Re: Re: [RFC] [Re-proposed] Adopt Code of Conduct

Hi, On 23 January 2016 at 21:30, Matt Prelude <me@mprelu.de> wrote: > Hi all, > > This is my first mail to the list so please let me know if I do anything > wrong or if there's a better channel by which to have this kind of > discussion. > > I'd like to propose adoption of an alternative code of conduct, the Go Code: > https://golang.org/conduct > > The primary reasons for suggesting this code are: > > - The Go Code focuses primarily on desired behaviours ('be patient', 'be > respectful') and only secondarily on 'avoiding destructive behaviours'. > - The Go Code explicitly notes that it "is not a mechanism for people to > silence others with whom they disagree." - this was a major concern on the > ML, so codifying that this usage will not be accepted in the CoC itself is a > step in the right direction. > - The Go Code encourages everybody to follow the code in all spaces, but > limits explicit enforcement to Go spaces. > - The Go Code is far more clear in defining prohibited behaviours. Reading this previously, I think it's an essential example that should definitely be taken into account. Paddy