Re: [Debconf-team] Framework for taking measures in case of severely unsuitable behaviour during DebConf
On 21/08/13 at 06:13 -0700, Steve Langasek wrote:
> Hi Lucas,
>
> On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 11:20:01AM +0200, Lucas Nussbaum wrote:
> > [ It sounds a bit strange to raise this after a DebConf that happened in
> > such a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, but still ... ]
>
> > This came up during a discussion with Patty Langasek, who is one of the
> > members of the antiharassment@debian.org alias:
> > Do we have a process for taking measures during DebConf in case of
> > severely unsuitable behaviour?
>
> Do you think that something more than this is needed?:
>
> Anti-harrassment
>
> DebConf is committed to a safe environment for all participants. All
> attendees are expected to treat all people and facilities with respect and
> help create a welcoming environment. If you notice behavior that fails to
> meet this standard, please speak up and help to keep DebConf as respectful
> as we expect it to be.
>
> If you are harassed and requests to stop are not successful, or notice a
> disrespectful environment, the organizers want to help. Please contact us
> at antiharassment@debian.org. We will treat your request with dignity and
> confidentiality, investigate, and take whatever actions appropriate. We
> can provide information on security, emergency services, transportation,
> alternative accommodations, or whatever else may be necessary. If
> mediation is not successful, DebConf reserves the right to to take action
> against those who do not cease unacceptable behavior.
>
> http://debconf13.debconf.org/register.xhtml#antiharassment
>
> > It might be useful to add something about that in
> > https://wiki.debconf.org/wiki/DebConf13/Welcome
> > for future editions of DebConf.
>
> I think that speaks to the incomplete integration between the
> debconfN.debconf.org site and the wiki, more than anything else. If we were
> consistently directing people via the former rather than the latter, perhaps
> the existing notice would be sufficient?
Right, I did not find that notice in the Registration page. I agree that
its content is sufficient, and that we only need to make sure that it's
not too far from the critical path of DebConf attendees.
Lucas
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