Well, we have rules but we don't have a silly prescriptive law in our hackerspace. The rules are all made by experience not guesswork and intentions. Sample ru

Well, we have rules but we don't have a silly prescriptive law in our hackerspace. The rules are all made by experience not guesswork and intentions. Sample rules that were retired: * any member may ask anyone else to desist and go away or shut up and you have to comply (hasn't been invoked yet to any real extent - people tend to comply) * any member may ask a non-member to leave (likewise) - criminal stuff is covered already * we have a list of persona non grata - preferably do not let them in or keep them under constant supervision - list gets outdated, these people tend to not show up, new members have no idea * do not take excessive phone calls in open space - just asking is good enough Rules that we kept: * is not a hotel or sleeping space - do not abuse the coach - crashing is fine, doing that many times in a row is not * is not a pub - take excessive drinking elsewhere, likewise drug use or dealing * members can be banned by a vote in a specific matter - it has happened * keep the place clean (esp. put things back in their designated places, take out the trash and keep fridge clean of old mold) * how meetings and rule changes are made (consensus on an actual face to face meeting announced at least 48h ahead; must be at least one person from steering committee which is also chosen by consensus on a big meet by majority) Note there is nothing about harassment since there is no need to. The general rules are fine. There is also clear definition of who is responsible for upholding the rules. If we had a CoC like one of those "inclusive" ones we'd have to ban half to two thirds of the members. They are fond of religious and sometimes lewd jokes. Or are sometimes abrasive or crude. Abuse (incl. verbal, stalking) is not tolerated regardless since it is a bad plan and if it recurs it will get you banned - it has in the past. We do not write it in rules as it is dealt with on case by case basis. Mostly as it requires a vote and vote requires a discussion and presenting the points clearly. And anything illegal and disruptive will get the police called on you. Obviously.