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(That was a different poster's assertion.) The code actually says that you agree to be removed if you "wantonly behave in a manner inconsistent with" it, and o
by parenthephobia 11y ago
(That was a different poster's assertion.)
The code actually says that you agree to be removed if you "wantonly behave in a manner inconsistent with" it, and only one of the paragraphs mentioned minorities: they chose to lead with a general requirement to treat others with respect, dignity and empathy, regardless of who they are.
This is not a code of conduct designed to punish accidental "thought crime" against minorities: it is designed to prevent intentionally or recklessly offensive behaviour towards any and all conference attendees.
- f0code 11y agoI do not doubt the good intentions of the authors. They clearly spent a lot of time thinking it through, and came up with something they felt was the most inclusive, and opened it up for comment. None of that was required of them, yet they did it, and that is admirable. Sure, it was just one paragraph (or 1 of 5 bullet points in the pledge). Let's look at another: "That if I become aware of any behavior by others which is inconsistent with this pledge, I shall take immediate action to report such behavior to event organizers;" Coupled with this in particular from the previous quote: "examples of minority groups include..." 40% of this pledge says: If an event-goer commits and/or witnesses a behavior that could be offensive to a minority group of some sort, thanks for your money but we'll be taking those badges back, unless this hourly event staff member thinks you're cool.
- f0code 11y agoSorry for mis-attributing that comment.