To clarify, there was one rather obnoxious commenter at the beginning that day (the "typo for herstory" guy), and who we had eventually to shut up (and who was indeed also somewhat disruptive to a couple of other presentations later in the day).
However, to my impression I did not experience anything like a general negative reaction by the audience; indeed many women and men I talked later to found it to be the highlight of the conference.
(And in particular, I don't think I can understand Mr Brenner's rather strange interpretation of the applause for a well crafted Prezi-type presention.)
This is a very legitimate concern in general, however, and I certainly do agree the NYC chapter should look into adopting the best policies for an open and friendly environment (and borrowing what has worked for other movement partners), and this will be on our agenda for both the newly-elected board and members.
Thanks, Richard (User:Pharos)
On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM, Sydney sydney.poore@gmail.com wrote:
In general chapters and other organizations who are affiliating with WMF and receiving funding should have policies and programs that support diversity of the WikiMedia Foundation projects.
I could see a pattern of harassment at a chapter's events adversely effecting funding.
I ask chapters and other organizations in the WikiMedia Foundation family who are struggling to get a situation involving harassment under control to reach out to people who can help.
I'm interested in hearing an update on the progress the NYC Chapter is making.
Sydney
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On Jun 26, 2013, at 10:34 AM, Nathan nawrich@gmail.com wrote:
Why not push the AffCom to make safe events, with appropriate policies and enforcement, a condition of affiliation? That way, even recalcitrant organizations would have a strong incentive to take appropriate steps to establish event environments free of harassment, heckling, etc.
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