It's important that we create an inclusive environment for everyone—volunteers, employees, attendees, and board members alike. Carry yourself appropriately and treat your colleagues with respect, compassion, and consideration.
Even if everyone isn’t participating in a conversation, be aware that what you say sets an example for the rest of the community; many are reading or hearing your words. As a volunteer, you represent MAGFest: this applies to Slack behavior, email, and any communication offline.
Your actions, online and offline, affect others. Remember that at the end of the day, we all want what’s best for MAGFest. Sometimes we have different ideas about how to get there, but always strive for collaboration instead of conflict. It’s okay to disagree as long as it’s not personal. Discussions, posts, actions, or comments that promote hatred of any kind - including, but not limited to discrimination based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, color, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, social aptitude, speech impediments - are never acceptable in our community.
Slack is not the essential avenue of communication for MAGFest. Remember that staffers aren’t expected to or able to always be online.
Arguments happen. In the heat of the moment, take a step back and consider other people’s perspectives. When tensions are heated, reconsider your tone, your intentions, and whether or not the conversation should be paused or taken elsewhere. Strive to constructively resolve conflicts patiently and compassionately. MAGFest is a brilliant organization because we are an eclectic mix of people from all walks of life and professions.
Final decision on this may be made case-by-case by moderators. As per the Event Code of Conduct, try to keep conduct reasonably around a “PG-15” level.
Examples of things that violate the code of conduct: