[diversity-talk] CoC revision at Stack Exchange

[Richard Weait]

There appear to have been similar discussions at the Stack Exchange
family of web sites.  They are revising their former policy "Be Nice".
It is now a little longer. Just FYI.  :-)

There are obvious differences as OpenStreetMap also includes in-person
events and communities, etc.

http://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/240839/the-new-new-be-nice-policy-code-of-conduct-updated-with-your-feedback

[new Stack Exchange CoC text follows as taken from link above]
Be Nice.

Whether you've come to ask questions, or to generously share what you
know, remember that we’re all here to learn, together. Be welcoming
and patient, especially with those who may not know everything you do.
Oh, and bring your sense of humor. Just in case.

That basically covers it. But these three guidelines may help:

Rudeness and belittling language are not okay. Your tone should match
the way you'd talk in person with someone you respect and whom you
want to respect you. If you don't have time to say something politely,
just leave it for someone who does.

Be welcoming, patient, and assume good intentions. Don't expect new
users to know all the rules — they don't. And be patient while they
learn. If you're here for help, make it as easy as possible for others
to help you. Everyone here is volunteering, and no one responds well
to demands for help.

Don't be a jerk. These are just a few examples. If you see them, flag them:

Name-calling. Focus on the post, not the person. That includes terms
that feel personal even when they're applied to posts (for example,
"lazy", "ignorant", or "whiny").
Bigotry of any kind. Language likely to offend or alienate individuals
or groups based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc.
won't be tolerated. At all. (That list is deliberately incomplete —
when in doubt, just don't.)
Inappropriate language or attention. Avoid vulgar terms and anything
sexually suggestive. Also, this is so not a dating site.
Harassment and bullying. If you find yourself in a hostile
interaction, disengage. If the other party keeps it up, flag it. If
you think something needs staff attention, use the "Contact Us" link
found at the bottom of every page.

We're proud to be one of the few large, user-driven spaces online
where name-calling, harassment, and other online nastiness are almost
non-existent. It's up to all of us to keep it that way.

In summary, have fun, and be good to each other.