We encourage the use of social media during the SING workshop as way to share information about the SING program. Please abide by the following SING social media guidelines.

The SING Consortium is comprised of multiple workshops: SING USA, SING Canada (@canada_sing), SING Aotearoa, SING Mexico, and SING Australia. While SING USA does not have its own handle, we will tag either @SING_Consortium or #SINGUSA2023.

Do:

• Follow SING Consortium on Twitter (@SING_Consortium) and use the #SINGUSA2023 hashtag to follow the latest updates and join in the conversation about the workshop.
• Follow SING on Facebook .
• Blog, tweet, or post on Facebook about what you are hearing and learning at SING, but do not share under circumstances outlined (in “Don’t” section) below.
• Respect when speakers ask that entire talks, specific details, or slides not be shared.
• Communicate with respect and consideration for others, and keep criticism constructive, gentle, and in-person rather than online. Every attendee has been vetted and deserves to participate fully and without fear of “call-outs” on social media, even if you disagree with their perspective or believe they have made a mistake.
• Remember that views expressed during the workshop belong to the individual and not necessarily to the SING Consortium. Please be mindful to attribute thoughts and ideas correctly when using the @SING_Consortium handle. 

Don’t:

• Don’t capture, transmit, or redistribute comments or conversations held where participants have reasonable expectations of confidentiality or privacy, e.g. talking circles. Conversations among participants and faculty and comments/questions shared during group discussions are off-limits for public disclosure unless one gets explicit permission to share them. This ensures a safer space and allows participants to feel comfortable speaking up.
• Don’t capture, transmit, or redistribute data presented at the meeting unless you were given explicit permission to do so – this may preclude its later publication in a scientific journal.
• Don’t publicly post copyrighted, trademarked material, or material protected by other intellectual property rights.
• Don’t engage in rudeness, slander, or personal attacks.
• Don’t disparage or assume bad intentions on the part of any SING participant or faculty
• Don’t tag individuals in photos or posts unless they have given you permission. Many of the posts are public, so we want to be respectful of individual privacy.

Individuals who participate in SING’s social media/online networking are expected to:

• Maintain a courteous and respectful demeanor in their comments and posts
• Contribute value, ideas, and/or expertise
• Represent themselves and their organizations/communities truthfully and professionally
• Recognize that participants in SING-related social media discussions include genomics and Indigenous communities; our allies both inside and outside of the academy; policymakers, members of the media, publishers, and the general public.

Derogatory, demeaning, inflammatory, offensive, disrespectful, or otherwise inappropriate comments will not be tolerated. The views and opinions posted related to SING on social media do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of SING, its Advisory Council, partners, sponsors, or other committees. SING reserves the right to remove comments it deems, in its sole discretion, to be inappropriate.

Part 1. Introduction

The SING Consortium values the involvement of everyone in our communities. We are committed to creating a friendly and respectful place for learning, teaching and contributing. All participants in our events and communications are expected to show respect and courtesy to others.

As such, we do not tolerate behavior that is disrespectful to our teachers or learners or that excludes, intimidates, or causes discomfort to others. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on characteristics that include, but are not limited to, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, citizenship, nationality, ethnic or social origin, pregnancy, familial status, veteran status, genetic information, religion or belief (or lack thereof), membership of a national minority, property, age, education, socio-economic status, technical choices, and experience level.

To make clear what is expected, everyone participating in SING activities is required to conform to the Code of Conduct. This Code of Conduct applies to all spaces managed by the SING Consortium including, but not limited to, workshops, email lists, and online forums such as Facebook and Twitter. Workshop hosts are expected to assist with the enforcement of the Code of Conduct.

Part 2.1 Expected behavior

All participants in our events and communications are expected to show respect and courtesy to others. All interactions should be professional regardless of platform: either online or in-person. In order to foster a positive and professional learning environment we encourage the following kinds of behaviors in all SING Consortium events and platforms:

• Use welcoming and inclusive language
• Be respectful of different viewpoints and experiences
• Gracefully accept constructive criticism
• Focus on what is best for the community
• Show courtesy and respect towards other community members

Part 2.2 Unacceptable behavior

Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants at any SING Consortium event include:

• written or verbal comments which have the effect of excluding people on the basis of membership of any specific group
• causing someone to fear for their safety, such as through stalking, following, or intimidation
• violent threats or language directed against another person
• the display of sexual or violent images
• unwelcome sexual attention
• nonconsensual or unwelcome physical contact
• sustained disruption of talks, events or communications
• insults or put downs
• sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, or exclusionary jokes
• excessive swearing
• incitement to violence, suicide, or self-harm
• continuing to initiate interaction (including photography or recording) with someone after being asked to stop
• publication of private communication without consent

Part 2.3 Consequences of Unacceptable behavior

Participants who are asked to stop any inappropriate behavior are expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, the organizers may warn the offender or ask them to leave the event.