All the way back in 2017, @adityakane proposed we update the WordCamp Code of Conduct to include distinctions for “caste” and “social class” when highlighting groups that we do not discriminate against. A decision was made to go ahead with the addition, but it was never acted upon, so let’s make that happen now.
For clarity, the change would update the WordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. Code of Conduct “A code of conduct is a set of rules outlining the norms, rules, and responsibilities or proper practices of an individual party.” - Wikipedia from this:
WordCamp CITYNAMEHERE believes our community should be truly open for everyone. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, religion, preferred operating system, programming language, or text editor.
to this (new additions in bold):
WordCamp CITYNAMEHERE believes our community should be truly open for everyone. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, religion, caste, social class, preferred operating system, programming language, or text editor.
Before we finalise the update, this discussion will be open until Monday, 22 June for further input. Please comment here if there is anything else you think would be valuable to include in this section.
