gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion (or lack thereof).\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nA discussion around the need for such policies, much less their increased prominence, quickly becomes heated and passionate. Some argue (correctly) that the vast majority of events already manage such incidents quickly, privately, and in much the way the Code of Conduct states, so what\u2019s changed? Others ask if there is truly a need for the event to play such a \u201cparental\u201d role or if the parties involved should be left to manage the issue as if it occurred on the public street instead of at the event.<\/p>\n
The conclusion, by a growing number of events, is that they do have a responsibility, and an active role, in creating and ensuring a harassment free experience at their events.<\/p>\n
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Note: Microsoft\u2019s Code of Conduct states:<\/p>\n
Microsoft mission is to empower every person and every business on the planet to achieve more. This includes at [EVENT] where we seek to create a respectful, friendly, and inclusive experience for all participants.<\/em><\/p>\nAs such, we do not tolerate harassing or disrespectful behavior, messages, images, or interactions by any event participant, in any form, at any aspect of the program including business and social activities, regardless of location.<\/em><\/p>\nWe encourage everyone to assist in creating a welcoming and safe environment. Please report any concerns, harassing behavior, suspicious or disruptive activity to the nearest security guard or show staff.<\/em><\/p>\nMicrosoft reserves the right to refuse admittance to, or remove any person from [event name] at any time in\u00a0its sole discretion.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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<\/a>The events environment \u2013 not just in Las Vegas \u2013 has for some people offered an opportunity to act in ways different from how they might at their grandparent\u2019s dinner table. At one product launch, not only did organizers need to ensure the audience didn\u2019t \u201coverly interact\u201d with the band members (and vise-verse), a crew member was locked out of his room while dressed in women\u2019s clothing, and two marriages resulted from the 4 days on site.<\/p>\n