The Last Call on the IRTF Code of Conduct has concluded.
Thanks to all those who sent comments and provided feedback:
[draft-perkins-irtf-code-of-conduct-05](https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-perkins-irtf-code-of-conduct/)
has now been submitted with the following minor changes:
* Move the Rationale earlier in the document
* Clarify definition of harassment to read “Harassment is behaviour
that is unwelcome, hostile, or intimidating. Harassment includes, in
particular, …” rather than “Harassment is unwelcome, hostile, or
intimidating behaviour, in particular….”
* Be specific that harassment is not tolerated in virtual meetings
rather than implying this under “other online forums”.
* Add a paragraph to say: “The IRTF sometimes organises meetings or
activities that co-locate with events organised by others. These
meetings or activities may need to follow the anti-harassment policy of
the hosting event, which may differ from that of the IRTF. In such
cases, the organisers of the IRTF meeting or activity should check with
the IRTF Chair to confirm that the policy is acceptable and it should be
made clear to participants what policy applies.”
* Clarify that permanent suspension of posting rights requires approval
from the IRTF Chair, not merely consultation.
* Minor clarifications to the wording about Language and Imagery.
* Clarify that documents Internet drafts that build on prior work should
only be written with the permission of any co-authors.
* In research ethics, rephrase “ensuring that those who bear the risk
also gain some benefit” to “taking care to ensure that…”
* Clarify that “restrict individual from using IRTF systems” should
be “…using IRTF IT systems” to match [RESTRICTING].
The draft will now proceed to the IRSG review stage.
Colin
On 28 Aug 2024, at 11:47, Colin Perkins wrote:
The IRSG is proposing that the IRTF adopt the code of conduct
described in
[draft-perkins-irtf-code-of-conduct](https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-perkins-irtf-code-of-conduct/).
If adopted, this code of conduct will apply to participation in all
IRTF research groups, the IRTF open meeting, IRTF workshops such as
the ANRW, mailing list discussions, and other IRTF activities.
The code of conduct provides guidelines for conduct in meetings and on
mailing lists, use of language and imagery, academic integrity,
research ethics, and accessibility.
The IRSG is proposing the IRTF adopt this code of conduct, distinct
from that of the IETF ([RFC
7154](https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/rfc7154/)), because the IETF
code of conduct is focussed on appropriate conduct for the development
of standards, while the IRTF needs guidelines for the conduct of
research. The differences between the two documents reflect the
different roles of IRTF and IETF. Policies that are shared between the
two organisations, such as those relating to anti-harassment and
inclusive language, and the role of the Ombudsteam, are included by
reference.
This proposal has been under discussion by the IRSG since October
2023. Community feedback has been sought via the IRTF announcement
mailing list, in the IRTF open meetings at IETF 118, 119, and 120, and
in the plenary of the recent IETF 120 meeting in Vancouver. A number
of research groups have also previously circulated calls for feedback.
If you have any final comments or feedback on this [proposed IRTF code
of
conduct](https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-perkins-irtf-code-of-conduct/),
please send them to the IRSG ([email protected]) with a copy to the
[email protected] mailing list. The deadline for comments is
Friday, September 13, 2024.
Colin Perkins
IRTF Chair
