Code of Conduct

Barricades is dedicated to providing a space that is safe and inclusive for all Les Misérables fans. We aim to cultivate a secure and respectful environment throughout the event and in all con-organized and con-regulated spaces. Our full Code of Conduct can be found below. 

Prohibited Actions and Behaviors

Any of the following actions in any con-organized or con-regulated space either before, during, or after the con may result in the offender being removed from the space and banned from future gatherings:

  • Harassing other attendees, volunteers, or Convention Committee (ConCom) members
  • Fighting or arguing with other attendees, volunteers, or ConCom members (e.g. singling out individual members in an attempt to provoke or sustain a conversation that isn’t constructive)
  • Ignoring moderator requests
  • Engaging in any action that significantly interferes with convention operations or adversely affects the convention’s relationship to attendees, guests, or the public
  • Disrespecting the identities of other attendees, including but not limited to respecting participants’ pronouns and referring to them by their designated badge names

How to Report a Violation

Any violation of the Code of Conduct that occurs during con hours (i.e., during the days and times at which the con event is running) should be reported to a moderator via private direct message or flagged in the event server’s #safety channel.

Any violation that occurs outside of con hours should be reported to the ConCom by emailing safety@barricadescon.com. If this is not feasible, or if an immediate response is needed, violations may be reported via private direct message to the Con Chair.

Consequences for Violating the Code of Conduct

The Barricades staff will take prompt action to resolve the situation as necessary. Anyone in violation of the Code of Conduct may be removed from any and all con-regulated spaces without a refund, and may also be banned from attending future con events.

Definitions

Harassment

Barricades believes that all attendees, volunteers, presenters, and ConCom members are to be treated with respect. As such, we have a zero-tolerance policy for any and all modes of harassment. Harassment includes but is not limited to:

  • Repeated unwelcome messaging
  • Ridicule or mockery
  • Slurs or name-calling
  • Bullying or intimidation
  • Sexual harassment
  • Threats or threatening language
  • Verbal abuse
  • Cyberstalking or doxing
  • Any form of harassment based on race, gender, religion, age, or disability
  • Images of violence and gore

Harassment may also take the form of DMs to con-affiliated people where there is a sufficient safety/harassment risk. Examples may include:

  • If a con attendee has previously been harassed by another attendee who then DMs them to continue the harassment
  • If a con attendee has asked another attendee not to contact them and their request is ignored

In all such cases, ConCom will decide whether there is sufficient grounds to claim harassment, and will take action accordingly.

Con Spaces

The term “con-organized or con-regulated space” refers but is not limited to the following:

  • Con servers, including both event and planning servers
  • Social media channels run by ConCon members or volunteers
  • The Barricades website (barricadescon.com)
  • Emails to or from the official con emails

Online Privacy and Safety Policies

Due to the nature of Barricades as an online event, there are certain measures that all attendees must agree to in order to create a safe and secure environment for all participants:

  • Recording of members is not permitted, whether in video, audio, or photography, without explicit consent. This includes copying or sharing written comments made during the course of the convention. 
    • Some panels will be recorded by Barricades volunteers. Attendees of these panels are encouraged to keep their cameras and microphones off while recording is in progress to maintain anonymity — the host will hide non-video participants so names will not be visible in the recording
  • Links to con spaces may not be shared with anyone not registered for the convention. This includes the Discord join link and links to join panels and seminars.

  • Be aware and respectful of the names, pseudonyms, and personal information of all participants. Do not discuss or publish the personal information of other attendees without explicit permission. 
  • Use one consistent badge name as your handle for the event. Use this name to introduce yourself, and refer to other attendees by their chosen badge names.

  • If you are concerned about your privacy at any point during the convention, contact a moderator or ConCom member via the methods outlined in the section “How to Report a Violation” above.

  • If you have a question or comment during a con event, use the chat or Zoom to raise your hand. Do not unmute until advised to do so.