From 9fe30f5b5fba69480624985bb52cd418404a26cf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sol Fisher Romanoff Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2022 00:43:17 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] add code of conduct --- CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md | 27 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 27 insertions(+) create mode 100644 CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md diff --git a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..533f55722 --- /dev/null +++ b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +# Akkoma Code of Conduct + +The Akkoma project aims to be **enjoyable** for anyone to participate in, regardless of their identity or level of expertise. To achieve this, the community must create an environment which is **safe** and **equitable**; the following guidelines have been created with these goals in mind. + +1. **This is not a professional space.** Individuality is not only welcome, but encouraged. Professionalism asks marginalized individuals to censor themselves, and perform their identity in an inauthentic, unchallenging manner, which caters solely to those in power (namely rich, white, cisgender, heterosexual men). Seeking professionalism is *antithetical* to the goal of equity, and thus, these guidelines reject it. + - Attempting to suppress self-expression or non-harmful speech is not acceptable for any reason. + - There will be queers, punks, femboys, drag queens, furries, hackers, kinksters, and all sorts of other people here. And the project will reflect that. If you don't like this, consider looking for Free Software projects [elsewhere](https://loose-files.keithhacks.cyou/img/trashcan.jpg). + +2. **Treat individuals with respect.** Differing experiences and viewpoints deserve to be respected, and bigotry and harassment are not tolerated under any circumstances. + - Individuals should never be made to feel unsafe or unvalued due to their age, gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, disability, religion, appearance, education, level of expertise, or other factors. + - Behaviour that is harmful in nature should be addressed and corrected *regardless of intent*. + - Respect personal boundaries and ask for clarification whenever they are unclear. + - (Obviously, hate does not count as merely a "differing viewpoint", because it is harmful in nature.) + +3. **Be understanding of differences in communication.** Not everyone is aware of unspoken social cues, and speech that is not intended to be offensive should not be treated as such simply due to an atypical manner of communication. + - Somebody who speaks bluntly is not necessarily rude, and somebody who swears a lot is not necessarily volatile. + - Try to confirm your interpretation of their intent rather than assuming bad faith. + +4. **"Uncomfortable" does not mean "unsafe".** In an ideal world, the community would be safe, equitable, enjoyable, *and* comfortable for all members at all times. Unfortunately, this is not always possible in reality. + - Safety and equity will be prioritized over comfort whenever it is necessary to do so. + - Weaponizing one's own discomfort to deflect accountability or censor an individual (e.g. "white fragility") is a form of discriminatory conduct. + +5. **Let people grow from their mistakes.** Nobody is perfect; even the most well-meaning individual can do something hurtful. Everyone should be given a fair opportunity to explain themselves and correct their behaviour. Portraying someone as inherently malicious prevents improvement and shifts focus away from the *action* that was problematic. + - Avoid bringing up past events that do not accurately reflect an individual's current actions or beliefs. (This is, of course, different from providing evidence of a recurring pattern of behaviour.) + +--- +This document was created by ~keith as part of punks default repository template, and is licensed under CC-BY-SA 4.0. The original template is here: -- 2.34.1 From fc3c0a877147a22521c6a0302fe40572e609ba4c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: FloatingGhost Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2022 16:59:14 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] Move professionalism under communication --- CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md | 15 ++++++--------- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md index 533f55722..b84f0a860 100644 --- a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md +++ b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md @@ -2,25 +2,22 @@ The Akkoma project aims to be **enjoyable** for anyone to participate in, regardless of their identity or level of expertise. To achieve this, the community must create an environment which is **safe** and **equitable**; the following guidelines have been created with these goals in mind. -1. **This is not a professional space.** Individuality is not only welcome, but encouraged. Professionalism asks marginalized individuals to censor themselves, and perform their identity in an inauthentic, unchallenging manner, which caters solely to those in power (namely rich, white, cisgender, heterosexual men). Seeking professionalism is *antithetical* to the goal of equity, and thus, these guidelines reject it. - - Attempting to suppress self-expression or non-harmful speech is not acceptable for any reason. - - There will be queers, punks, femboys, drag queens, furries, hackers, kinksters, and all sorts of other people here. And the project will reflect that. If you don't like this, consider looking for Free Software projects [elsewhere](https://loose-files.keithhacks.cyou/img/trashcan.jpg). - -2. **Treat individuals with respect.** Differing experiences and viewpoints deserve to be respected, and bigotry and harassment are not tolerated under any circumstances. - - Individuals should never be made to feel unsafe or unvalued due to their age, gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, disability, religion, appearance, education, level of expertise, or other factors. +1. **Treat individuals with respect.** Differing experiences and viewpoints deserve to be respected, and bigotry and harassment are not tolerated under any circumstances. + - Individuals should at all times be treated as equals, regardless of their age, gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, _or any other characteristic_. - Behaviour that is harmful in nature should be addressed and corrected *regardless of intent*. - Respect personal boundaries and ask for clarification whenever they are unclear. - (Obviously, hate does not count as merely a "differing viewpoint", because it is harmful in nature.) -3. **Be understanding of differences in communication.** Not everyone is aware of unspoken social cues, and speech that is not intended to be offensive should not be treated as such simply due to an atypical manner of communication. +2. **Be understanding of differences in communication.** Not everyone is aware of unspoken social cues, and speech that is not intended to be offensive should not be treated as such simply due to an atypical manner of communication. - Somebody who speaks bluntly is not necessarily rude, and somebody who swears a lot is not necessarily volatile. - Try to confirm your interpretation of their intent rather than assuming bad faith. + - Someone may not communicate as, or come across as a picture of "professionalism", but this should not be seen as a reason to dismiss them. This is a **casual** space, and communication styles can reflect that. -4. **"Uncomfortable" does not mean "unsafe".** In an ideal world, the community would be safe, equitable, enjoyable, *and* comfortable for all members at all times. Unfortunately, this is not always possible in reality. +3. **"Uncomfortable" does not mean "unsafe".** In an ideal world, the community would be safe, equitable, enjoyable, *and* comfortable for all members at all times. Unfortunately, this is not always possible in reality. - Safety and equity will be prioritized over comfort whenever it is necessary to do so. - Weaponizing one's own discomfort to deflect accountability or censor an individual (e.g. "white fragility") is a form of discriminatory conduct. -5. **Let people grow from their mistakes.** Nobody is perfect; even the most well-meaning individual can do something hurtful. Everyone should be given a fair opportunity to explain themselves and correct their behaviour. Portraying someone as inherently malicious prevents improvement and shifts focus away from the *action* that was problematic. +4. **Let people grow from their mistakes.** Nobody is perfect; even the most well-meaning individual can do something hurtful. Everyone should be given a fair opportunity to explain themselves and correct their behaviour. Portraying someone as inherently malicious prevents improvement and shifts focus away from the *action* that was problematic. - Avoid bringing up past events that do not accurately reflect an individual's current actions or beliefs. (This is, of course, different from providing evidence of a recurring pattern of behaviour.) --- -- 2.34.1 From a879197ef78f3c7534b3f79e9bb0800de8be23bc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: FloatingGhost Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2022 17:00:24 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] clarify characteristic --- CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md index b84f0a860..a05e3f29c 100644 --- a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md +++ b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ The Akkoma project aims to be **enjoyable** for anyone to participate in, regardless of their identity or level of expertise. To achieve this, the community must create an environment which is **safe** and **equitable**; the following guidelines have been created with these goals in mind. 1. **Treat individuals with respect.** Differing experiences and viewpoints deserve to be respected, and bigotry and harassment are not tolerated under any circumstances. - - Individuals should at all times be treated as equals, regardless of their age, gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, _or any other characteristic_. + - Individuals should at all times be treated as equals, regardless of their age, gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, _or any other characteristic_, intrinsic or otherwise. - Behaviour that is harmful in nature should be addressed and corrected *regardless of intent*. - Respect personal boundaries and ask for clarification whenever they are unclear. - (Obviously, hate does not count as merely a "differing viewpoint", because it is harmful in nature.) -- 2.34.1 From 8bb076d8a16b84b42edd3c8cde4b2a0cb370b300 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: FloatingGhost Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2022 11:54:30 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Fix attribution line --- CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md index a05e3f29c..599610780 100644 --- a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md +++ b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md @@ -21,4 +21,4 @@ The Akkoma project aims to be **enjoyable** for anyone to participate in, regard - Avoid bringing up past events that do not accurately reflect an individual's current actions or beliefs. (This is, of course, different from providing evidence of a recurring pattern of behaviour.) --- -This document was created by ~keith as part of punks default repository template, and is licensed under CC-BY-SA 4.0. The original template is here: +This document was adapted from one created by ~keith as part of punks default repository template, and is licensed under CC-BY-SA 4.0. The original template is here: -- 2.34.1