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I’ve never seen Codes of Conduct as attempting to prevent (no more than any other lists of prohibited activity actually prevent such activities), but more to be an automatic defense for the organizers when they have to kick someone out for misbehaving.

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Every restaurant I have ever been to seems to have a sign saying "We reserve the right to refuse service." They also sometimes say "No shirt, no shoes, no service." That's about it.

Somehow, they don't seem to typically have big problems with people behaving badly while having lunch or whatever.

With restaurants, you pay afterwards. With conferences, there is a lot of up front money. The situations are different.

Hotels will just keep the entire amount if you try to cancel at the last second after making a reservation.

There are plenty of situations where you just forfeit the cost. Too bad, so sad.

Merely adding one to your event seems like it can be illuminating enough! These things appear to be a red rag to a certain kind of bull...

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