This policy is a "living" document, and subject to refinement and expansion in the future.

Code of Conduct

This code of conduct applies to:

• any and all events hosted or organized by Atlanta Android Club
• the Atlanta Android Club Slack

In addition to this document, also read our read our Anti-Harassment Policy.

The Atlanta Android Club (AAC) should be a safe place for everybody regardless of

• gender, gender identity or gender expression
• sexual orientation
• disability
• physical appearance (including but not limited to body size)
• race
• age
• religion

As someone who is part of AAC, you agree that:

• We are collectively and individually committed to safety and inclusivity.
• We have zero tolerance for abuse, harassment (see our Anti-Harassment Policy), or discrimination.
• We respect people’s boundaries and identities.
• We refrain from using language that can be considered oppressive (systemically or otherwise), eg. sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, classist, etc. - this includes (but is not limited to) various slurs.
• We avoid using offensive topics as a form of humor.

We actively work towards:

• Being a safe community
• Cultivating a network of support & encouragement for each other
• Encouraging responsible and varied forms of expression

We condemn:

• Stalking, doxxing, or publishing private information
• Threats of harm, harassment
• Anything that compromises people’s safety
• Personal attacks

These things are NOT OK.

If you say something that is found offensive, and you are called out on it, let’s:

• Listen without interruption.
• Believe what the person is saying & do not attempt to disqualify what they have to say.
• Ask for tips / help with avoiding making the offense in the future.
• Apologize and ask forgiveness.

Failing to follow the community guidelines as described in this document carries consequences. For minor infractions, you may be temporarily suspended from events or the Slack. Upon repeat offenses, or if the community believes you are not acting in good faith, you may be asked to leave permanently.

Privacy

• All conversations are private unless otherwise specified.
• If you wish to share a conversation, or part of one, you must get permission from each person involved.

If you experience abuse, harassment, discrimination, or feel unsafe, let a moderator know. Here is a list of the current admins:

• Alan Rodriguez

• David Greenhalgh

• Kristin Marsicano

• Vishnu Rajeevan

The role of the admins is to be an unbiased mediator, they will not moderate or edit anything written in the Slack unless it is required as a result of a discussed dispute.

Slack Etiquette

Many members of AAC have this Slack open during the work day, or installed on their phones. Additionally, there are members in many different time zones. As such, all mass ping notifications (@here and @all) have been disabled.

For tips and tricks or questions about Slack usage, check out #meta.

Best Practices

• Stay on topic. The goal of the AAC Slack is to facilitate discussion of things relating to Android development. This could be about marketing, business, server-side programming, or other things that may be important to an Android developer. For off-topic topics go to #random
• If you're having trouble, all questions are welcome. However, make sure to value your fellow members' time, and be considerate when asking questions. Before asking a question, please Google for it, and consult the Android documentation. If it is still unclear, please reference the sources you consulted in your question.
• Before asking any questions, please check if there's a channel for it before asking in #general-talk
• When answering questions, avoid condescending language or impatience. We are all trying our hardest!
• Job posting can be posted in #hiring only. Do not reach out to individuals for hiring purposes.