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@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include:
 * Trolling, insulting/derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
 * Public or private harassment
 * Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or electronic address, without explicit permission
+* Offensive statements referring to specific groups, whether or not directed at an individual in the community, such as racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or xenophobia
 * Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting