On 19/02/2012 09:50, Michael Peel wrote:
We're* putting together a policy on participation at Wikimedia UK events, in
order to ensure that they are open to all, and that they don't have disruptive
or discriminatory behaviour taking place at them. The policy is at:
http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Participation_policy
Please take a look and let us know what you think to it, ideally on the talk
page. We'll be making a decision to formally adopt the policy in the next week
or so.
Meta-policy comment.
A policy stated as a series of bullet points? Since it is is a wiki,
the policy has a version control and history built in, but I would
prefer a context statement, setting out the background, scope and
limitations (e.g. expires in 36 months). I would also suggest a short
"Equality Impact Assessment" for each policy (can be empty, but give it
some thought!), and a review of that assessment when the policy changes.
These policies are owned and published by the Board of Wikimedia UK, but
it also worth thinking about "first author" or "point of contact" (who
would be a member of staff?).
Looking at the above policy, we have "activities" and those have
"participants" who.... participate. Hence, the policy. But what is an
"activity"? The wikimeets (London, Bristol, Coventry, etc) are excluded
or included? Policy should make that clear.
I like this one below. Could be a template for all policies. Who wrote
this??!??!
:-)
http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Diversity_and_Equalities_Policy
Gordo
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Gordon Joly
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Don't Leave Space To The Professionals!
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