On Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 1:16 AM, Rich Bowen <rbo...@rcbowen.com> wrote:
> The challenge with a CoC is knowing when to quit before becoming the > thought police. Also, it should be things that are measurable and > enforceable. I don't think this is either. > > What you are suggesting is really good advice, but isn't something we can > enforce with policy. > The Code of Conduct is mostly not "measurable and enforceable" and just contains good advice - of the seven sections the only we can enforce is the "Be careful in the words that we choose" section. I dont have a problem with that because I see it as a tool to encourage people, rather than just something to be enforced. Niall > On Jun 5, 2016 8:00 PM, "Niall Pemberton" <niall.pember...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > Hi, > > > > I really like the code of conduct, but I think it would be good to > include > > something about sending too many emails. Sometimes you get people who > > dominate a thread, responding to almost everyone and they drain the > energy > > of others to take part. > > > > My suggestion is to add a sentence to the "Be concise" section, perhaps > > something like the following: > > > > "Try not to dominate a thread, you don't have to respond to everyone. > Pause > > between sending emails to give others an opportunity to contribute to the > > debate." > > > > WDYT? > > > > Niall > > >
