Welcome to the Generalist World Code of Conduct. This is an evolving document intended to clearly outline the expectations of our members, as well as what to do if there’s a breach.
We commit to making our community a safe, positive experience for everyone, regardless of age (all members must be 18+), appearance, disability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, level of experience, education or socio-economic status.
We pledge to act and interact in ways that contribute to an open, welcoming, diverse, inclusive, and healthy community.
Who We Are.
We’re a global community who identify as being ‘generalist’.
By the very nature of the term, this means that we’re a diverse bunch. We come from many different backgrounds, and have had different experiences, but are aligned in our commitment to support each other.
What We Mean By “Generalist.”
We define a generalist as someone who intuitively is happiest when wearing many hats. Many of us work in early-stage companies, though this isn’t a prerequisite. We welcome you to come as you are. If you’re looking for a specialised community, there are plenty of them. This is a space for folks to embrace their generalist nature, and not have to squeeze into a traditional box.
Please be welcoming of all who join.
This Is A Safe Space.
We encourage discussion of sensitive and difficult topics so that we can support each other, help each other find solutions, and problem-solve together. Due to the sensitive nature of many of these discussions, please keep what is said in these spaces - whether online or in person - confidential unless you receive permission otherwise. Be especially cognizant to avoid sharing identifying information, and remember that anything you do share is seen by thousands of people. Always ask the original poster or speaker if they would feel comfortable having their post or experience shared.
Zero Tolerance For Hateful Actions.
We all play a role in establishing and promoting a positive, inclusive, and encouraging community. Discussions, posts, messages, actions, or comments that promote hatred of any kind - including, but not limited to, racism, sexism, transphobia, homophobia, biphobia, queerphobia, ableism, and ageism - are not acceptable in the Generalist World community and may result in you being removed from online or in-person spaces.
Make Space For Everyone
Speak up and have your voice heard, but also be cognizant of how much space you're occupying and take a step back when needed. Let people of different backgrounds tell their stories and experiences. We have a lot to learn from each other!
Double-check meaning
With a diverse group of people, it is important to note that cultures, language and a myriad of other factors affect how we communicate our intent. Kindness is reflected in our value that we expect everyone to not engage in hateful actions, as described above. This also means that we must also be kind in our reception of what people are trying to say.
So if someone says something ambiguous that seems offensive, our first step should be to ask, “What do you mean?”
Value Each Other
Many members of this community spend their precious and valuable time to give each other guidance, advice, introductions, etc. If someone does this for you, acknowledge their comments, take time to write back thank you to their private messages, and pay it forward when you can.
Self-promotion & offerings
To keep the quality of the community high, we do not allow self-promotion and offerings of products, goods or services.
What is allowed:
We follow the same guidelines for our in-person gatherings that we do for our online communities.
If a member promotes violence or hatred, an admin will warn them about their behaviour. Ideally, we want that person to recognize the impact of their actions and follow that up with clear behavioural changes. If there is a second strike, we will remove that person from our community.
What we deem to be more serious violations - such as threatening harm toward another member or harassing another member - may result in removal without a warning. The admins reserve the right to make that judgement without discussion if needed.
Respect an individual’s space, whether you know them or not.
Always ask for permission before touching someone, taking their photo, or filming them.
Consent one time is not consent every time.
Ask each time you’d like to film, photograph, or touch someone.
When consuming alcohol, remember that being drunk is never an excuse for hurtful, abusive, or harassing behaviour. Never pressure someone to indulge in alcohol.
A person who is inebriated cannot consent to sexual behaviour.
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