Notices by Michael Kennedy (mkennedy@fosstodon.org)

@LauraLangdon @gpshead @webology @ThePSF But the PSF has ridiculous statements like:

“We will be guided by science and adapt our policy accordingly”

and

“We will never loosen the policy, that’s our guarantee”

But what if science says the emergency is over? We have vaccines and they are working? Not necessarily saying that’s the case. But those two sentences in the same policy are not congruent.

@LauraLangdon @gpshead @webology @ThePSF That’s a fair point. I did suggest that a better compromise would be to have areas that have stronger mask policies and areas that have lighter ones. For example, having masks while attending talks bunched together but having the expo floor encouraged but optional for masks would be an excellent comprise.

But that’s not the policy. The policy is 100% masks, 100% of the time, or you’re unwelcome.

@LauraLangdon @gpshead @webology @ThePSF That’s my understanding too. But I think it’s still inconsistent given the planning is over a year out. Can you really predict the situation that far out when it’s an unprecedented event?

A better policy there would be “We will listen to science. The current policy is masks required. But if that changes, we guarantee to give 100% refunds to anyone uncomfortable with the final policy.”

@ThePSF Ridiculous mask policy:

We are asking you to wear a mask during your time at PyCon US. […] Attendees who are repeatedly unwilling to comply with the mask requirements will be asked to leave and are not eligible for a refund.

That sounds like telling, not asking, nor consistent with 2024 norms.

https://us.pycon.org/2024/about/health-safety-guidelines/

@ThePSF Registration link: https://us.pycon.org/2024/

Registration for PyCon US 2024 is now open. I registered and will be there from Thursday to Sunday.

My trip this year will be shorter than normal because the ridiculous mask policy put in place by @ThePSF. #python

Still looking forward to seeing you all there. :)

@LauraLangdon @gpshead @webology @ThePSF We could do the same for open spaces. Put a mask symbol on it if it’s required, or a skull and crossbones if it’s mask option and attendees could decide per the organizer’s desires, etc.

We had a great recording yesterday with @ericholscher, @charliermarsh, @foosel, @samuelcolvin, @tiangolo, and @willmcgugan on @talkpython. I’m looking forward to sharing the episode with you early next year.

During the stream, one of the listeners said it reminded them of an “Avengers” emergency meeting for #Python Open Source. What do you think: