style updates + refinements

Author: jessesquires

_layouts/event.html

@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ <h1 class="display-5">{{ page.title }}</h1>
         We are offering scholarships for eligible attendees.
     </p>
     <div class="d-grid gap-2 col-8 mx-auto my-2">
-        <a href="{% link {{ details.scholarship.page }} %}" class="btn btn-success btn-lg" role="button">
+        <a href="{% link {{ details.scholarship.page }} %}" class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" role="button">
             Apply Here
         </a>
     </div>
@@ -212,7 +212,7 @@ <h4 class="h4">
     {% include heading_block.html title="Food & Drink" icon="bi-cup-hot-fill" %}
     <p>{{ details.food | markdownify }}</p>
 
-    {% include heading_block.html title="Hooks" icon="bi-link" %}
+    {% include heading_block.html title="Hooks" icon="bi-link-45deg" %}
     {% for each in details.hooks %}
         <p>{{ each | markdownify }}</p>
     {% endfor %}

events.md

@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ For a list of global suspension events, please check out
 
 <h3 class="h3">Past Events</h3>
 
-<p>
+<p class="lead">
     In addition to monthly meets, we occasionally host larger events.
 </p>
 

resources/general/code-of-conduct.md

@@ -19,13 +19,13 @@ Everyone involved in DSC events is responsible for helping ensure that event spa
 
 We do not permit any act of harassment, including harassment or discrimination that is based, in fact or perception, on an individual's sex, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity, as well as any other legally protected characteristics.
 
-This COC is a living document and, as such, is subject to ongoing review. DSC welcomes suggestions for amendments - and acknowledges the need for continual examination of our community's practices and standards.
+This COC is a living document and, as such, is subject to ongoing review. DSC welcomes suggestions for amendments --- and acknowledges the need for continual examination of our community's practices and standards.
 
 We believe that this COC is an opportunity for everyone to work towards a more collaborative, communicative, and empowering space. This means that everyone feels confident that they will not be exposed to emotional, cultural, or physical harm. Because the ways in which we come together as a community are broad, we must be extra vigilant about ensuring there is no space for problematic behavior to exist.
 
 {% include heading_block.html title="Purpose" %}
 
-This COC is intended to create and maintain a safe environment for everyone, and to encourage and enable anyone to raise legitimate concerns within the group prior to seeking resolution outside the organization. Consent is everything - we have a zero-tolerance policy for any breaches of consent.
+This COC is intended to create and maintain a safe environment for everyone, and to encourage and enable anyone to raise legitimate concerns within the group prior to seeking resolution outside the organization. Consent is everything --- we have a zero-tolerance policy for any breaches of consent.
 
 {% include heading_block.html title="Scope" %}
 
@@ -45,31 +45,31 @@ Harassment of any kind is about the abuse of power. DSC encourages practitioners
 
 Some general guidelines are:
 
-- Attendees should not be subject to negative commentary and/or stereotypes on: sexuality, gender identity, age, physical attributes or abilities, race, ethnicity, class, size, attractiveness, personality characteristics, or clothing.
+* Attendees should not be subject to negative commentary and/or stereotypes on: sexuality, gender identity, age, physical attributes or abilities, race, ethnicity, class, size, attractiveness, personality characteristics, or clothing.
 
-- Avoid being dismissive and rude.
+* Avoid being dismissive and rude.
 
-- Making assumptions about gender, sexuality, race, class, or religion of attendees is disrespectful.
+* Making assumptions about gender, sexuality, race, class, or religion of attendees is disrespectful.
 
-- Strive to use people's proper names, pronunciation, and pronouns.
+* Strive to use people's proper names, pronunciation, and pronouns.
 
-- Shaming or public outbursts are threatening and have absolutely no place at our events or within our community.
+* Shaming or public outbursts are threatening and have absolutely no place at our events or within our community.
 
-- We are literally getting under your skin; this intimacy is a lot more comfortable for both parties if personal hygiene is looked after.
+* We are literally getting under your skin; this intimacy is a lot more comfortable for both parties if personal hygiene is looked after.
 
-- Be polite to your fellow attendees.
+* Be polite to your fellow attendees.
 
-- Photographs are to only be taken with the prior consent of the person being photographed. Please notify volunteers if you do not wish your photo to be taken.
+* Photographs are to only be taken with the prior consent of the person being photographed. Please notify volunteers if you do not wish your photo to be taken.
 
-- At events, pay attention to your surroundings and what is going on around you.
+* At events, pay attention to your surroundings and what is going on around you.
 
-- Help us to maintain a tidy and clean venue.
+* Help us to maintain a tidy and clean venue.
 
-- Do not hesitate to inform volunteers or DSC organizers if you have suggestions or notice any violations of these rules.
+* Do not hesitate to inform volunteers or DSC organizers if you have suggestions or notice any violations of these rules.
 
-- DSC events are drug-free and alcohol-free spaces. Suspendees, facilitators, and volunteers are expected to remain sober, and we cannot safely or ethically suspend you if anyone involved is under the influence. The use, possession, or sale of alcohol or other drugs at events is prohibited.
+* DSC events are drug-free and alcohol-free spaces. Suspendees, facilitators, and volunteers are expected to remain sober, and we cannot safely or ethically suspend you if anyone involved is under the influence. The use, possession, or sale of alcohol or other drugs at events is prohibited.
 
-- There are sharp objects and potentially contaminated equipment around. Pay attention to what might be near you. If you are not a volunteer, or you are a volunteer but do not have a specific role, do not touch anything unless you are directed to do so. If in doubt, ask someone. Don't touch anything with blood on it, not even your own blood.
+* There are sharp objects and potentially contaminated equipment around. Pay attention to what might be near you. If you are not a volunteer, or you are a volunteer but do not have a specific role, do not touch anything unless you are directed to do so. If in doubt, ask someone. Don't touch anything with blood on it, not even your own blood.
 
 {% include heading_block.html title="Relationships and Power Dynamics Between Practitioners/Volunteers and Suspendees" %}
 
@@ -81,13 +81,13 @@ DSC strongly discourages practitioners and volunteers from starting romantic or
 
 Expectations for practitioners and volunteers involved in a suspension include:
 
-- Practitioners and volunteers directly involved in a person's suspension (including rigging, piercing, and aftercare) must **not initiate or accept** romantic or sexual advances from that suspendee during the suspension, during aftercare, or for at least three days after the suspension ends. This three-day period is an absolute minimum standard that DSC is willing to codify in this COC, recognizing that relationships and power dynamics are complex and that there will always be edge cases and exceptions.
+* Practitioners and volunteers directly involved in a person's suspension (including rigging, piercing, and aftercare) must **not initiate or accept** romantic or sexual advances from that suspendee during the suspension, during aftercare, or for at least three days after the suspension ends. This three-day period is an absolute minimum standard that DSC is willing to codify in this COC, recognizing that relationships and power dynamics are complex and that there will always be edge cases and exceptions.
 
-- In practice, we strongly encourage practitioners and volunteers to wait at least three months before pursuing any romantic or sexual relationship with a suspendee.
+* In practice, we strongly encourage practitioners and volunteers to wait at least three months before pursuing any romantic or sexual relationship with a suspendee.
 
-- If a suspendee expresses romantic or sexual interest during this period, practitioners and volunteers are expected to **deflect and delay**, rather than engage. For example, you might say: "I can't engage with that right now. You've just gone through an intense experience, and my role is to support your safety and well-being. If you still feel this way after you've had some time and space to process, we can revisit the conversation then."
+* If a suspendee expresses romantic or sexual interest during this period, practitioners and volunteers are expected to **deflect and delay**, rather than engage. For example, you might say: "I can't engage with that right now. You've just gone through an intense experience, and my role is to support your safety and well-being. If you still feel this way after you've had some time and space to process, we can revisit the conversation then."
 
-- After this three-day period, any potential romantic or sexual relationship should still be approached with care. Practitioners and volunteers should continue to examine the power dynamic, consider how comfortable the suspendee is with saying no, and think about whether the relationship is genuinely informed and freely chosen. If at any point you are unsure whether you are engaging in a relationship ethically or in a way that is consistent with this COC, you are expected to talk to a member of the Incident Resolution Team (IRT) or a senior community member before moving forward.
+* After this three-day period, any potential romantic or sexual relationship should still be approached with care. Practitioners and volunteers should continue to examine the power dynamic, consider how comfortable the suspendee is with saying no, and think about whether the relationship is genuinely informed and freely chosen. If at any point you are unsure whether you are engaging in a relationship ethically or in a way that is consistent with this COC, you are expected to talk to a member of the Incident Resolution Team (IRT) or a senior community member before moving forward.
 
 Existing romantic or sexual relationships between practitioners/volunteers and suspendees are generally exempt from the three-day prohibition on initiating or accepting a relationship. However, the same power-dynamic concerns still apply. Practitioners in existing relationships are encouraged to check in with their partners, to give them space to process intense suspensions, and to recognize that sometimes it may be more supportive for another practitioner to lead or assist with a suspension.
 
@@ -101,11 +101,11 @@ Unwanted conduct may consist of acts, requests, spoken words, gestures, or the p
 
 Examples of harassment might include:
 
-- Verbal harassment -- jokes, comments, ridicule or songs
+* Verbal harassment --- jokes, comments, ridicule or songs
 
-- Written harassment -- texts, messages, social media posts, emails, letters and notices
+* Written harassment --- texts, messages, social media posts, emails, letters and notices
 
-- Physical harassment -- unnecessary touching, non-consensual touching or any form of assault
+* Physical harassment --- unnecessary touching, non-consensual touching or any form of assault
 
 {% include heading_block.html title="Sexual Harassment" %}
 
@@ -115,19 +115,19 @@ This conduct is not limited by the gender(s) of the complainant and the alleged
 
 Examples of sexual harassment include:
 
-- Unwelcome sexual gestures
+* Unwelcome sexual gestures
 
-- Unwanted displays of sexually suggestive objects including images, text messages or emails
+* Unwanted displays of sexually suggestive objects including images, text messages or emails
 
-- Unwelcome sexual comments and jokes
+* Unwelcome sexual comments and jokes
 
-- Unwelcome physical contact such as pinching and groping. Or more benign touching that is unnecessary or it has been communicated is unwanted.
+* Unwelcome physical contact such as pinching and groping. Or more benign touching that is unnecessary or it has been communicated is unwanted.
 
-- Physical force, or threat of force, for sexual objective
+* Physical force, or threat of force, for sexual objective
 
-- Threat of disadvantage for rejection of advances
+* Threat of disadvantage for rejection of advances
 
-- Promise of advantage for sexual concessions
+* Promise of advantage for sexual concessions
 
 {% include heading_block.html title="Bullying" %}
 
@@ -137,66 +137,66 @@ Bullying is deliberate and intentional. It is usually not a one-off incident, bu
 
 By way of example only, a pattern of any of the following (non-exhaustive) types of conduct amount to bullying:
 
-- Sharing content about other attendees or community members online that is derogatory and/or shaming
+* Sharing content about other attendees or community members online that is derogatory and/or shaming
 
-- Personal insults and name calling
+* Personal insults and name calling
 
-- Persistent unjustified criticism and/or sarcasm
+* Persistent unjustified criticism and/or sarcasm
 
-- Public or private humiliation
+* Public or private humiliation
 
-- Shouting at other attendees or community members in public and/or private
+* Shouting at other attendees or community members in public and/or private
 
-- Instantaneous rage, often over trivial issues or genuine mistakes
+* Instantaneous rage, often over trivial issues or genuine mistakes
 
-- Unfair or unrealistic delegation of duties and responsibilities
+* Unfair or unrealistic delegation of duties and responsibilities
 
-- Aggression
+* Aggression
 
-- Making offensive comments about other volunteers
+* Making offensive comments about other volunteers
 
-- Not giving credit for contributions and ideas
+* Not giving credit for contributions and ideas
 
-- Intimidation and threats in general
+* Intimidation and threats in general
 
-- Physical & emotional abuse
+* Physical & emotional abuse
 
-- Spying or stalking
+* Spying or stalking
 
-- Pressuring someone to drop a complaint
+* Pressuring someone to drop a complaint
 
 Bullying can have a physiological, psychological and behavioral impact on an individual. Victims can lose their self-esteem and self-confidence and are at increased risk of suffering stress-related conditions that can trigger further trauma.
 
 Apart from the direct impact on a victim's health, long-term exposure to bullying may also have consequences for the victim's opportunities, through absenteeism from events in order to avoid contact with the bully.
 
 {% include heading_block.html title="Steps To Take Where Harassment Has Occurred" %}
 
-Anyone who is asked to stop any harassing behavior should comply immediately. If you are being harassed, or witness inappropriate behavior, speak out about it. Seek support for yourself or offer support to the person harmed. If you feel comfortable to do so, call out the inappropriate behavior immediately. You might find it helpful to use this type of language: "That is not appropriate -- it makes me feel uncomfortable". Or you can raise it at a later time.
+Anyone who is asked to stop any harassing behavior should comply immediately. If you are being harassed, or witness inappropriate behavior, speak out about it. Seek support for yourself or offer support to the person harmed. If you feel comfortable to do so, call out the inappropriate behavior immediately. You might find it helpful to use this type of language: "That is not appropriate --- it makes me feel uncomfortable". Or you can raise it at a later time.
 
-The "bystander effect" is all too common - a culture of silence perpetuates harm. If the behavior is not rectified immediately, or if you do not feel comfortable addressing the perpetrator directly, feel free to fill in an incident report form, which can be obtained from event coordinators or completed online using our [Code of Conduct incident report form](https://forms.gle/nRUaXtrjPBijf3D59).
+The "bystander effect" is all too common --- a culture of silence perpetuates harm. If the behavior is not rectified immediately, or if you do not feel comfortable addressing the perpetrator directly, feel free to fill in an incident report form, which can be obtained from event coordinators or completed online using our [Code of Conduct incident report form](https://forms.gle/nRUaXtrjPBijf3D59).
 
 {% include heading_block.html title="Making a Complaint of Harassment" %}
 
 DSC maintains policies to deal with harassment (including sexual harassment), discrimination, bullying, and other misconduct at our events. If you experience or witness harassment, discrimination, bullying, or other misconduct in any event setting you have a right to speak up and, if appropriate, to make a formal complaint.
 
 If you decide to make a complaint then you can expect the following to happen:
 
-- The complaint should be taken seriously by the Incident Resolution Team (IRT)
+* The complaint should be taken seriously by the Incident Resolution Team (IRT)
 
-- Your complaint should be documented regardless of whether or not a formal investigation is conducted.
+* Your complaint should be documented regardless of whether or not a formal investigation is conducted.
 
-- There is an obligation on the IRT to discuss with you the steps to be taken to ensure your safety.
+* There is an obligation on the IRT to discuss with you the steps to be taken to ensure your safety.
 
-- Your complaint should be addressed in a fair, timely, and confidential manner.
+* Your complaint should be addressed in a fair, timely, and confidential manner.
 
-- You should be given information by the IRT about what complaint procedures are available to you. These may be formal or informal processes.
+* You should be given information by the IRT about what complaint procedures are available to you. These may be formal or informal processes.
 
-- The IRT should follow the complaints procedure you elect, and you should be allowed to have a support person with you throughout the process.
+* The IRT should follow the complaints procedure you elect, and you should be allowed to have a support person with you throughout the process.
 
-- Only you, and those people who need to know in order for the complaint to be properly and fairly investigated, should be provided information about your complaint.
+* Only you, and those people who need to know in order for the complaint to be properly and fairly investigated, should be provided information about your complaint.
 
-- In the case of a formal complaint, our preference is that the person you have made the complaint against should be notified and given an opportunity to respond.
+* In the case of a formal complaint, our preference is that the person you have made the complaint against should be notified and given an opportunity to respond.
 
-- If a person is found to have harassed you, discriminated against you, bullied you, or otherwise violated this COC there should be clear consequences for their actions.
+* If a person is found to have harassed you, discriminated against you, bullied you, or otherwise violated this COC there should be clear consequences for their actions.
 
-- DSC will not tolerate retaliation against anyone for making a good-faith complaint of harassment, discrimination, bullying, or other misconduct, or for supporting someone else's complaint. Some forms of retaliation may also be unlawful.
+* DSC will not tolerate retaliation against anyone for making a good-faith complaint of harassment, discrimination, bullying, or other misconduct, or for supporting someone else's complaint. Some forms of retaliation may also be unlawful.