[Osmf-talk] Diversity statement (Was: Next OSMF board meeting on Thursday 30 January 2020, at 17:00 UTC)

[Heather Leson]

Hey one clarification:  I am happy with the statement as a next step. As
always, focused on the process and way forward.


Thanks for this


Heather


On Thu, 30 Jan 2020, 20:09 Heather Leson, <heatherleson at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello
>
> First off, thank you for taking this step.
>
> There are a few points:
>
> 1. I agree on time to review. However, if the statement represents this
> OSMF Board starting position, great
> 2. If the statement is to represent OSMF, then consultation and edits.
> 3. If this is an indicator of, 'yes, we want to acknowledge the needs and
> gaps.' great. However, it is super important that any statement follow with
> - how hold each other accountable. What is the recourse? What are safe
> places.
>
> The what next - this will take time.
>
>
> I would have joined the board meeting, but job. See some of you at FOSDEM.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Heather
>
> Heather Leson
> heatherleson at gmail.com
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> Blog: textontechs.com
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 30, 2020 at 8:02 PM Roland Olbricht <roland.olbricht at gmx.de>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> > https://gist.github.com/grischard/53e4e9defebe7912f3aab9c0d2d1b55a is
>> the diversity statement I’ll propose for the OSMF tonight. It is an adapted
>> version of the Python Software Foundation’s statement, which they have very
>> generously allowed us to use.
>>
>> I strongly suggest to replace
>>
>>    Although core OpenStreetMap work is done in English.
>>
>> with something like
>>
>>    Although using English facilitates communication on
>>    mixed-lingual communication channels.
>>
>> This make clearer that the use of English stems from making things
>> easier and not other reasons, e.g. that the project has been started in
>> English speaking London or so.
>>
>> It also makes clear that we expect in particular tolerance from reader
>> of the communication channels. There have been cases in the past where
>> people have been harassed for using innocent looking words like "sheep"
>> or "nonsense". The context had probably been provoking for some
>> sub-group of English speakers, surely untentional, and for anybody
>> outside that circle incomprehensible. We do not want to let such peer
>> pressure spill over and tarnish the community's communication channels.
>>
>> I, as a non-native speaker, expect to be assured that messages written
>> in good faith are interpreted in good faith. Suggestions about wording,
>> if proportionate at all, are good candidates for private messages.
>>
>> Roland
>>
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