SIPB you're welcome to point it out to the -person who made the comment, either publicly or privately, or you can -ask an EC member to say something to that person. Once the initial -mention has been made, we ask that all further discussion move off of -public channels. If you are a third party, and you don't see what -could be biased about the comment that was made, feel free to talk to -the EC. Please don't say, "Comment X wasn't homophobic!" Similarly, -please don't pile on to someone who made a mistake. +Unlike the other guidelines, incidents which violate this principle +may not be a comment directed at a specific individual. In situations +like this, anyone who observes the behavior should feel empowered to +talk to the people involved or bring it to the attention of the EC. + +If someone says a comment you made was sexist, racist, or otherwise +discriminatory, please do not enter into a protracted debate about it, +and never tell someone that their feelings are not valid. Instead, +apologize and move on. If, after reflecting on your comment, you +still genuinely do not see any bias in your comment, you can contact a +member of the EC to discuss the incident further. Apologies consist of "I'm sorry" |