Awareness is when we work together to ensure that everyone is doing well and has a good space to learn. This space should be free of discrimination – none of us are perfect, but let’s at least try to be mindful of each other.

Instead of rigid rules of conduct, it is important to make sure that everyone feels comfortable with how we interact with each other. A few examples:

  • If other people ask that you refer to them using specific pronouns (he/him, she/her, they/them, etc.), then you should respect that. Example sentence: ‘They left their mobile phone at my place, I’ll have to give it back to them.’
  • If you notice that your explanations on a technical topic are getting very long-winded and everyone else in the group seems distracted, it might be time to let someone else speak. Why not ask a question?
  • If you want to smoke, it’s best to ask those around you beforehand if the smell of smoke bothers them; if not, great. Otherwise, perhaps stand 2-3 metres away.
  • Be considerate when consuming other drugs (e.g. alcohol) and only do so if you are sure that everyone is currently fine with your consumption. And even if you are intoxicated, be mindful of how you handle it and of other people’s boundaries.
  • If someone asks you to put your T-shirt back on, please do so without argument. The area for nudity is around the sauna.
  • And if you are unsure about other things, such as how to behave, perhaps just ask.
    • Tip: only ask if you can handle a no – otherwise, it’s better to leave it from the outset.

We have a quiet room where people can retreat to if they need some time to themselves.

Sauna

There is also a sauna in the backyard which will be started around 5 PM:

  • Please take a rapid covid-19 test before using it (at least on the same day).
  • We have a few towels that you can use.
  • Please do not smoke in the sauna (including weed), and leave it as clean as you found it. Please do not enter the sauna and chill-out area with your shoes on.
  • Be mindful not to stare at others; reflect on your behaviour. The sauna should be a place of relaxation for everyone.
  • The sauna costs us about €5 per hour in electricity, so please leave a donation.

Contact persons

At Quellcode, there are also two or three trusted persons whom you can approach or write to in the chat if you need someone to talk to:

  • If someone else has behaved inappropriately or discriminatorily towards you, you can tell a contact person what you need at that moment.
  • This could mean, for example, that the contact person talks to the person in question (in your presence or not) and tells them that their behaviour was not okay; that the person should make sure to stay away from you; or that they are sent home.
  • What you tell the contact person will be kept confidential, if you wish.
  • They will also not take any such steps against your will.

On site, we respond to calls via telephone or DECT the fastest. Before and after that, you can reach us by email, but our capacity is limited.

  • Phone: (number isn’t public yet)
  • E-Mail: awareness@schleuder.0x90.space
    • To reach us encrypted, you can use our PGP Key with the fingerprint: E928 D522 45B2 8FDA 88EF 93F9 513D F0F2 8DB4 FD8B
  • DECT: 113

Help out

We are still looking for people who volunteer as contact persons during the Quellcode. Please send an email to awareness@schleuder.0x90.space if you are interested.

What we expect from interested people:

  • Self-awareness and reflection (you know yourself and your limits)
  • Self-organisation and reliability
  • Teamwork and conflict management skills
  • Empathy
  • Willingness to learn
  • Openness and the ability to listen
  • Sensitivity to discrimination, including structural discrimination

We look forward to getting to know you.