On 2/16/2011 7:34 PM, Steven Walling wrote:
So it sounds like everyone is in favor of setting some kind of clear(er) standard for discussion here. As far as those standards go...
Does everyone feel good about the mailing list code of conduct on Meta? If you think it's missing something key or includes something unnecessary, please edit it.
http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Gender_gap#Discuss
If that's something we can get consensus on, then it's a tool we can use for pointing out when a conversation has gone haywire.
Just a note on this point: "Be aware that using an aggressive or argumentative tone (or even just posting too much) can discourage people from participating."
Often what will be experienced as speaking firmly by a male will be considered being overly aggressive by a female.
So let's be aware when we are falling into such stereotypes.
CM in DC