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Expected Behavior
We treat each other with respect and courtesy, whether it be online or in-person. In order to foster trust, a positive and professional learning environment, strengthen collaboration and contribute to a positive working environment, we encourage the following kinds of behaviours in all interactions:
- Show courtesy and respect towards others.
- Be kind and aware of your words.
- Use welcoming and inclusive language.
- Be respectful of different viewpoints and experiences.
- Gracefully accept constructive criticism.
- Focus on what is best for the community overall.
Read the “four social rules” for further recommendations and details on proper behaviour. These rules are more lightweight, and we have all broken them, which is why awareness is important. A sincere apology for breaking these rules goes a long way.
Unacceptable Behavior
Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to:
- Written or verbal comments which have the effect of excluding people on the basis of membership of any specific group.
- Causing someone to fear for their safety, such as through stalking, following, or intimidation.
- Violent threats or language directed against another person.
- Displays of sexual or violent images.
- Unwelcome sexual attention.
- Non-consensual or unwelcome physical contact.
- Sustained disruption of talks, events, or communications.
- Insults or put-downs.
- Sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, or exclusionary jokes.
- Excessive swearing.
- Incitement to violence, suicide, or self-harm.
- Continuing to initiate interaction (including photography or recording) with someone after being asked to stop.
- Publication of private communication without consent.
Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior
If you are not comfortable confronting the violator yourself, either privately or in public, seek help from peers and/or supervisor(s) you trust.
Acknowledgements: Most of this Code of Conduct was taken and modified from other Codes of Conduct, specifically Software Carpentry UofTCoders, and r-cubed: Reproducible Research in R course