diff --git a/docs/federation/code-of-coop.md b/docs/federation/code-of-coop.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..57adb69 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/federation/code-of-coop.md @@ -0,0 +1,160 @@ +--- +title: Code of Co-operation +--- + +> Huge thanks to the folks at [Varia](https://varia.zone/) & +> [LURK](https://lurk.org) who carefully prepared wonderful Code of Conduct +> documents which we have adapted for our needs (with permission). See the +> original documents [here](https://varia.zone/en/pages/code-of-conduct.html) +> and [there](https://lurk.org/TOS.txt). + +Co-op Cloud is used by several communities coming from a variety of cultural, +ethnic and professional backgrounds. We strive for to be welcoming to people of +these various backgrounds and provide a non-toxic and harassment-free +environment. + +The Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines that help establish shared values +and ensure that behaviour that may harm participants is avoided. + +We acknowledge that we come from different backgrounds and all have certain +biases and privileges. Therefore, this Code of Conduct cannot account for all +the ways that people might feel excluded, unsafe or uncomfortable. We commit to +open dialogues, and as such this Code of Conduct is never finished and should +change whenever needed. We amend this document over time so it reflects the +priorities and sensitivities of the community as it changes. + +It is a collective responsibility for all of us to enact the behaviour +described in this document. + +## Expected behaviour + +We expect each other to: + +### Be considerate... + +...of each other, the space we enter, the Co-op Cloud community and the +practices that it houses. + +### Be open and generous... + +...while trying not to make assumptions about others. This can include +assumptions about identity, knowledge, experiences or preferred pronouns. Be +generous with our time and our abilities, when we are able to. Help others, but +ask first. There are many ways to contribute to a collective practice, which +may differ from our individual ways. + +### Be respectful... + +...of different viewpoints and experiences. Respect physical and emotional +boundaries. Be respectful of each others' limited time and energy. Take each +other and each other's practices seriously. Acknowledge that this might lead to +disagreement. However, disagreement is no excuse for poor manners. + +### Be responsible.... + +...for the promises we make, meaning that we follow up on our commitments. We +take responsibility for the good things we do, but also for the bad ones. We +listen to and act upon respectful feedback. We correct ourselves when +necessary, keeping in mind that the impact of our words and actions on other +people doesn't always match our intent. + +### Be dedicated... + +...which means not letting the group happen to us, but making the group +together. We participate in the group with self-respect and don't exhaust +ourselves. This might mean saying how we feel, setting boundaries, being clear +about our expectations. Nobody is expected to be perfect in this community. +Asking questions early avoids problems later. Those who are asked should be +responsive and helpful. + +### Be empathetic... + +..by actively listening to others and not dominating discussions. We give each +other the chance to improve and let each other step up into positions of +responsibility. We make room for others. We are aware of each other's feelings, +provide support where necessary, and know when to step back. One's idea of +caring may differ from how others want to be cared for. We ask to make sure +that our actions are wanted. + +### Foster an inclusive environment... + +...by trying to create opportunities for others to express views, share skills +and make other contributions. Being together is something we actively work on +and requires negotiation. We recognize that not everyone has the same +opportunities, therefore we must be sensitive to the context we operate in. +There are implicit hierarchies that we can challenge, and we should strive to +do so. When we organize something (projects, events, etc.), we think about how +we can consider degrees of privilege, account for the needs of others, promote +an activist stance and support other voices. + +## Unacceptable behaviour + +### No structural or personal discrimination + +Attitudes or comments promoting or reinforcing the oppression of any groups or +people based on gender, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, +nationality, sexuality, sexual orientation, religion, disability, mental +illness, neurodiversity, personal appearance, physical appearance, body size, +age, or class. Do not claim “reverse-isms”, for example “reverse racism”. + +### No harrassment + +Neither public nor private. Also no deliberate intimidation, stalking, +following, harassing photography or recording, disruption of events, +aggressive, slanderous, derogatory, or threatening comments online or in person +and unwanted physical or electronic contact or sexual attention. No posting or +disseminating libel, slander, or other disinformation. + +### No violation of privacy + +Namely publishing others’ private information, such as a physical or electronic +address, without explicit permission. Do not take or publish photos or +recordings of others after their request to not do so. Delete recordings if +asked. + +### No unwelcome sexual conduct + +Including unwanted sexual language, imagery, actions, attention or advances. + +### No destructive behaviour + +Or any other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate. This +includes (but is not exclusive to) depictions of violence without content +warnings, consistently and purposely derailing or disrupting conversations, or +other behaviour that persistently disrupts the ability of others to engage in +the group or space. + +## Intervention procedure + +**Immediate intervention (help is needed now!)** + +If you are feeling unsafe, you can immediately contact the Co-op Cloud members +who are tasked with making sure the code of co-operation is respected. + +These contact people are members of Co-op Cloud who will do their best to help, +or to find the correct assistance if relevant/necessary. Here is the list so +far. If you would like to help in this task, please also feel free to volunteer +to be a support member. + +> handle: `sordidwhiskey` contact: +> [helo@coopcloud.tech](mailto:helo@coopcloud.tech) handle: `3wc` contact: +> [helo@coopcloud.tech](mailto:helo@coopcloud.tech) + +For example, something happened during a still-ongoing online event and needs +to be acted upon right away. Action is taken immediately when this violation of +the code of co-operation is reported. This could involve removing an attendee +from said event. + +## Non-immediate intervention (a situation that requires more time) + +Other violations need to be considered and consulted upon with more people or +in a more measured way. For example: If you experience an ongoing pattern of +harrassment; if you witness structurally unacceptable behaviour; if somebody +keeps "accidentally" using discriminatory language, after being asked to stop. + +If you feel comfortable or able, discuss the issues with the involved parties +before consulting a mediator. We prefer to constructively resolve disagreements +together and work to right the wrong, when it is possible and safe to do so. +However, if the problems still persist, those who are responsible for enforcing +the code of co-operation can help you deal with these kinds of problems. +Contact the members listed above. Information will be handled with sensitivity. diff --git a/docs/federation/index.md b/docs/federation/index.md index 32fc2c6..85f4bf8 100644 --- a/docs/federation/index.md +++ b/docs/federation/index.md @@ -38,4 +38,10 @@ This is the public facing page where we publish all things federation in the ope [Tools We Use](/federation/tools){ .md-button .md-button--primary } +- __Code of Co-operation__ + + Be excellent to each other 💝 + + [Read More](/federation/code-of-coop){ .md-button .md-button--primary } + diff --git a/mkdocs.yml b/mkdocs.yml index 0075257..08b6bfd 100644 --- a/mkdocs.yml +++ b/mkdocs.yml @@ -105,6 +105,7 @@ nav: - "Bylaws": federation/bylaws.md - "Finance": federation/finance.md - "Membership": federation/membership.md + - "Code of Co-operation": federation/code-of-coop.md - "Resolutions": - federation/resolutions/index.md - "Passed":