Red Language Community Code of Conduct

1. Purpose

We strive to provide a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all, generate positive experiences and make the world a better place.

2. Goal of this Document

This code of conduct outlines expectations for those who participate in our community, as well as the consequences for unacceptable behavior, online and In Real Life.

3. Expected Behavior

The following behaviors are expected of all community members:

• Participate in ways that contribute to the health and longevity of the community.
• Exercise consideration and respect for others.
• Assume ignorance rather than malice.
• Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.
• Alert community leaders if you notice a dangerous situation, someone in distress, or violations of this Code of Conduct.
• Remember that community event venues may be shared with members of the public. Be respectful to all patrons of these locations.

See also: Community-Communication-Values

4. Unacceptable Behavior

The following behaviors are considered harassment and are unacceptable within our community:

• Violence, threats of violence, or violent language directed against another person.
• Discriminatory jokes and language.
• Posting or displaying sexually explicit or violent material.
• Posting or threatening to post other people's personally identifying information ("doxing").
• Personal insults, particularly those related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or disability.
• Inappropriate photography or recording.
• Inappropriate physical contact. You should have someone's consent before touching them.
• Unwelcome sexual attention, including sexualized comments or jokes, inappropriate touching, and sexual advances.
• Deliberate intimidation, stalking or following (online or in-person).
• Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior.
• Sustained disruption of community events, including talks and presentations.

5. Weapons Policy

No weapons will be allowed at events, community spaces, or in other spaces covered by the scope of this Code of Conduct. Weapons include but are not limited to guns, explosives (including fireworks), and large knives such as those used for hunting or display, as well as any other item used for the purpose of causing injury or harm to others. Anyone seen in possession of one of these items will be asked to leave immediately, and will only be allowed to return without the weapon. Community members are further expected to comply with all state and local laws on this matter.

6. Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior

Unacceptable behavior from any community member, including sponsors and those with decision-making authority, will not be tolerated.

Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately.

If a community member engages in unacceptable behavior, the community organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including a temporary ban or permanent expulsion from the community without warning (and without refund in the case of a paid event).

7. Reporting Guidelines

If you are subject to or witness unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please notify a community organizer as soon as possible.

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.

8. Addressing Grievances

If you feel you have been falsely or unfairly accused of violating this Code of Conduct, you should notify a community organizer with a concise description of your grievance. Your grievance will be handled in accordance with our existing governing policies.

9. Scope

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.

This code of conduct and its related procedures also applies to unacceptable behavior occurring outside the scope of community activities when such behavior has the potential to adversely affect the safety and well-being of community members.

10. Contact info

red-lang@googlegroups.com

11. License and attribution

This Code of Conduct is derived from that distributed by Stumptown Syndicate under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license.

Portions of text derived from the Django Code of Conduct and the Geek Feminism Anti-Harassment Policy.

Revision 2.3. Posted 6 March 2017.

Revision 2.2. Posted 4 February 2016.

Revision 2.1. Posted 23 June 2014.

Revision 2.0, adopted by the Stumptown Syndicate board on 10 January 2013. Posted 17 March 2013.