[Linux-aus] Linux Australia Code of Conduct

[Russell Coker]

On Tue, 13 Sep 2011, John Ferlito <johnf at inodes.org> wrote:
> Linux Australia events are inclusive events which invite diverse
> groups of people regardless of age, race, gender, sexuality, or
> religion - to discuss and learn about all things Free and Open Source
> in an environment of mutual respect, tolerance and encouragement, in
> accordance with the Linux Australia statement of values
> [http://linux.org.au/values]

Below is the relevant section of the values page.  The difference between the 
two of them concerns race, nationality, ethnicity, ability, and "background" 
and "walks of life" (whatever those two may mean).  I think it would be best 
to have these statements be the same and to not include anything which doesn't 
have a clear meaning.  Also a generic "and other differences" might be 
appropriate.  I think that the omission of ability in the above is 
significant.

# People of all ages, genders, nationalities, ethnicities, backgrounds,
# abilities and walks of life are part of the communities we serve. We respect
# and encourage diversity at our conferences, events, and other activities.

http://www.dreamwidth.org/legal/diversity

The Dreamwidth statement is worth reading for inspiration.

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