Dear all
I have been asked by the Wikimedia Foundation to complete a survey about
the draft Enforcement Guidelines
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Enforcement_draft_guidelines_review>
for the Universal Code of Conduct. In particular, they are seeking input
about whether or not it is necessary to hold a final ratification process
with communities and affiliates. The survey also asks us to highlight any
concerns about the draft guidelines.
My understanding is that there will be one survey for each affiliate to
complete, rather than multiple responses. Given that, I want to make sure
that I respond in a way that best reflects the views of UK volunteers and
contributors, not just me and the staff team. I have some questions and
comments about the guidelines, but moreover I do think that there should be
a ratification process involving the people who will be required to
formally consent to the Code (who are listed here
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Enforcement_draft_guidelines_review#Recommendations_of_UCoC_Consent_amongst_Community_and_Foundation_Staff:>).
If you are at all interested in/looking forward to/concerned by the
introduction of the Universal Code of Conduct, this is an opportunity to
express your views. It would therefore be useful to know your thoughts on
any or all of the following points, ideally by the end of next week (3rd
December):
- To what extent you think that the draft Enforcement Guidelines are
acceptable
- If you have any concerns about the draft guidelines and the
recommended processes
- If you think there should be a final ratification of the guidelines
for communities and affiliates
Please note that these questions are specifically about the
draft Enforcement Guidelines, not the Universal Code of Conduct itself.
Thanks and best wishes
Lucy
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Lucy Crompton-Reid
Chief Executive
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