By now, if you're linked in to current Python / [Python Software Foundation News][1] you know that as of November 21, 2012 the [PSF now requires][2] that all conferences it sponsors, or provides grants to (and there are many), have a code of conduct in place. The exact wording of the reslution the PSF board ratified is this:
RESOLVED, that the PSF will only sponsor conferences that have or agree to create and publish a Code of Conduct/Anti Harassment guide for their conference. A basic template to work from has been generated by the Ada Initiative at [http://geekfeminism.wikia.com/wiki/Conference_anti-harassment/Policy][3]
Before I go much further; I'm going to state unequivocally that I am the one to blame (if you want to assign it as such) for this. I proposed, argued for it, put it on the agenda and argued for it vociferously during our meeting. However, the board approved it overwhelmingly as a body with a single abstension.
Additionally; as you read this, do not assume anything abou