Code of Conduct
We want this to be a fun, pleasant, and harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. Participants asked to stop any harassing behaviour are expected to comply immediately.
Scope
This Code of Conduct applies to the Trans Pride Online Discord server, and any communication platforms involved in the event.
Discretion
Our Discord server and social media are public – anyone can join.
Please be mindful that things you say here may at some point become public. While we expect members to honour the confidentiality of these spaces, we cannot guarantee that they will do so – nor can we guarantee that every member’s login credentials and logged-in devices are secure. Please exercise caution and refrain from sharing sensitive information that could harm you or others if it became public.
Please try your best to avoid giving away personally-identifying information about yourself. There are harassers and abusers out there that would use the information about you to hurt you.
Reporting
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact the moderators. They’ll respond as promptly as they can. We will respect confidentiality requests for the purpose of protecting victims of abuse. We will not name harassment victims without their affirmative consent.
Expected Behaviour
The following behaviours are expected and requested of all community members, to contribute towards creating a positive environment:
- Participate in an authentic and active way, showing empathy towards other community members and the wider public. In doing so, you contribute to the health and longevity of this community.
- Using welcoming and inclusive language, exercising consideration and respect in your speech and actions.
- Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences.
- Gracefully accepting (reasonable) constructive criticism.
- Focusing on what is best for the community.
- Attempt collaboration before conflict.
- Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behaviour and speech.
- Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert moderators if you notice a dangerous situation, someone in distress, or violations of this Code of Conduct, even if they seem inconsequential.
Unacceptable Behaviour
The following behaviours are considered harassment and are unacceptable within our community:
- Violence, threats of violence or violent language directed against another person or people.
- Posting or displaying sexually explicit or violent material. (outside of NSFW channels, use your brain)
- Sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist or otherwise (including neuro(a)typicality, physical appearance, body size, religion, etc) discriminatory jokes, language or imagery.
- Unwelcome comments regarding a person’s lifestyle choices and practices, including those related to food, health, parenting, drugs, and employment.
- Deliberate misgendering or use of ‘dead’ or rejected names.
- Posting/publishing or threatening to post/publish other people’s personally identifying information (“doxing”) whether physical or electronic.
- Personal or political attacks (including insulting or derogatory comments); particularly those related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or disability.
- The use of sexualised language or imagery and unwelcome sexual attention or advances; this includes sexualised comments or jokes, inappropriate touching and/or groping, gratuitous or off-topic sexual behaviour or descriptions of behaviours.
- Simulated physical contact (e.g. textual descriptions like “hug” or “backrub”) without consent or after a request to stop.
- Deliberate intimidation, stalking or following (online or in person).
- Sustained disruption of discussion.
- Continued one-on-one communication after requests to cease.
- Publication of non-harassing private communication.
- Trolling: disrupting the chat, making a nuisance out of yourself, deliberately making others uncomfortable, or otherwise attempting to start trouble.
- Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behaviour.
- Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting.
- This list is not exhaustive.
NSFW
We understand that there are cases where on-topic discussions may include graphic descriptions. Please use your discretion when talking about these topics, keep them within the appropriate channels and on topic, and be aware that minors are present.
The distribution of NSFW, graphic or offensive media (images, videos, audio, etc) is strictly prohibited. (outside of NSFW channels, use your brain)
Rule Enforcement
Due to the fact that this event is open to minors, behaviour contrary to this Code of Conduct will result in a single warning or, in some cases, an immediate ban.