Our group is made up of members from a diverse set of skills, personalities, and experiences. This code of conduct is intended to steer our actions when working together.
Members of this group are open, considerate, and respectful. Behaviours that reinforce these values contribute to a positive environment, and include:
Being open. Members of the community are open to collaboration, whether it's on PEPs, patches, problems, or otherwise. Focusing on what is best for the community. We're respectful of the processes set forth in the community, and we work within them. Acknowledging time and effort. Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences. We're receptive to constructive comments and criticism, as the experiences and skill sets of other members contribute to the whole of our efforts. Showing empathy towards other community members. We're attentive in our communications, whether in person or online, and we're tactful when approaching differing views. Being considerate. Members of the community are considerate of their peers. Being respectful. We're respectful of others, their positions, their skills, their commitments, and their efforts. Gracefully accepting constructive criticism. When we disagree, we are courteous in raising our issues. Using welcoming and inclusive language. We're accepting of all who wish to take part in our activities, fostering an environment where anyone can participate and everyone can make a difference. Our Standards Every member of our community has the right to have their identity respected. The Python community is dedicated to providing a positive experience for everyone, regardless of age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, nationality, race, or religion (or lack thereof), education, or socio-economic status.
Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include:
Harassment of any participants in any form Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following Logging or taking screenshots of online activity for harassment purposes Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or electronic address, without explicit permission Violent threats or language directed against another person Incitement of violence or harassment towards any individual, including encouraging a person to commit suicide or to engage in self-harm Creating additional online accounts in order to harass another person or circumvent a ban Sexual language and imagery in online communities or in any conference venue, including talks Insults, put downs, or jokes that are based upon stereotypes, that are exclusionary, or that hold others up for ridicule Excessive swearing Unwelcome sexual attention or advances Unwelcome physical contact, including simulated physical contact (eg, textual descriptions like "hug" or "backrub") without consent or after a request to stop Pattern of inappropriate social contact, such as requesting/assuming inappropriate levels of intimacy with others Sustained disruption of online community discussions, in-person presentations, or other in-person events Continued one-on-one communication after requests to cease Other conduct that is inappropriate for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds Community members asked to stop any inappropriate behavior are expected to comply immediately.
Group members that violate this Code of Conduct may be removed from the group.
If someone violates the Code of Conduct, it can be reported at dsci532-g20@students.ubc.ca. This email will not be publically visible.
This Code of Conduct was adapted from the Python Software Foundation Code of Conduct.