Re: [PATCH] add a Code of Conduct document

From: brian m. carlson <sandals@crustytoothpaste.net>
Date: Sep 24, 2019, 23:37 UTC
Message-ID: <20190924233728.6iueqaktlhhfwn7k@camp.crustytoothpaste.net>
In-Reply-To: <20190924064454.GA30419@sigill.intra.peff.net>

On 2019-09-24 at 06:44:54, Jeff King wrote:

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> We've never had a formally written Code of Conduct document. Though it
> has been discussed off and on over the years, for the most part the
> behavior on the mailing list has been good enough that nobody felt the
> need to push one forward.
> 
> However, even if there aren't specific problems now, it's a good idea to
> have a document:
> 
>   - it puts everybody on the same page with respect to expectations.
>     This might avoid poor behavior, but also makes it easier to handle
>     it if it does happen.
> 
>   - it publicly advertises that good conduct is important to us and will
>     be enforced, which may make some people more comfortable with
>     joining our community
> 
>   - it may be a good time to cement our expectations when things are
>     quiet, since it gives everybody some distance rather than focusing
>     on a current contentious issue

I wholeheartedly agree with this assessment.

> If people are on board with this direction, it might be fun to pick up a
> bunch of "Acked-by" trailers from people in the community who agree with
> it. It might give it more weight if many members have publicly endorsed
> it.

I've already mentioned that I think this is a good idea, and I appreciate your thorough rationale in the commit message.

Acked-by: brian m. carlson <sandals@crustytoothpaste.net>

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