Community Participation Guidelines
The heart of the FAIR in ML, AI Readiness, & Reproducibility Research Coordination Network (FARR RCN) is people. We put people first and do our best to recognize, appreciate, and respect the diversity of our global contributors. FARR welcomes contributions from everyone who shares our interests and wants to contribute in a healthy and constructive manner within our community.
In order to help us create a safe and positive community experience we have adopted these Community Participation Guidelines*, and we require all those who participate to agree and adhere to these guidelines. The FARR Community Participation Guidelines describe expected behaviors and responsibilities for an individual, group, or organization when involved with FARR activities.
These guidelines aim to support a community where all people feel safe to participate, introduce new ideas, and inspire others, regardless of:
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Background
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Family status
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Marital status
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Gender
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Gender identity or expression
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Sex
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Sexual orientation
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Native language
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Age
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Ability
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Race and/or ethnicity
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Caste and/or social hierarchy
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National origin, including immigration status
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Socioeconomic status
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Religion
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Geographic location
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Educational background, discipline, or specialization
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Any other dimension of diversity
Openness, collaboration, and participation are core aspects of our work. Diversity enriches our community, and we actively seek participation from those who increase it. These guidelines exist to further empower individuals and groups to interact and collaborate for mutual benefit.
Expected Behavior
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Be Respectful
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Be Clear, Professional, and Considerate
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Be Inclusive
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Understand Different Perspectives
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​Appreciate and Accommodate Our Similarities and Differences
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Lead by Example
Behaviors That Will Not Be Tolerated
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Violence and Threats of Violence
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Personal Attacks
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​Derogatory Language
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Unwelcome Sexual Attention or Physical Contact
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Disruptive Behavior
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Exclusion
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Influencing Unacceptable Behaviors
Reporting an Incident:
Violations of these Community Participation Guidelines should be reported immediately to the Organizing Committee Members (email: community@farr-rcn.org). All complaints will be treated seriously and be investigated promptly. Confidentiality will be honored to the extent permitted as long as the rights of others are not compromised. Sanctions may range from verbal warning, to ejection from the FARR Workshop, to the notification of appropriate authorities. Retaliation for complaints of inappropriate conduct will not be tolerated.
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*Adopted from EarthCube: https://www.earthcube.org/community-participation-guidelines