Re: [Debconf-team] Framework for taking measures in case of severely unsuitable behaviour during DebConf
On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 03:49:57PM +0200, Lucas Nussbaum wrote:
> On 21/08/13 at 06:13 -0700, Steve Langasek wrote:
> > 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
> > 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.
Thank you to everyone with the excellent feedback! I feel much more
comfortable with handling harrassment concerns now.
Thanks!
Patty
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