hmm. no, not concerned that it will scare people away. concerned that it may generate other issues. but the reality is that since there are so few incidents of any kind it is not that likely to come into play in any way. I suppose it is more a matter of principal than anything else.
Sent from my iPhone > On May 17, 2021, at 8:56 PM, Malachi Brown <[email protected]> wrote: > > >> On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 5:50 PM John Scully <[email protected]> >> wrote: > >> The problem (in my and many other’s opinion) >> > > I suggest that, at least in this conversation, we frame things as our own > opinions and avoid using nonspecific "others" to lend gravity to our point of > view. I am sure you know plenty of people who agree with you and you also > know plenty who would disagree with you. > > This is not a popularity contest or an election. This is a discussion to > figure out what kind of policies can be put in place to handle incidents of > harassment in a way that is safe for the victim and that is welcoming to a > broader audience. > > The answer to most of your other questions is that it is up to the event > organizers as to what what constitutes a "good" Code of Conduct and then it > is up to potential attendees to decide if it is something they are > comfortable with. > > Is your concern that having a Code of Conduct will scare away more attendees > than it might reassure and attract? > > malachi
