[diversity] [ripe-list] Towards a more inclusive community

On 17/10/2019 17:00, Leslie wrote:

Indeed.  I am clueless since I haven't seen a single incident message 
among the various mailing lists.  I would expect that RIPE should name 
and shame those harassing people at meetings.    I am truly speechless 
that this goes on in 2019.

-Hank

> Perhaps you are not the one being harassed and the folks who are
> haven't told you about their experiences.
>
> Leslie
>
> On Thu, Oct 17, 2019 at 6:57 AM Hank Nussbacher <hank at efes.iucc.ac.il> wrote:
>> On 17/10/2019 16:24, Job Snijders wrote:
>>> Dear all,
>>>
>>> I've been observing various efforts towards constructing a safe and
>>> inclusive environment both at RIPE meetings and our online platforms.
>> I have not been to as many meetings as you but I have never seen any
>> incident, even in the slightest, where the people attending were acting
>> inappropriately in any sort of way.    I consider RIPE meetings
>> extremely safe and inclusive, so just paint me clueless as to what the
>> issue is.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Hank
>>
>>
>>> I appreciate these efforts, however, I have some concerns with the
>>> process and our ability to execute.
>>>
>>> A careful observer may see that the next generation of Internet
>>> engineers is not quite like the current establishment. I believe this
>>> diversity needs to be acknowledged in our policies. We owe it to them
>>> to create an environment that contributes to their comfort and well
>>> being.
>>>
>>> I recorded some thoughts on my way to RIPE - https://youtu.be/6_dLgcfv8kU
>>>
>>> Kind regards,
>>>
>>> Job
>>>
>>