Re: Question for DPL candidates: Teetotaler outreach
Steve Langasek wrote:
> > However, moderating the atmosphere so that non-drinkers do not feel like
> > they are unwelcome, perhaps by curbing excess in some of the drinkers, might
> > be the key here.
>
> As DPL, what standard will you use to determine that some developers are
> drinking to excess?
I think I overspoke with my "curbing excess" sub-phrase; what I really
meant to convey was just like ensuring there are real options for
people choosing not to drink, simply adjusting the framing can make a
genuine change to the atmosphere.
(For example, referring to a meetup as "we're going to meet at The Golden
Hinde afterwards… would you care to join us?" lands — in my experience —
quite differently from "we're going for a few pints at..")
Defining a "standard" would not be very useful, both practically-speaking
(breathalysers?!) and would quickly start to look like the act of a
killjoy. Besides, being a nuisance to others is not and should not be
tolerated anyway, regardless of blood alcohol content - we need no special
rules in this area AFAICT.
Regards,
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