> On August 4, 2018 00:23:44 Matthew Harrigan <harrigan.matt...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> One concern I have is the phrase "explicitly honour" in "we explicitly >> honour diversity in: age, culture, ...". Honour is a curious word choice. >> honour <https://www.dictionary.com/browse/honour> is defined as, among >> other things, "to worship", "high public esteem; fame; glory", and "a >> source of credit or distinction". I would object to some of those >> interpretations. Also its not clear to me how honouring diversity relates >> to conduct. I would definitely agree to follow the other parts of the >> CoC and also to welcome others regardless of where they fall on the various >> axes of diversity. "Explicitly welcome" is better and much more closely >> related to conduct IMO. >> > > While honor may be a slightly strange choice, I don't think it is as > strange as this specific definition makes it out to be. You also say "I > honor my promise", i.e., I take it seriously, and it has meaning to me. > > Diversity has meaning to our community (it enriches us, both > intellectually and otherwise) and should be cherished. >
It's also key to note the specific phrasing -- it is *diversity* that is honored, whereas we would (and do) welcome diverse individuals. So I like the phasing as it is. -CHB -- Christopher Barker, Ph.D. Oceanographer Emergency Response Division NOAA/NOS/OR&R (206) 526-6959 voice 7600 Sand Point Way NE (206) 526-6329 fax Seattle, WA 98115 (206) 526-6317 main reception chris.bar...@noaa.gov
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