In IGDORE we are continuing working on our Code of Conduct and discussing whether we should have some sort of supplemental behavioral policy to promote prosocial behaviors. Why is the work with a behavioral policy taking us such a long time? Well, we are an unanimous global board in the conviction that the type of behavioral focused CoCs used today by many academic openness organisations are counter-productive, and we are not convinced there is a need for a behavioral policy. If we develop such a policy, then we want it to be a useful alternative to the other type of CoC (such as the one used by OpenCon when they banned Jon), something that could inspire other organisations to employ more constructive CoCs.
We appreciate any constructive input people may have on this work. You don’t have to be involved in IGDORE or academia to share you thoughts.