[Foundation-l] FW: [Wikitech-l] proposed tech conference anti-harassment policy

[Ryan Kaldari]

1]On Sat, Jan 21, 2012 at 2:57 PM, MZMcBride <z at mzmcbride.com> wrote:

>
> David, I'm a bit surprised that you think a policy that includes the
> language "Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference
> venue or talks." is a good idea. I think it'd be difficult to have a
> discussion about Wikimedia Commons with a rule like this. Was this what you
> were +1ing?
>
> MZMcBride
>


This is purely a policy for tech conferences. Other types of events, such
as GLAM conferences are developing their own versions which have different
language as appropriate.[1] It is certainly possible to discuss technical
issues surrounding Commons without using porny presentations.[2]

1. http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAMcamp_DC/Friendly_space_policy
2. http://geekfeminism.wikia.com/wiki/Porny_presentation

Ryan Kaldari