2023:Program/Submissions/The Universal Code of Conduct, some less explored implications thereof - VQ73RF
Title: The Universal Code of Conduct, some less explored implications thereof
Speakers:
WereSpielChequers
Wikipedian since 2007, mainly active on Commons and EN Wikipedia but have edits to dozens of other Wikimedia wikis. Worked for Wikimedia UK from 2013 to 2015.
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Type: Lecture
Track: Legal, Advocacy, and Risks
Submission state: submitted
Duration: 30 minutes
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Presentation language: en
Abstract & description[edit source]
Abstract[edit source]
A discussion of some of the hopefully unintended implications of the UCOC from one of the pedants who tried to improve it at earlier stages.
Description[edit source]
The Universal Code of Conduct is a code of conduct developed for all parts of the Wikimedia community. As well as some very worthy measures such as tackling problems such as homophobia and racism, there are several areas where the UCOC is potentially problematic. This lecture will try to focus on those, and in particular:
Discrimination against people by language fluency, how would the Scots Wiki crisis have been handled differently if it had to be handled without expectations based on language fluency?
Discrimination by age, what are the implications for real world meetups, (especially those where alcohol is present and or a driving licence would be needed), staff and trustee recruitment and other age related practices that have been taking place in the community. Including some real on and off wiki examples where in the past we have had expectations based on age.
The implications of not having expectations based on mental disabilities on a volunteer community where many of us are likely to develop dementia before this century is over.
Further details[edit source]
Qn. How does your session relate to the event themes: Diversity, Collaboration Future?
Some of us may not develop dementia for another half a century, others may succumb this decade. We are very diverse in age, but everyone is likely to be at risk of dementia or know someone who develops it.
We are all used to collaborating online with a very diverse group of people. What will be the implications when admins start to develop dementia but can't be discriminated against for this mental disability?
Qn. What is the experience level needed for the audience for your session?
Everyone can participate in this session
Qn. What is the most appropriate format for this session?
Onsite in Singapore
Remote online participation, livestreamed- Remote from a satellite event
- Hybrid with some participants in Singapore and others dialing in remotely
- Pre-recorded and available on demand
