Concerning the Email Thread involving Reini Urban

[Reini Urban]

On May 21, 2013, at 7:21 AM, Code of Conduct <coc at yapcna.org> wrote:

> On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 2:03 PM, Code of Conduct <coc at yapcna.org> wrote:
>> 
>> The CoC Committee has received several complaints about comments made by Reini
>> Urban to this list.  An immediate review seems to the support the contention
>> that these comments violate the YAPC Code of Conduct.
>> 
>> Pending further review, and possible additional action, Reini has been removed
>> form this list and will not be able to post here, nor receive email from it.
>> 
>> The CoC Committee will investigate further and make a final determination
>> which will be reported when it is complete.  With YAPC nearly upon us, any
>> final determination may delayed, please allow us sufficient time to respond
>> properly.
> 
> We have taken some time and reviewed feedback on the incident
> yesterday. The mailing list was also put into moderation mode in order
> to allow for a cooling off period over the issue.
> 
> Q: Why is yapc at pm.org being moderated under the Code of Conduct Rules?
> A: The list has long since been controlled by YAPC organizers. The
> list in the past (including this year) has also auto-joined conference
> registrants. The list also has little or no activity outside of the
> conference venue.
> 
> Q: Why did you ban Reini from the mailing list?
> A: This was a suspension to give us a chance to review the issue and
> make a considered response.
> 
> Q: Why was Reini added back to the list?
> A: Reini expressed remorse and requested a chance to apologize.  It is
> our opinion that the comments were made from ignorance and not malice
> and that he is sincere.
> 
> Thanks,
> YAPC::NA Code of Conduct Committee

Thanks.

I am very sorry and I hope it will not happen again.
I feel ashamed.