doc: Create a Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct

[seekanddefine]

Our Github community profile is incomplete without this document and a template is provided by Github. This is the template with researchathens@gmail.com added for the contact. https://github.com/athensresearch/athens/community

[tangjeff0]

We have a CoC. It got migrated to Handbook I think. Should we just use that one?

[seekanddefine]

The Code of Conduct that previously existed was was guidelines on how to participate in Discord.

[tangjeff0]

@seekanddefine the CoC mentions Discord but it applies to the community in general. https://athensresearch.gitbook.io/handbook/main-stuff/welcome/code-of-conduct

[tangjeff0]

Seems stale. Closing. Can re-open if work resumes on this

[seekanddefine]

The previous CoC had the following sections:

•  Values-some quotes
• Athens Discord-invite, kick, auto-moderate
• Discord Official-their privacy policy and terms of service

It said nothing about what behaviors were acceptable in a black and white way. There are Athens contributors who are not active on Discord. The policy must detail behaviors that are to be prevented including workplace discrimination and business resources for personal use. 

I rewrote the CoC because this is inadequate and puts Athens at risk with greater liability. It still needs updated because it is now a very basic contributor CoC with the previous text at the bottom. Outcome Health, a startup with 500 million, valued at 5.5 billion, was sued by investors because it was lying to customers. It ended with an SEC investigation and an updated code of conduct because it hadn't told employees that they couldn't lie. A company can't assume people the hire will have the same ethics. A company of any size needs a CoC and it is legally mandated for public companies. This is the first document new employees should review and agree to, many require a physical signature. This is about risk mitigation and compliance, but also marketing and attracting people who are aligned with a commitment to high standards and right conduct.

[tangjeff0]

Thank you for elaborating on what was missing. This seems like an important document for Athens. Merging in now. Will want to consolidate both this CoC and the other eventually because there is overlap. cc @joelhans