The problem with a Code of Conduct is that for it to have any meaning, it needs to be enforced--someone has to kick out repeat offenders, otherwise the code is

The problem with a Code of Conduct is that for it to have any meaning, it needs to be enforced--someone has to kick out repeat offenders, otherwise the code is just words. For this reason, having a code that reflects "what we aspire to," rather than "don't do this," is laudable, but probably not workable. At some point, I believe, you have to state consequences for specific actions.