diff --git a/CodeOfConduct.md b/CodeOfConduct.md index f2434be..b043d24 100644 --- a/CodeOfConduct.md +++ b/CodeOfConduct.md @@ -1,13 +1,17 @@ -DevRel Collective (formally known as Evangelist Collective) exists to facilitate sharing information, resources, and encouragement among the Developer Relations community. +# DevRel Collective Code of Conduct + +The DevRel Collective (formally known as Evangelist Collective) exists to facilitate sharing information, resources, and encouragement among the Developer Relations community. We believe our mission is best served in an environment that is friendly, safe, and accepting; free from intimidation or harassment. Towards this end, certain behaviors and practices will not be tolerated. -# tl;dr +## tl;dr + * Be respectful * No solicitation * We're here to help: + - Quintessence Anx: @quintessence - Jocelyn: @jocelyn - Daniel 'phrawzty' Maher: @phrawzty @@ -18,19 +22,21 @@ Towards this end, certain behaviors and practices will not be tolerated. - Jeremy Meiss: @jeremymeiss * Abusive behavior is never tolerated -* Data published to DevRel Collective is hosted at the discretion of the administrators, and may be removed +* Data published to DevRel Collective is hosted at the discretion of the Administrators, and may be removed * Violations of this code may result in swift and permanent expulsion from the DevRel Collective community -# Scope -We expect all members of the DevRel Collective community, including administrators, users, facilitators, and vendors to abide by this Code of Conduct at all times in all DevRel Collective community venues, online and in person, all public and private channels, and in one-on-one communications pertaining to DevRel Collective affairs. +## Scope + +We expect all members of the DevRel Collective community, including Administrators, users, facilitators, and vendors to abide by this Code of Conduct at all times in all DevRel Collective community venues, online and in person, all public and private channels, and in one-on-one communications pertaining to DevRel Collective affairs. This policy covers the usage of the DevRel Collective Slack community, as well as the DevRel Collective website, and any DevRel Collective-related events. This Code of Conduct is in addition to, and does not in any way nullify or invalidate, any other terms or conditions related to use of DevRel Collective. -The definitions of various subjective terms such as "discriminatory", "hateful", or "confusing" will be decided at the sole discretion of the DevRel Collective administrators. +The definitions of various subjective terms such as "discriminatory", "hateful", or "confusing" will be decided at the sole discretion of the DevRel Collective Administrators. + +## Friendly, Harassment-Free Space -# Friendly, Harassment-Free Space We are committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, religion, age, physical appearance, body size, race, or similar personal characteristics. We ask that you please respect that people have differences of opinion regarding technical choices, and acknowledge that every design or implementation choice carries a trade-off and numerous costs. There is seldom a single right answer. A difference of technology preferences is never a license to be rude. @@ -45,13 +51,15 @@ Harassment includes, but is not limited to: harmful or prejudicial verbal or wri Any member of a hate organization, or supporter of such, is not welcome. -Everything shared in the DevRel Collective is under FrieNDA. +Everything shared in the DevRel Collective is under FrieNDA. + ### FrieNDA + > All opinions, concerns, feelings, rants, and viewpoints, whether about people, events, companies, or the tech industry, shared in this Slack shouldn't be shared without the explicit (and enthusiastic) consent of the person who shared it. This includes sharing information without attributing it to the specific person who said it (e.g. "I heard in a Slack team I'm a part of that... "). In short, if the information is public knowledge (i.e. can be cited by a readily available online source), it's fine to share, but if you're quoting an individual's opinion, you must receive their permission first. +## Acceptable Content -# Acceptable Content -The DevRel Collective administrators reserve the right to make judgement calls about what is and isn't appropriate in published content. These are guidelines to help you be successful in our community. +The DevRel Collective Administrators reserve the right to make judgement calls about what is and isn't appropriate in published content. These are guidelines to help you be successful in our community. Content must contain something applicable to the previously stated goals of the DevRel Collective community. "Spamming", that is, publishing any form of content that is not applicable, is not allowed. @@ -61,36 +69,53 @@ Content must not be malware. For example, content (code, video, pictures, words, Content name, description, and other visible metadata must not include abusive, inappropriate, or harassing content. -# No Solicitation +## No Solicitation + We all work for great companies (or have our own consultancies), and 'evangelizing' our products and services is part of what we do. But this is meant as a space to learn good practices from each other, talk about our careers, our wins, struggles, etc. It's not meant to be a place to solicit new business. To that end, direct, unsolicited pitching of a business, product, or service to other members, whether it be in a channel or Direct Message (DM) is not allowed. -# Reporting Violations of this Code of Conduct -If you believe someone is harassing you or has otherwise violated this Code of Conduct, please contact any of the admins listed at the top of this document and send us an abuse report. If this is the initial report of a problem, please include as much detail as possible. It is easiest for us to address issues when we have more context. +## Consequences -# Consequences -All content published to DevRel Collective, including user account credentials, is hosted at the sole discretion of the DevRel Collective administrators. +All content published to DevRel Collective, including user account credentials, is hosted at the sole discretion of the DevRel Collective Administrators. Unacceptable behavior from any community member, including sponsors, employees, customers, or others with decision-making authority, will not be tolerated. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. -If a community member engages in unacceptable behavior, the DevRel Collective administrators may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including a temporary ban or permanent expulsion from the community without warning (and without refund in the case of a paid event or service). +If a community member engages in unacceptable behavior, the DevRel Collective Administrators may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including a temporary ban or permanent expulsion from the community without warning (and without refund in the case of a paid event or service). -# Addressing Grievances -If you feel you have been falsely or unfairly accused of violating this Code of Conduct, please notify the DevRel Collective admin team either by posting in #moderators or reaching out privately via DM to any of the admins listed at the top of this document. +## Reporting Violations of this Code of Conduct -We will do our best to ensure that your grievance is handled appropriately. +If you believe someone is harassing you or has otherwise violated this Code of Conduct, please use [this]() form to submit a report which will then be reviewed by the Admin team. The Admin members who will review this report are: -In general, we will choose the course of action that we judge as being most in the interest of fostering a safe and friendly community. + - Quintessence Anx: @quintessence + - Jocelyn: @jocelyn + - Daniel 'phrawzty' Maher: @phrawzty + - Ruth Cheesley: @Ruth_Cheesley + - Nyah Macklin: @Nyah_Macklin + - Robin Moffat: @rmoff + - Mary Thengvall @mary_grace + - Jeremy Meiss: @jeremymeiss + +If this is the initial report of a problem, please include as much detail as possible. It is easiest for us to address issues when we have more context. If your report is about a particular Admin member or if you don't feel comfortable using the form, you can also Direct Message via Slack any individual Admin team member the contents of your report with any relevant information and it will be handled accordingly. Form submitters will have an option to decide whether or not they want to be informed of the details of the decision. + +### Process -# Contact Info -Please contact any of the admins listed at the top of this document if you need to report a problem or address a grievance related to an abuse report. +The Admin team (minus any individuals included in the report if applicable) will review the report, ask for clarifying information and/or come to a decision. We will do our best to ensure that your grievance is handled appropriately. In general, we will choose the course of action that we judge as being most in the interest of fostering a safe and friendly community. + +### Addressing Grievances + +If you feel you have been falsely or unfairly accused of violating this Code of Conduct, please notify the DevRel Collective Admin team either by posting in #moderators or reaching out privately via DM to any of the Admins listed at the top of this document. + +### Contact Info + +Please contact any of the Admins listed at the top of this document if you need to report a problem or address a grievance related to an abuse report. You are also encouraged to contact us if you are curious about something that might be "on the line" between appropriate and inappropriate content. We are happy to provide guidance to help you be a successful part of our community. -# Credit and License +## Credit and License + This Code of Conduct borrows heavily from the NodeBots Code of Conduct, which in turn borrows from the npm Code of Conduct, which was derived from the Stumptown Syndicate Citizen's Code of Conduct, and the Rust Project Code of Conduct. This document may be reused under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.