[CREATE] Last round of comments: LGM Code of Conduct

[Gregory Pittman]

The only thing I would say is that it reads more like a preamble to a
code of conduct rather than a code of conduct itself. Maybe a bit too
much explaining.

I would look at trying to reduce the length, which I think is possible
since there seems to be some redundancy.

Greg


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> *Libre Graphics Meeting - Code of Conduct*
> 
> Since it's early beginnings in 2006, the Libre Graphics Meeting has been
> a melting pot where free software developers, practitioners and artists
> from all over the world have a chance to meet each other, exchange
> ideas, and plan the future of Free, Libre and Open Source graphics. The
> meeting is all about participation: free to attend, it is open to all.
> 
> We intend the Libre Graphics Meeting to be an event that inspires mutual
> respect, collaboration and exchange. The Libre Graphics Meeting Code of
> Conduct states our shared ideas about the desired behaviour of
> participants and organisers. This document is about conduct at the
> actual meeting, (including related social events, presentations and
> workshops), communication on the LGM mailing lists and IRC channels.
> 
> The Libre Graphics community is committed to providing a safe and
> welcoming environment for all participants, regardless of, for example:
> ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, appearance, impairment,
> religion, or technical ability.
> 
> We accept that people have differences of opinion, that they communicate
> those in various ways, and that social norms may vary across cultures. 
> Sometimes the impact our behaviour has on others isn't immediately
> apparent to us. Participants should speak openly and courteously with
> each other when they see, experience or speak about conduct that might
> be unwelcome.
> 
> Misunderstandings do sometimes occur, and people should be able to work
> things out between themselves whenever possible, in a courteous and
> respectful manner. They may seek the advice of a mutually trusted third
> party.
> 
> Harassment is not tolerated in any form. No matter who you are, if you
> feel threatened or violated as a result of intimidating, harassing,
> abusive, discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning conduct, or witness
> such behaviour, please immediately notify the contact person(s).
> 
> In case you think these things do not happen:
> http://geekfeminism.wikia.com/wiki/Timeline_of_incidents
> 
> To achieve the goals of the Code of Conduct, the organizers of the Libre
> Graphics Meeting:
> 
> -Will check before the selection of a location is made, if local laws
> are compatible with the CoC.
> - Will appoint dedicated contact persons, preferably from the local
> organizing team. Their names and contact details will be published on
> the LGM website before the event.
> - Will follow up on each issue brought to the attention of the contact
> person(s). This includes communicating with involved parties about
> further steps.
> 
> The contact person(s) will take appropriate measures when necessary,
> such as removing someone from the premises or channel.
> 
> *Purpose of the Code of Conduct document*
> 
> - For Participants: Feel safe. Participants know that if we experience
> something that we are not comfortable with, our concerns will be taken
> seriously - and that help is available.
> - For Organisers: Feel sure. Organisers know the standard to which the
> LGM community holds itself, and what to do when an issue arises.
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