Hey,is a Diversity Statement really necessary? I mean we are people who want diversity and we know that diversity is important for society's survival.CheersSören Reinecke alias Valor Naram Original Message Subject: Re: [Diversity-talk] UK Chapter Feedback on Diversity StatementFrom: Rory McCann To: Adam Hoyle ,diversity-talk@openstreetmap.orgCC: Hi Adam,Thanks for the feedback from OSMUK.The 2nd line of the Diversity Statement says:> We have created this diversity statement because we believe that a diverse OpenStreetMap community is stronger and more vibrant. A diverse community where people treat each other with respect has more potential contributors and more sources for ideas, and will create a better map. Which could be read as a “why”. Personally, I view combating racism/sexism/bigotry as a moral imperative. Also some OSM groups around the world have welcomed the statement.Just FYI there is no Diversity Working Group, but instead a Special Committee. Working Groups are semi-permanent. This mailing list is for general interest in OSM & diversity and isn't specifically for the Diveristy & Inclusivity Special Committeee (DISCo!)(Although I am on this list and on the DISCo)On 19.04.20 22:38, Adam Hoyle wrote:> Hi Diversity Working Group,> > I'm writing on behalf of the UK Local Chapter (OSMUK). Regarding the OSM > Foundation Diversity Statement, we asked our members whether they > supported the statement and to provide any anonymous feedback which we > could pass on to the working group.> > The result was a broad level of support, with a few points, which I am > passing to you here:> > I don't personally understand the problems yet and would love to> find out, and increase the size and breadth of the community.> > > I support this as it is, on the basis that any pro-diversity> statement is better than none, but I think it's missing some> important points. It says that OSM wants a more diverse community> but not why! And it also fails to say clearly that diversity is> good, and that discrimination is also bad.> I would suggest, for example, adding a new sentence between the> second and third sentences like "We believe that the greater the> diversity in our community, the better OpenStreetMap will be.”> > > It's a sad comment on life today that this is even necessary. Also> a policy statement is merely a set of fine words which will remain> empty without an action plan and without an enforcement procedure.> > > I also agree with the comment about adding a sentence explaining why.> > > > Best,> > Adam> > ___> Diversity-talk mailing list> Code of Conduct: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Diversity/MailingList/CodeOfConduct> Contact the mods (private): diversity-talk-ow...@openstreetmap.org> ___Diversity-talk mailing listCode of Conduct: https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Diversity/MailingList/CodeOfConductContact the mods (private): diversity-talk-ow...@openstreetmap.org___
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