Anne, after a quick read of that web page, with the explanation of why they
structured that example that way I endorse that completely. That answers every
objection I had to other examples, and I think will satisfy everyone.
Everyone in this discussion should read that linked page.
Thank you Anne.
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> On May 17, 2021, at 9:41 PM, Anne LaVin wrote:
>
>
> Let's not allow tales of extreme behavior and edge cases to distract from the
> reality that *there have been real and serious issues between members of the
> origami community*, which means that some people now feel unsafe at community
> events.
>
> Do we not, as a community, have a responsibility to make sure that everyone
> is made to feel welcome, that the expected norms are made clear, and that
> there is a publicized and reliable process for dealing with problems when
> they do arise? To recognize that there are groups of people who, for all the
> varied societal reasons, are often marginalized, disrespected, harassed, and
> assaulted, and find ways to welcome and support them?
>
> Since the origami and origami convention world is not unique in having these
> issues, there have been many efforts to get such policies adopted in a wide
> range of types of gatherings, and lots of people have written different ones
> for different communities and situations. OUSA assembled one, and it tries to
> combine all the functions - from education about the norms, to lots of
> specifics about dos and don'ts, to the processes for reporting and dealing
> with a problem. Is it perfect? Probably not, but it's a start.
>
> Below is the text of a counter example. It is an intentionally extremely
> short, tight and simple Code written by a lawyer who covers such issues.
>
> What's it missing? Something which serves the education/norm-explanation
> function - modeling good behavior and explaining boundaries. But it's a
> really interesting legally-reasonable document. Adopting something like that
> and perhaps creating some other material to help educate people on what
> "civil" and "respectful" mean, would go a long way towards creating a pretty
> good system.
>
> Is implementing such a system more work for a convention organizer?
> Absolutely.
>
> But isn't welcoming, protecting and providing a safe place for us *all* to
> practice our beloved art together worth it?
>
>
>
> (https://www.codemag.com/article/1601021/Legal-Notes-Code-of-Conduct)
>
> Who is covered?
>
> Anyone who is affiliated with this Conference (The "Participant") is expected
> to conduct oneself in a civil manner and treat any other Participant with
> respect and civility. (The "Standard of Conduct"). A Participant includes,
> but is not limited to any Conference attendee, guest, sponsor, or staff.
>
> What is covered?
>
> The Standard of Conduct is defined by what is deemed to be generally accepted
> by the Conference; the conference location (the "Venue"); the Venue's own
> standards of conduct, rules and regulations; or any legal authority of which
> the Venue or Participant is subject. Any other conduct by a Participant that
> otherwise disrupts another Participant's Conference experience shall be
> covered as well.
>
> How is this enforced?
>
> Only timely and direct reports of violations with sufficient factual details
> to the Conference can be investigated. Upon investigation, allegations may
> result in sanctions including, but not limited to expulsion from the
> Conference and Venue without recourse. Any report deemed to have not been
> made in good faith or with a reasonable factual basis shall be treated as a
> violation. Investigations and sanctions imposed shall be conducted and
> determined in the sole discretion of the Conference. Nothing in this Standard
> of Conduct interferes with or discourages a Participant from exercising his
> or her right to contact the Venue and/or law enforcement directly and in such
> a case the Conference shall fully cooperate with the Venue and law
> enforcement.
>
