• Re: Balticon code of conduct

    From Arthur T.@21:1/5 to Gary McGath on Wed May 7 09:11:31 2025
    In Message-ID:<vvdaia$38n31$1@dont-email.me>,
    Gary McGath <garym@mcgath.com> wrote:

    Another curious rule: "Further, we ask that people not presume to speak
    for groups of which they are not members." What does "speaking for"
    mean?

    "We prefer to be called..." is okay, but "They prefer to be
    called..." is not, especially after someone uses a term that the
    group is sometimes known by. I'm sure I can could come up with other
    examples.

    You made other good points. And I notice that the Seattle Worldcon
    takes one to heart: "Actions which may constitute harassment include
    but are not limited to: [...] Attempts to weaponize this code of
    conduct".

    --
    Arthur T.
    Last one out, turn off the lights.

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