Hey, Charles Plessy <ple...@debian.org> wrote on 07/02/2025 at 10:10:20+0100:
> Hi all, > > we are so diverse, that when the possibility of a conflict of interest > arises in a situation, it is too late, because we are not even going to > agree on what a conflict of interest is, and how to handle the > situation, before one could conclude if there is really a conflict of > interest. The disucssion on Google is not the only one, older > discussions on Canonical during some Technical Committee appeals also > come to mind. > > Does that mean we should equip ourselves with a Conflict of Interest > Policy? Here is a suggestion drafted by ChatGPT. > > ------------------------------------------------------- > > Conflict of Interest Statement > > Debian values transparency, integrity, and the diverse contributions of > its members. As an organization with a broad and diverse membership, we > recognize that understandings of conflict of interest may vary. A > conflict of interest arises when a person’s ability to make objective > decisions within Debian could be influenced — consciously or > unconsciously — by their affiliations, such as employment, sponsorship, > personal relationships, or other external commitments. > > Being in a situation of conflict of interest is not inherently bad and > does not imply wrongdoing. It is a natural occurrence in a community > where people bring valuable expertise and connections. However, to > uphold Debian’s commitment to fairness and trust, we ask that members: > > - Consider potential conflicts and be transparent when a decision might > intersect with their employer’s, sponsor’s, or other affiliations' > interests. > > - Disclose conflicts appropriately, recognizing that different people > may assess the situation differently. > > - Refrain from participating in decisions where their neutrality could > reasonably be questioned. > > - Raise concerns respectfully, assuming good faith and without implying > wrongdoing, to foster an open and constructive dialogue. > > If unsure, members are encouraged to discuss the situation with peers or > governance bodies to ensure Debian’s processes remain open, fair, and > principled. I'm not sure I'd expect more from people than them saying who they work for or defend. I'd not, eg, expect some Canonical employee to refrain voting a GR because they might be biased. We all are biased. -- PEB
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