Hello everyone,
In order to adapt to current events and make the Wikimedia Foundation
Friendly Space Policy <
https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Friendly_space_policy> inclusive of
virtual events, we are proposing to add the new wording found at the end of
this email to the policy.
We are very open to any alternative wording suggestions that extend the
coverage of these policies to include virtual conferences/events and will
wait two weeks 15 July, 2020 before making the changes. If you would like
to discuss different wording ideas please do so on the discussion page of
the Friendly Space Policy on meta. <
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Friendly_space_policies#Adding_wording…
Proposed changes:
First sentence now:
The Wikimedia Foundation is dedicated to providing a harassment-free venue
and conference experience for everyone….
First sentence proposed change:
The Wikimedia Foundation is dedicated to providing a harassment-free
venue, virtual
event, and conference experience for everyone….
Last sentence now:
We expect participants to follow these rules at Wikimedia Foundation
venues, all conference venues, and conference-related social events.
Last sentence proposed change:
We expect participants to follow these rules at Wikimedia Foundation
venues, all conference venues, virtual events, and conference-related
social events.
This effort is done on behalf of the Wikimedia Foundation Conference Grants
program and was reviewed by WMF legal and WMF Trust and Safety
representatives.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions,
--
Rachel Farrand
Senior Program Manager
Events Team
Wikimedia Foundation