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<header>
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<title>Community Code of Conduct</title>
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<abstract>
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This document describes the XMPP Standard Foundation's Code of Conduct
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This document describes the XMPP Standard Foundation's Code of Conduct.
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</abstract>
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&LEGALNOTICE;
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<number>0458</number>
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&dcridland;
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&stpeter;
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<revision>
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<version>0.3</version>
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<version>0.4.0</version>
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<date>2023-12-11</date>
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<initials>psa</initials>
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<remark><p>Address Last Call feedback; complete a copy edit and apply clarifications in several places.</p></remark>
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</revision>
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<revision>
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<version>0.3.0</version>
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<date>2023-09-14</date>
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<initials>psa</initials>
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<remark><p>Address substantive feedback from JC Brand; add Peter Saint-Andre as co-author to help address future feedback.</p></remark>
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</header>
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<section1 topic='Introduction' anchor='intro'>
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<p>The XMPP Standards Foundation provides a number of venues, both physical and virtual, for discussion
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and community activity. These include mailing lists, chatrooms, Summits, and so on. It also
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and community activity. These include email lists, chatrooms, in-person Summits, and so on. It also
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produces much output designed for the general public, such as the XEPs themselves, the website,
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and kiosks or stands at actual events. Collectively, these are the XMPP Standards Foundation
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Activities.</p>
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<p>The Members of the Foundation, and the wider community of participants in the XSF Activities, are
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diverse in viewpoints and goals. We see this as a benefit - we wish the maximize the
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applicability and quality of our protocols, and therefore we wish to maximize the pool of
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potential participants who might offer their unique viewpoints and help us reach new goals.</p>
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potential participants who might offer their unique viewpoints and help us achieve our goals.</p>
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<p>It makes sense that there is a Code of Conduct that applies to the behaviour we expect both of
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ourselves and any other community members when participating in discussions or producing that
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public output.</p>
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ourselves and any other community members when participating in XSF Activities, especially for the sake of that public output.</p>
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</section1>
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<section1 topic='The Code of Conduct' anchor='conduct'>
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<section2 topic="Welcome" anchor='welcome'>
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<p>You are welcome. Ensure that you are also welcoming. We want
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<p>You are welcome at XSF Activities. Ensure that you are also welcoming of others. We want
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everyone to feel welcome no matter what the colour of their skin, where they live,
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or where their ancestors came from. We want to welcome people from all
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cultures, and religions, and of all sizes and shapes. We want people to be welcome no
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</section2>
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<section2 topic="Assume Good Faith" anchor='assume-good-faith'>
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<p>We are a diverse community, working often to multiple goals. We
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assume the best intent from each other, and do not ascribe malice. Assume that if
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assume the best intent from each other, and do not ascribe malice to others. Assume that if
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someone is complaining about your conduct, it is because they either genuinely feel it
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is exclusionary to them, or they genuinely believe it is exclusionary to others - in the
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first instance, take it as a learning experience, correct your conduct and move on. If
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is exclusionary to them, or they genuinely believe it is exclusionary to others -
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simply take it as a learning experience, correct your conduct and move on. If
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possible, assume, too, that bad conduct from others may derive from a misunderstanding
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or a lack of that learning experience rather than a deliberate attempt to exclude - in
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the first instance, correct them and move on. Do not, however, use this as an excuse for
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bad conduct or a reason to ignore it.</p>
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or a lack of that learning experience rather than a deliberate attempt to exclude -
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simply correct them and move on. Do not, however, use this as an excuse for
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your own bad conduct or a reason to ignore bad conduct by others.</p>
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</section2>
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<section2 topic="Pick Your Words" anchor='pick-your-words'>
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<p>A small amount of effort in ensuring your words are
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professional and polite, and avoiding subjects and expressions that may offend, goes a
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long way. Humour is not a mitigating factor here.</p>
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<p>It's often useful to limit your comments to the point you wish to make if you're unsure.</p>
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long way. If you're unsure, it's often useful to limit your comments to the point you wish to make.</p>
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<p>Additionally, because participants in XSF events and venues typically do not all share a common native language or culture, take extra care to ensure that your words can be understood clearly and without offense.</p>
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<p>Attempting to say something humourous does not excuse a poor choice of words. It is very easy for humourous statements to miss the mark.</p>
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<p>Examples of what to avoid:</p>
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<ul>
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<li>Racist language, whether intentional or not.</li>
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However, it is vital that while we are open and honest in our criticism, we do so with
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the calm respect we expect of others and with tolerance for other points of view.</p>
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<ul>
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<li>Try to be open over your point of view, intents and
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<li>Try to be open regarding your point of view, intents and
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interests when expressing critique: this helps to discuss the different
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points of view in a constructive way.</li>
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<li>Try phrasing comments as an invitation to explore an issue.</li>
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<p>We are, fundamentally, a community of people working to
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share technology with each other. We should be friendly toward each
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other, and act to support each other's efforts.</p>
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<p>Examples of what to avoid</p>
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<p>Examples of what to avoid:</p>
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<ul>
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<li>Impersonation of other people (copying their nickname, avatar, and so on).</li>
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<li>Privacy breaches, including doxxing etc.</li>
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a XSF chatroom or mailing list, or contribute to XSF documents such as the XEP series.</p>
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<p>Naturally, under normal circumstances, the XMPP Standards Foundation welcomes and encourages
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participation in XSF Activities. Nevertheless, the XSF does reserve the right to partially or
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completely exclude anyone from any activity, for any reason.</p>
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completely exclude anyone from any Activity, for any reason.</p>
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<p>The final decision on such exclusions is made by the Board, who may from time to time appoint a Work
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Team, called the Conduct Team, to act on their behalf. If the Work Team has not been appointed,
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the Conduct Team is the Board.</p>
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sanction bad behaviour outside of XSF Activities should the need arise.</p>
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<p>Note also that this is not intended to mean that any XMPP developer's behaviour will be
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scrutinised constantly - using, for example, racist language in a talk about your XMPP
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project would be problematic here, but using sexualised language in your erotic fiction
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project would be problematic, but using sexualised language in your erotic fiction
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hobby is unlikely to be relevant to this Code of Conduct.</p>
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<p>However, higher standards may be applied to those seen as representative of the community,
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such as XSF Members and, in particular, members of the Board or Council.</p>
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<section2 topic="Reporting" anchor='reporting'>
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<p>If you witness bad conduct by somebody - that is, if you feel someone's behaviour does not
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live up to this Code of Conduct - please do express your concern (calmly and gently) to that
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person at the time, but only if you feel able. This allows the person to recognise their behaviour
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may be problematic an correct it at the time without undue escalation. If you feel uncomfortable
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to do so that is perfectly fine and will not affect further handling of the incident.</p>
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<p>Whether or not you called it out, do one of the following:</p>
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person at the time, but only if you feel comfortable and competent to do so. This allows the person to recognise that their behaviour
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may be problematic and to correct it at the time without undue escalation. However, if you feel uncomfortable
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expressing your concern, that is perfectly fine and it will not affect further handling of the incident.</p>
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<p>Whether or not you expressed your concern at the time of the incident, you are encouraged to do one of the following:</p>
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<ul>
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<li>Let the Conduct Team know.</li>
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<li>Let the Board know.</li>
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<li>Let at least one member of the Board, and preferably more, know.</li>
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</ul>
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<p>Who you report it might depend on who was involved in the incident - you
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may feel that members of the Conduct Team or the Board were involved or present and wish
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to report to others.</p>
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<p>It may also be in some cases people may prefer to report informally; while
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may feel that members of the Conduct Team or the Board were involved or present and therefore wish
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to report the incident to people who were not involved.</p>
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<p>In some cases, people may prefer to report an incident informally; while
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reporting "properly" is preferred, if possible the Conduct Team should strive to handle
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informal reports in the same way as formal reports, while at the same time not encouraging unverifiable reports such as gossip or hearsay.</p>
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<p>Importantly, even if someone else called it out or said to you they would report it, report
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it anyway. This ensures the Conduct Team have a clear understanding of what happened and who
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<p>Importantly, even if someone else expressed concern or said to you that they would report an incident, please report
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it anyway. This helps to ensure that the Conduct Team have a clear understanding of what happened and who
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saw the conduct, and allows the Conduct Team to identify any longer term patterns.</p>
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<p>When you report it, include the place, date and time, and report it as calmly as
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<p>When you report the incident, include the place, date and time, and report it as calmly as
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possible.</p>
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</section2>
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<section2 topic="Consideration" anchor='consideration'>
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<p>Finally, the Conduct Team will make a decision on whether sanctions or other actions should be taken, and determine the exact form of such sanctions or actions.</p>
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</section2>
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<section2 topic="Sanctions and Actions" anchor='sanctions-and-actions'>
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<p>The purpose of a Code of Conduct is to ensure our community is as
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<p>The purpose of a Code of Conduct is to ensure that our community is as
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welcoming and inclusive as possible. Sanctions are by their nature exclusionary,
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and many Actions are unlikely be to welcoming to those involved. Therefore the
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Conduct Team must consider how to ensure the Actions they take and the
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Sanctions they impose resolve the concerns proportionally, balancing the
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needs of the community with the individuals that form it, with the goal of
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needs of the community with the individuals that form it, always keeping in mind the goal of
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maximizing inclusion and promoting positive behaviours.</p>
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<p>The Conduct team will normally have its authority to make decisions delegated to it
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by the Board. In some cases the Conduct Team may choose to hand its recommendation on
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the audience which witnessed it. In high profile cases, therefore, the Conduct Team may decide
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the result will be announced publicly in order to restore trust.</p>
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<p>Sanctions may consist of having the ability to participate reduced or removed from some or
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all XSF Activities. Actions may include discussion with the Conduct Team. These are
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non-exhaustive.</p>
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all XSF Activities. Actions may include discussion with the Conduct Team. These are
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only examples and are non-exhaustive.</p>
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<p>Many minor incidents will, therefore, not be reported publicly at all, and - even if there is
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an agreement that bad conduct occurred - may not result in any visible actions at all.</p>
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an agreement that bad conduct occurred - may not result in any visible Actions at all.</p>
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</section2>
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<section2 topic="Appeal" anchor='appeal'>
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<p>If you disagree with the decision made by the Board and you were either the subject of bad
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conduct or subject to the actions or sanctions, you may appeal in writing by sending an
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email to the Board. The Board will consider your argument as written and will normally
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<p>If you disagree with the decision made by the Conduct Team or the Board and you were either the person affected by bad
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conduct or the person subject to the Actions or Sanctions, you may appeal in writing by sending an
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email to the Board (or to the Board via a particular member). The Board will consider your argument as written and will normally
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respond. The Board's decision after appeal is, however, final.</p>
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</section2>
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<section2 topic="Situations Requiring Immediate Action" anchor='immediate'>
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<p>The foregoing process assumes that there is time for reporting, consideration, and well-reasoned decision-making "in a quiet hour". However, two very different kinds of situation might require immediate action:</p>
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<ol>
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<li>Clearly offensive, threatening, or disruptive but somewhat minor behaviour, for example "drive-by" comments in online chatrooms.</li>
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<li>Behaviour that poses a clear and present threat of physical harm, for example a fist-fight at an in-person event.</li>
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</ol>
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<p>In both kinds of situation, venue moderators are empowered to use their best judgment and take immediate action (in the first example, moderators might ban the sender from a chatroom; in the second example, moderators might break up a fight or call building security). However, the actions of venue moderators are always subject to appeal.</p>
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</section2>
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</section1>
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<section1 topic='Security Considerations' anchor='security'>
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<p>It is possible for almost any behaviour to have some argument why it is not, in fact, exclusionary,
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and why it's just someone taking offence too easily. It also is possible for the Code of Conduct
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<p>It is possible for almost any behaviour to seem justified - there could be an argument that the behaviour is not, in fact, exclusionary,
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and that someone someone took offence too easily. It also is possible for the Code of Conduct
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to be weaponised for exclusionary purposes, by using the complaints mechanism to stall or
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silence valid debate. Both of these are cases where the very existence of a Code of Conduct is
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silence valid debate. Both of these are cases where the very existence of a Code of Conduct could be
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used for exclusionary purposes, perverting its very intent. Obviously, don't do either.</p>
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<p>"Assume Good Faith", in particular, holds the risk of an endless argument over how far to go with
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that assumption, and where the burden lies - the phrasing is intended to minimize the wiggle
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room there.</p>
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<p>In particular, the principle "Assume Good Faith" opens the possibility of an endless argument over how much good faith
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to assume, and where the burden of proof lies - the phrasing in Section 2.2. is intended to minimize ambiguity
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in this regard, but cannot eliminate it entirely.</p>
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<p>There are no simple answers to these concerns. Future Boards and Conduct teams are advised to be
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wary of both cases.</p>
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</section1>
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<section1 topic='XMPP Registrar Considerations' anchor='registrar'>
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<p>This document has no considerations for the XMPP Registrar.</p>
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</section1>
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<section1 topic='Acknowledgements' anchor='ack'>
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<p>Thanks to JC Brand and Guus der Kinderen for their constructive feedback.</p>
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</section1>
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