Code of Conduct (Patreon)

Hey Alliance! In light of some recent events, I'm adding my code of conduct policy to my Patreon pages and Discord channel. This is not to call anyone out or name and shame, but to point out that there should be clear boundaries when we have discussions or messages are sent.

I expect my patrons to respect each other and respect my own personal boundaries, and to understand that even though y'all are paying for a membership and have a direct line of contact to me, that doesn't give anyone the authority to send me messages that wouldn't fly if discussed in a public environment. I've received some really uncomfortable messages as of late and have mainly ignored them but it's gotten to the point where I had to say something. This code of conduct policy is already linked in the description of every video that I make on my More Code channel, and I use it to run my comment section, but I'm adding it here so everyone knows what my boundaries are as a female content creator.

I also wanted to make it clear that the perks I make available do not include personal tech support. Unfortunately I don't run a business that offers tech support on a one on one basis. I do not offer tech consultations. If I ever add this as a business opportunity, then we can discuss my rates. As much as I want to help everyone answer every question you may have about tech, answering these questions has started cutting into the time I spend writing, researching, recording and editing videos, so I can no longer offer assistance. I usually answer most of my own tech questions by using google search queries and hours of research and trial and error, so I suggest you do the same!

Please check out the link below or read ahead! Note that this is written for physical events but works for digital groups as well.

Link: https://snubsie.com/code-of-conduct

Shannon Morse hosts and admins a youtube channel, discord server, social platforms, patreon accounts, and meetups. At these events and in these communities, we want a positive experience for all attendees and members. We value our friends and family in the community, and want you to have an awesome time at our events and within these communities.

TL:DR

Put simply, we expect that all staff, volunteers, and attendees follow our code of conduct (detailed below). Respect personal space, be nice, and have fun!

THE LONGER VERSION

Shannon Morse is dedicated to providing a harassment-free event and social platform experience for everyone, regardless of gender, orientation, race, political affiliation, or religion.

Harassment includes offensive verbal or text-based comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, repeated disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

Harassment of anyone in any form is simply not ok. If asked to stop, please comply. Otherwise, we reserve the right to remove offenders without refund from events, or permanently ban offenders from social channels (ex. banning from youtube comment section, ban / mute on discord, or removal from meetups).

Respect our home on the internet. This is a professional environment, so please act accordingly.

As the Hacker’s Manifesto quotes: “We exist without skin color, without nationality, without religious bias…” and we support those words to our full ability.

Thank you for supporting small business and for joining us at events!

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you’re being harassed, notice someone else being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a volunteer or staff member. If this code of conduct is violated via an online platform, please use the contact link to reach Shannon Morse.

Shannon Morse and her volunteers will be happy to help participants, community members, and attendees contact local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the event or during your stay via social platforms. We value your attendance, and want to make sure your experience is as positive as possible.