Can we say "Law Suit". Make something policy and in our society this just seems to open the flood gates to law suits. I think a lot of "harassment" sexual or otherwise is a matter of perspective. While some actions or words may be offensive to some the same actions or words may not be offensive to someone else. I'm sure that many offenders are unaware or ignorant that some of their actions or words are offensive. The workplace is totally different than when friends, ie. club members get together to have fun and comraderie. In the workplace there is the hierarchy of superior and subordinate with resultant expectations, perceived or otherwise, and potential consequences, ie. getting fired. But setting a policy in an organization like NSPN would only set up an antagonistic or defensive posture among members. With friends you have the choice to respond to the offending behavior or words or dissociate from the individual. Not so in the work place. I for one would not be comfortable having a set policy and would have to reassess what this club means to me if we have to start implementing behavior policy. If there is a problem...address it, don't legislate it. Just my opinion. Gerry Smith Wood Stripper
