Hi, On 21 January 2016 at 14:33, Allan MacGregor <amacgre...@allanmacgregor.com> wrote: > Padraic, > > Taking a step back, instead taking a knee-jerk reaction; I think Kevin > brought up a valid point. Is very clear that there are certain actors that > are pushing for a specific version of this code of conduct to use it as a > political tool.
The RFC has actual text, which can be read, examined and discussed. There is no need whatsoever to drag in anything beyond unless directly relevant to the text at hand. Personal attacks on people who support a COC, or do not support a COC, aren't productive. If there is a political plot to undermine whatever in PHP, then please do support this by quoting from the RFC. > This is it what concerns most people regarding this specific CoC; you want > to debate the CoC proposed, fine. Personally here are my issues with it: > > - Language is vague and open to interpretation Propose specific text which also addresses harassment and the other not vague words. I’m sure people will happily read and review it. > - There is no mechanism or ability for one to confront ones accuser Any evidence being used against an individual will be made available to them. In fact, it’s explicitly required. However, it’s also clear that confidentiality will be adhered to. This is par for the course, at least in my experience, of any such process. The COC is also not a criminal proceeding – there is no legal court involved – so the emphasis is on protecting the potential complainant from additional targeted action. > - The CoC seems to be more concern with punitive action rather than > establishing the values of the community. Derick added a second section of more relevance to collaborative values. Also, I’m on record as believing that while punitive action need not be the central theme in a COC, it has to clear somewhere that it CAN be employed when absolutely necessary. Hopefully never! But I left my crystal ball at home…so I can’t rule it out. Paddy -- Pádraic Brady -- PHP Internals - PHP Runtime Development Mailing List To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
