- Be friendly and welcoming
- Be patient
- Remember that people have varying communication styles and not everyone is using their native language. (Meaning and tone can be lost in translation.)
- Be thoughtful
- Productive communication requires effort. Think about how your words will be interpreted.
- Remember that sometimes it is best to refrain entirely from commenting.
- Be respectful
- In particular, respect differences of opinion.
- Be charitable
- Interpret the arguments of others in good faith, do not seek to disagree.
- When we do disagree, try to understand why.
- Be constructive
- Avoid derailing: stay on topic; if you want to talk about something else, start a new conversation.
- Avoid unconstructive criticism: don't merely decry the current state of affairs; offer—or at least solicit—suggestions as to how things may be improved.
- Avoid snarking (pithy, unproductive, sniping comments)
- Avoid discussing potentially offensive or sensitive issues; this all too often leads to unnecessary conflict.
- Avoid microaggressions (brief and commonplace verbal, behavioral, and environmental indignities that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative slights and insults to a person or group).
- Be responsible
- What you say and do matters. Take responsibility for your words and actions, including their consequences, whether intended or otherwise.
- What you say and do matters. Take responsibility for your words and actions, including their consequences, whether intended or otherwise.
- Using welcoming and inclusive language
- Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
- Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
- Focusing on what is best for the community
- Showing empathy towards other community members
- The use of sexualized language or imagery and unwelcome sexual attention or advances
- Trolling, insulting/derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
- Public or private harassment
- Publishing others’ private information, such as a physical or electronic address, without explicit permission
- Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting
- Treat everyone with respect and kindness.
- Be thoughtful in how you communicate.
- Don’t be destructive or inflammatory.
- If you encounter an issue, please email info@gopheracademy.com.
Code of Conduct
About
Online communities include people from many different backgrounds. The Go contributors are committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disabilities, neurodiversity, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, nationality, race, age, religion, or similar personal characteristics.
The first goal of the Code of Conduct is to specify a baseline standard of behavior so that people with different social values and communication styles can talk about Go effectively, productively, and respectfully.
The second goal is to provide a mechanism for resolving conflicts in the community when they arise.
The third goal of the Code of Conduct is to make our community welcoming to people from different backgrounds. Diversity is critical to the project; for Go to be successful, it needs contributors and users from all backgrounds (see Go, Open Source, Community).
We believe that healthy debate and disagreement are essential to a cohesive community. However, it is never okay to be disrespectful. We value diverse opinions, but we value respectful behavior more.
Gopher Values
These are the values to which people in the Go community (“Gophers”) should aspire.
People are complicated. You should expect to be misunderstood and to misunderstand others; when this inevitably occurs, resist the urge to be defensive or assign blame. Try not to take offense where no offense was intended. Give people the benefit of the doubt. Even if the intent was to provoke, do not rise to it. It is the responsibility of all parties to de-escalate conflict when it arises.
Our Pledge
In the interest of fostering an open and welcoming environment, the GopherCon Planning team pledges to make participation in our conference and our community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body size, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, and expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status, nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and orientation.
Our Standards
Examples of behavior that contributes to creating a positive environment include:
Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include:
Conflict Resolution
We do not believe that all conflict is bad; healthy debate and disagreement often yield positive results. However, it is never okay to be disrespectful or to engage in behavior that violates the project’s Code of Conduct.
If you see someone violating the Code of Conduct, you are encouraged to address the behavior directly with those involved. Many issues can be resolved quickly and easily, and this gives people more control over the outcome of their dispute. If you are unable to resolve the matter for any reason, or if the behavior is threatening or harassing, report it. We are dedicated to providing an environment where participants feel welcome and safe.
Reports should be directed to the GopherCon Planning Team at info@gopheracademy.com.