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

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
> >
>
>