Adopt a Code of Conduct

[rogerhoward]

A Code of Conduct helps define expected behavior so that everyone understands what's considered appropriate in our community, both online and in person. Ideally a CoC will help everyone feel welcome.

Suggested Codes of Conduct we can use as a model?

[torch2424]

Might I suggest the MLH code of conduct.

the usual tldr; is Don't be a jerk :)

http://static.mlh.io/docs/mlh-code-of-conduct.pdf

[rogerhoward]

👍

[rogerhoward]

@davidnuon @karimamer @torch2424 Quick, easy read. I suggest we adopt this unless there are objections.

I'll leave this issue open until Sat.

[torch2424]

Sounds good! Of course, we reference the mlh code of conduct, and replace mlh with code and coffee haha

[karimamer]

i would like to add some stuff to that code of conduct

• That in the words I speak and the actions I take, I shall demonstrate respect, dignity, and empathy for my fellow human beings; that when I disagree with ideas, I will do so constructively, respectfully, and graciously; and that I will communicate non-violently with empathy and honest self-expression;
  That I shall embrace and celebrate the abundant diversity in the human species, and refuse to feel threatened by those different from me;
  That if I become aware of any behavior by others which is inconsistent with this pledge, I shall take immediate action to report such behavior to event organizers;
  That if there comes a time I no longer wish to keep this code of conduct, or if I wantonly behave in a manner inconsistent with these promises, I shall immediately cease participation in the event,

but other then that 👍

[rogerhoward]

@karimamer i love that - a lot of it overlaps with the existing MLH CofC... i'd actually move that we just adopt this statement instead of MLH, maybe with a few minor edits.

[torch2424]

@rogerhoward I agree with this

[karimamer]

👍 I agree

[poproar]

👍 @karimamer Quick, concise, clean, and simple.

[masterH3X]

I agree with @karimamer

[thebeachdev]

I like what Karim said, but I was wondering if we adopted the MLH, would we input member related contact info in it? I'm referencing to the Reporting Procedures part.