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- | We, the organizers and participants | + | ====== Code of Conduct ====== |
- | While the "doing things" | + | We, the organizers and participants of CryptoParties, |
+ | While the "doing things" | ||
===== Openness & Inclusiveness ===== | ===== Openness & Inclusiveness ===== | ||
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For example: a joke might be obviously ridiculous but funny for one person, while it is salt in an open wound for others. | For example: a joke might be obviously ridiculous but funny for one person, while it is salt in an open wound for others. | ||
- | ==== not a safe space :-( ==== | + | ==== Not A Safe Space :-( ==== |
Because of this openness CryptoParties may not be considered safe spaces, but what needs to set them apart from other public events is the dedication to deal with any violations of this code of conduct that will come up vigorously. | Because of this openness CryptoParties may not be considered safe spaces, but what needs to set them apart from other public events is the dedication to deal with any violations of this code of conduct that will come up vigorously. | ||
- | This also means that CryptoParties are in general no place for pushing personal boundaries. | + | ==== Exclusion Of Exclusion |
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- | ==== exclusion of exclusion | + | |
People who act in discriminatory or otherwise excluding ways (see // | People who act in discriminatory or otherwise excluding ways (see // | ||
- | + | ==== Free Of Charge | |
- | ==== free of charge | + | |
No entry or other fees may be required to attend a CryptoParty. Donations are fine, though. | No entry or other fees may be required to attend a CryptoParty. Donations are fine, though. | ||
- | ==== anonymity | + | ==== Anonymity |
A registration may never be required to attend a CryptoParty. If the organizers would like the participants to register to be able to better plan ahead, it must be obvious how to do so anonymously/ | A registration may never be required to attend a CryptoParty. If the organizers would like the participants to register to be able to better plan ahead, it must be obvious how to do so anonymously/ | ||
- | ==== accessibility | + | ==== Accessibility |
- | Attending a CryptoParty should not require more physical ability than navigating your average | + | Attending a CryptoParty should not require more physical ability than navigating your city does. |
That means that the venue and general organization of the event should allow for people in wheelchairs and/or with impaired eye-sight or hearing to participate in it, and use the bathrooms and other facilities of the building. | That means that the venue and general organization of the event should allow for people in wheelchairs and/or with impaired eye-sight or hearing to participate in it, and use the bathrooms and other facilities of the building. | ||
- | ==== no smoking | + | ==== No Smoking |
The venue needs to have at least one room that is smoke-free, including second-hand smoke. | The venue needs to have at least one room that is smoke-free, including second-hand smoke. | ||
- | ==== no recording | + | ==== No Recordings |
As CryptoParties are privacy-advocating events, filming and the taking of pictures or recording of audio is prohibited. | As CryptoParties are privacy-advocating events, filming and the taking of pictures or recording of audio is prohibited. | ||
- | ==== no hierachies | + | ==== No Hierachies |
While we acknowledge the implicit and practical hierarchies and power-relations within the CryptoParty community, extra effort may be put into resolving them. | While we acknowledge the implicit and practical hierarchies and power-relations within the CryptoParty community, extra effort may be put into resolving them. | ||
Examples of hierarchies are: | Examples of hierarchies are: | ||
+ | |||
* the people who own or rent the venue vs. the guests | * the people who own or rent the venue vs. the guests | ||
* people who teach vs. people who learn | * people who teach vs. people who learn | ||
- | In general, though, | + | In general, though, everybody |
- | ==== licences | + | ==== Licences |
All content produced for or under the label " | All content produced for or under the label " | ||
- | ==== handling of deviations | + | ==== Handling Of Deviations |
There might be circumstances where it may not be possible to guarantee all of these points, or where some may be intentionally broken, for example a CryptoParty that is filmed to document and later advertise the process. | There might be circumstances where it may not be possible to guarantee all of these points, or where some may be intentionally broken, for example a CryptoParty that is filmed to document and later advertise the process. | ||
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This is ok as long as this is the exception, and as long as this deviation is made very clear in the announcements of the CryptoParty. | This is ok as long as this is the exception, and as long as this deviation is made very clear in the announcements of the CryptoParty. | ||
- | Also, see //dogma// further below. | + | Also, see // |
===== Independence ===== | ===== Independence ===== | ||
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In order to be radically open, welcoming, and inclusive, CryptoParties need to stay independent from factors that may stop people from attending in the first place: | In order to be radically open, welcoming, and inclusive, CryptoParties need to stay independent from factors that may stop people from attending in the first place: | ||
- | ==== political | + | ==== Political |
While CryptoParties are inherently political, they are independent from any political party or politics in general. | While CryptoParties are inherently political, they are independent from any political party or politics in general. | ||
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Political parties may not facilitate CryptoParties in their name. | Political parties may not facilitate CryptoParties in their name. | ||
- | ==== commercial | + | ==== Commercial |
- | Companies may not facilitate CryptoParties in their name. | + | Companies |
- | ==== recommended tools ==== | + | ==== Recommended Tools ==== |
The tools recommended at CryptoParties need to be Free Software (FLOSS) and/or Open Hardware. | The tools recommended at CryptoParties need to be Free Software (FLOSS) and/or Open Hardware. | ||
- | As a starting point, the software and hardware that participants already use is fine, and, to some extent, even encouraged, though. | + | As a starting point, |
- | ==== dogma ==== | + | ===== Expected Behaviour ===== |
- | Dogma is for the privileged. It might be necessary or even beneficial to deviate from this code of conduct for a variety of reasons, and it is ok to do so, as long as this deviation is communicated very clearly, and there are no concerns by the local and/or global community. | + | ==== Be Considerate |
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- | ===== Behaviour ===== | + | |
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- | ==== be considerate | + | |
- | People who participate in CryptoParties come from a diversity of backgrounds. Even if they speak the same language, they may have vastly different vocabularies. If in doubt, expect people to **not** know a word, and explain it or ask if further explanation is needed. | + | People who participate in CryptoParties come from a diversity of backgrounds. Even if they speak the same language, they may have vastly different vocabularies. If in doubt, expect people to **not** |
There is also differing perception of offensiveness of language. If you think your words may be perceived as offensive: Don't use them if you can. If you don't have another way of expressing yourself: Ask others to help you find better words. | There is also differing perception of offensiveness of language. If you think your words may be perceived as offensive: Don't use them if you can. If you don't have another way of expressing yourself: Ask others to help you find better words. | ||
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This is also true for behaviour in general. | This is also true for behaviour in general. | ||
- | ==== be helpful | + | ==== Be Helpful |
If you see someone who is or who might be in distress, no matter how mild, ask if and how you can help. If you cannot act yourself, ask someone else to step in, please. | If you see someone who is or who might be in distress, no matter how mild, ask if and how you can help. If you cannot act yourself, ask someone else to step in, please. | ||
- | ==== collaborate! ==== | + | ==== Collaborate! ==== |
We are in this together. Always. Shared joy is double the joy, shared grief half the grief. | We are in this together. Always. Shared joy is double the joy, shared grief half the grief. | ||
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Nobody has to be a hero, martyr, or rockstar, and you should ask others for help if you are impended to become one. | Nobody has to be a hero, martyr, or rockstar, and you should ask others for help if you are impended to become one. | ||
- | ==== speak up! ==== | + | ==== Speak Up! ==== |
- | Never tolerate | + | Never tolerate unacceptable behaviour, but also don't forget to give a shout-out to people who do good work! |
+ | ===== Unacceptable Behaviour ===== | ||
- | ===== Decision making / finding consensus ===== | + | Intention and perception of speech and behaviour are always subjective, but as a general statement, we find (in alphabetical order): |
- | Decision making in CryptoParty is loosely based on consensus within the group of people affected by the decision. | + | * abusive |
+ | * derogatory or demeaning | ||
+ | * discriminatory | ||
+ | * harassing | ||
+ | * intimidating | ||
- | There are many ways of finding consensus, and people are encouraged to experiment with [[https:// | + | speech or actions unacceptable, and our understanding of harassment includes (again, |
- | If you found a good way to find consensus in your local group, please write it down, publicize, and share! | + | * deliberate intimidation, |
+ | * harassing photography or recording | ||
+ | * harmful or prejudicial verbal or written comments related | ||
+ | * disability | ||
+ | * ethnicity | ||
+ | * gender | ||
+ | * heritage | ||
+ | * neurotype | ||
+ | * physical appearance | ||
+ | * religion | ||
+ | * sexual orientation | ||
+ | * inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention | ||
+ | * inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces (including presentation slides) | ||
+ | * sustained disruption of talks or other events | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Don't Hit On The Students! ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | While one of the aims of CryptoParty is to tear down walls, including those seperating teachers from students, there usually are some people at a CryptoParty that come with the clear intention to teach. This comes with a responsibility, | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Other People' | ||
+ | Don't touch anyone' | ||
- | ===== Resolving | + | ===== Resolving |
No matter the effort you put into a nice and harmonic environment, | No matter the effort you put into a nice and harmonic environment, | ||
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and the improvement of community structures and processes accordingly. | and the improvement of community structures and processes accordingly. | ||
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==== Silent Quitting ==== | ==== Silent Quitting ==== | ||
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==== Accountability ==== | ==== Accountability ==== | ||
- | This code of conduct only makes sense if people are held accountable for their actions. | + | This code of conduct only makes sense if people are held accountable for their actions. |
+ | |||
+ | You can find contact information on the pages of your local CryptoParty chapter, or on contact_addresses. | ||
It is the responsibility of the community to take care of both the accuser as well as the accused. | It is the responsibility of the community to take care of both the accuser as well as the accused. | ||
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In the end the resolution of conflict is heavily dependent on culture, law, and personal capabilities to deal with it, so please extend this chapter to your needs, publish and share the results! | In the end the resolution of conflict is heavily dependent on culture, law, and personal capabilities to deal with it, so please extend this chapter to your needs, publish and share the results! | ||
+ | ===== Decision Making / Finding Consensus ===== | ||
- | ===== Unacceptable behaviour ===== | + | Decision making in CryptoParty is loosely based on consensus within the group of people affected by the decision. |
- | Intention and perception | + | There are many ways of finding consensus, |
- | * abusive, | + | |
- | * derogatory or demeaning | + | |
- | * discriminatory, | + | |
- | * harassing, | + | |
- | * intimidating, | + | |
- | speech or actions unacceptable, | + | |
- | * deliberate intimidation, | + | |
- | * harassing photography or recording; | + | |
- | * harmful or prejudicial verbal or written comments related to | + | |
- | * disability; | + | |
- | * ethnicity, | + | |
- | * gender, | + | |
- | * heritage, | + | |
- | * neurotype, | + | |
- | * physical appearance, | + | |
- | * religion, or | + | |
- | * sexual orientation, | + | |
- | * inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. | + | |
- | * inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images | + | |
- | * sustained disruption of talks or other events; | + | |
- | ==== Don't hit on the students! ==== | + | If you found a good way to find consensus in your local group, please write it down, publicize, and share! |
- | While one of the aims of CryptoParty is to tear down walls, including those seperating teachers from students, there usually are some people at a CryptoParty that come with the clear intention to teach. This comes with a responsibility, | + | ===== Dogma ===== |
+ | Dogma is for the privileged. It might be necessary or even beneficial to deviate from this code of conduct for a variety of reasons, and it is ok to do so, as long as this deviation is communicated very clearly, and there are no concerns by the local and/or global community. | ||
- | ==== other people' | + | ===== References / Further Reading ===== |
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- | Don't touch anyone' | + | |
+ | This code of conduct is one of many. Two very common ones that were partially used for this one are the [[http:// | ||
- | ===== References / further reading ===== | ||
- | This code of conduct is one of many. Two very common ones that were partially used for this one are the [[http:// |