Re: [LCA2011-Chat] Some Anti-Harassment Policies considered harmful

From: Grant Petch <grantpetch81_at_gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 14:58:24 +1030

Hi All:
An anti-harassment policy needs to have some balance to it, and can't have
any form of favouritism in there. It needs to be something that doesn't
favour either male or female, but should be made so that it makes everyone
feel comfortable. I've been in situations where females are favoured over
males, to the point that it makes us guys feel uncomfortable, and that there
is no fair playing ground!
My point in here is that there needs to be balance and fairness for all
involved.

Grant

On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 4:16 PM, Cherie Carbines <cherie_at_openmedia.co.nz>wrote:

> I suppose this looks like a good place to can put my bit in.
>
> It was me, at the registration desk that the initial complaint was made. No
> hysteria; the point was simply put, name given, and the notification that I
> put together to the Organisers on his behalf was agreed upon.
>
> As a part-time volunteer Naval Rating (RNZNVR), harassment is something
> that I am constantly aware of, as is the Navy as a whole. To this end, they
> regularly train people to be Anti-Harassment Officers. I had intended to
> take this course last year, feeling that it may be useful at the conference
> (that in itself is a sad thing to have to say). Unfortunately, timing meant
> that I couldn't, but I fully intend to complete the course this year, and
> ensure that the conference knows of this for next year - in the same way
> that I ensured that the Volunteers organisers know that I'm a trained
> First-Aider.
>
> Beyond that, all I will say is that I do agree that discussion is important
> - far better than ignoring the subject.
>
> Cherie Ellis
>
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