CEPC preamble initial by TzviyaSiegman · Pull Request #246 · w3c/PWETF

TzviyaSiegman · 2023-02-22T20:20:01Z

draft of preamble to CEPC for chairs etc to share with groups /cc @npdoty and @wareid

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draft of preamble to CEPC for chairs etc to share with groups /cc @npdoty and @wareid

TzviyaSiegman · 2023-02-23T15:07:52Z

fixes #152

dbooth-boston · 2023-02-23T18:57:33Z

CEPCPreamble.md

+This might mean allowing a new person to become the AC rep. This might mean paying attention to how much time you spend talking in a meeting or how often you join the queue. It might mean sharing slides a few days before a meeting so that people have an opportunity to read and translate them into their native languages. Inclusion is about making people feel welcome. 
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+3. Think of others’ needs from their point of view. Use preferred names, titles (including pronouns), and the appropriate tone of voice. Therefore, be formal and conservative in what you do and liberal in what you accept from others and acknowledge the contributions of your peers. 
+It is impossible to be aware of all of someone else's needs without asking them what they need. This can be as simple as how to pronounce a name or more subtle, like recognizing that some people prefer to contribute by listening. Avoid making assumptions others' preferences and needs. When in doubt, ask, and respect the response. It's important to recognize the contributions of others. 


Missing word: s/making assumptions others/making assumptions about others'/

Also suggest deleting this, because it was already said earlier in the same paragraph: "It's important to recognize the contributions of others."

dbooth-boston · 2023-02-23T19:01:01Z

CEPCPreamble.md

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+Unaccetpable behaviors include:
+4. Offensive comments related to socio-economic status, sexual orientation, religion, race, physical appearance, neurotype, nationality, mental health, language, indigeneity, immigration status, gender, gender identity and gender expression, ethnicity, disability (both visible and invisible), caste, body, or age.
+It is never acceptable to say something offensive. You might not realize that your comments are offensive. This code priorotizes impact of statements over intent. You might not have intended a comment to be offensive, but it can still be hurtful. In such a situation, an apology or correction is still be called for.


s/priorotizes/prioritizes the/

s/be called for/called for/ or perhaps: s/be called for/appropriate/

dbooth-boston · 2023-02-23T19:04:12Z

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+6. Stalking or physically following or invading someone's personal space after a request to stop.
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+Respect people's personal space, especially if they've expressed a preference for a boundary. Different cultures and individuals have different tolerances for what is considered an appropriate amount of space when talking. Some people prefer to avoid any touch. So much more so, do not follow others. Stalking is an extreme form of this that is certainly not acceptable.


This sentence seems garbled: "So much more so, do not follow others." IDK what it should be.

dbooth-boston · 2023-02-23T19:08:12Z

CEPCPreamble.md

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+7. Microaggressions, which are small comments or questions, either intentional or unintentional, that marginalize people by communicating hostile, derogatory, or negative beliefs. Be aware that, regardless of the speaker's intentions, some phrases or constructions lead people to expect a patronizing statement to follow, and avoid such phrases. For example, beginning an interjection with "Well, actually..." can set this expectation and be taken as a sign of disrespect. and Feigning surprise at someone’s lack of knowledge or awareness about a topic.
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+The list of examples in the code is more extensive. Microaggressions is a large and complicated category. In How to Be Antiracist, Ibrahim X Kendi explains that he does not use the term "microaggression" anymore because "A persistent daily low hum of racist abuse is not minor." Microagressions are daily, commonplace, often unintentional indiginties that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative prejudicial slights and insults toward any group, particularly culturally marginalized group. So often the person responsible for the microaggression is unaware of it "Your name is so exotic." "How did you not know that?" "You must not know about this, so I'll explain.". So often, this guidance confuses people or makes them uncomfortable. Learning about things you have done that might have put others on the defensive is uncomfortable and should lead us to examine our behaviors, tweak our wording, and look for phrasing that is a little more inclusive.


s/So often/Often/

s/indiginties/indignities/

Suggest: s/a little//

dbooth-boston · 2023-02-23T19:18:42Z

CEPCPreamble.md

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+Respect people's personal space, especially if they've expressed a preference for a boundary. Different cultures and individuals have different tolerances for what is considered an appropriate amount of space when talking. Some people prefer to avoid any touch. So much more so, do not follow others. Stalking is an extreme form of this that is certainly not acceptable.
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+7. Microaggressions, which are small comments or questions, either intentional or unintentional, that marginalize people by communicating hostile, derogatory, or negative beliefs. Be aware that, regardless of the speaker's intentions, some phrases or constructions lead people to expect a patronizing statement to follow, and avoid such phrases. For example, beginning an interjection with "Well, actually..." can set this expectation and be taken as a sign of disrespect. and Feigning surprise at someone’s lack of knowledge or awareness about a topic.


I don't think "Well, actually..." is a great example of microaggression, because: 1. It is complex. I don't think it is universally disrespectful; rather it is sometimes used disrespectfully, and for some listeners it is a trigger term that is taken as indicating disrespect (whether or not any disrespect was intended). 2. I don't think it is easily understandable as an example. I think any example that is not easily understood (on face value) should be explained, but this doesn't seem like the right context for explaining examples. I think feigning surprise is a good example here.

dbooth-boston · 2023-02-23T19:20:21Z

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+# CEPC Preamble
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+The W3C's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct sets our to create a positive environment for W3C in which all participants feel safe and respected. It documents behaviors that are expected as well as behaviors that are unacceptable.


s/sets our/sets out/

dbooth-boston

Looks nice to me, subject to a few edits.

dbooth-boston · 2024-04-02T13:35:14Z

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+## Full Version: 
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+The W3C's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct sets out to create a positive environment for W3C in which all participants feel safe and respected. It documents behaviors that are expected as well as behaviors that are unacceptable. 


Document title needs to be updated.

dbooth-boston · 2024-04-02T13:37:35Z

CEPCPreamble.md

+* Invading the personal space or boundaries of another person after being asked to stop 
+* Microaggressions, which are comments or questions that marginalize people by communicating hostile, derogatory, or negative beliefs 
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+This Code prioritizes the safety of individuals, particularly those in marginalized communities, over the comfort of others. This Code also prioritizes the impact of a statement or action over its intent. This means that while a person may not have intended to offend, their comments or actions may cause harm. When this occurs, we should do our best to respect the needs of the people affected, even if it can make some uncomfortable. By embracing discomfort, we can all grow. 


Suggest: s/This means that while/While/

I also suggest deleting the sentence:"By embracing discomfort, we can all grow.". It's subject, and I don't think it's needed.

dbooth-boston · 2024-04-02T13:41:36Z

CEPCPreamble.md

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+This Code prioritizes the safety of individuals, particularly those in marginalized communities, over the comfort of others. This Code also prioritizes the impact of a statement or action over its intent. This means that while a person may not have intended to offend, their comments or actions may cause harm. When this occurs, we should do our best to respect the needs of the people affected, even if it can make some uncomfortable. By embracing discomfort, we can all grow. 
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+We all make mistakes, what matters is how we address them. Together we can make W3C a positive and inclusive environment for all. 


I like that.

dbooth-boston · 2024-04-02T13:42:10Z

CEPCPreamble.md

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+## Short Version: 
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+The W3C's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct sets out to create a positive environment for W3C in which all participants feel safe and respected. It documents behaviors that are expected as well as behaviors that are unacceptable. There is a lot of nuance in this code, and it is worth reading through the whole thing: https://www.w3.org/Consortium/cepc/.


Title needs to be updated.

dbooth-boston · 2024-04-02T13:45:51Z

CEPCPreamble.md

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+The W3C's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct sets out to create a positive environment for W3C in which all participants feel safe and respected. It documents behaviors that are expected as well as behaviors that are unacceptable. There is a lot of nuance in this code, and it is worth reading through the whole thing: https://www.w3.org/Consortium/cepc/.
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+This Code prioritizes the safety of individuals, particularly those in marginalized communities, over the comfort of others. This Code also prioritizes the impact of a statement or action over its intent. This means that while a person may not have intended to offend, their comments or actions may cause harm. When this occurs, we should do our best to respect the needs of the people affected, even if it can make some uncomfortable. By embracing discomfort, we can all grow. 


s/This means that while/While/

I'm not sure that discomfort itself is what makes us all grow. I suggest dropping the last sentence.

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		6. Stalking or physically following or invading someone's personal space after a request to stop.

		Respect people's personal space, especially if they've expressed a preference for a boundary. Different cultures and individuals have different tolerances for what is considered an appropriate amount of space when talking. Some people prefer to avoid any touch. So much more so, do not follow others. Stalking is an extreme form of this that is certainly not acceptable.


		7. Microaggressions, which are small comments or questions, either intentional or unintentional, that marginalize people by communicating hostile, derogatory, or negative beliefs. Be aware that, regardless of the speaker's intentions, some phrases or constructions lead people to expect a patronizing statement to follow, and avoid such phrases. For example, beginning an interjection with "Well, actually..." can set this expectation and be taken as a sign of disrespect. and Feigning surprise at someone’s lack of knowledge or awareness about a topic.

		The list of examples in the code is more extensive. Microaggressions is a large and complicated category. In How to Be Antiracist, Ibrahim X Kendi explains that he does not use the term "microaggression" anymore because "A persistent daily low hum of racist abuse is not minor." Microagressions are daily, commonplace, often unintentional indiginties that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative prejudicial slights and insults toward any group, particularly culturally marginalized group. So often the person responsible for the microaggression is unaware of it "Your name is so exotic." "How did you not know that?" "You must not know about this, so I'll explain.". So often, this guidance confuses people or makes them uncomfortable. Learning about things you have done that might have put others on the defensive is uncomfortable and should lead us to examine our behaviors, tweak our wording, and look for phrasing that is a little more inclusive.

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		# CEPC Preamble

		The W3C's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct sets our to create a positive environment for W3C in which all participants feel safe and respected. It documents behaviors that are expected as well as behaviors that are unacceptable.


		## Full Version:

		The W3C's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct sets out to create a positive environment for W3C in which all participants feel safe and respected. It documents behaviors that are expected as well as behaviors that are unacceptable.


		This Code prioritizes the safety of individuals, particularly those in marginalized communities, over the comfort of others. This Code also prioritizes the impact of a statement or action over its intent. This means that while a person may not have intended to offend, their comments or actions may cause harm. When this occurs, we should do our best to respect the needs of the people affected, even if it can make some uncomfortable. By embracing discomfort, we can all grow.

		We all make mistakes, what matters is how we address them. Together we can make W3C a positive and inclusive environment for all.


		## Short Version:

		The W3C's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct sets out to create a positive environment for W3C in which all participants feel safe and respected. It documents behaviors that are expected as well as behaviors that are unacceptable. There is a lot of nuance in this code, and it is worth reading through the whole thing: https://www.w3.org/Consortium/cepc/.

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