Everyone,
I been following the discussion over the weekend, albeit I been hesitant
to post again I decided to write a blog post with everything in my mind
regarding the subject. Feel free to read it at
http://coderoncode.com/community/2016/01/24/on-codes-on-conduct.html
Now, back to the issue at hand I think the current discussion is
starting to derail from a meaningful conversation and productive output.
It's clear that our opinions vary drastically when it comes down to the
currently proposed CoC; from what scope should it cover, to what
restrictions, to what if any kind of punitive actions should be taken.
I believe that is time to take a step back, and start with a smaller
goal; let's establish the PHP Community values first, set those up as a
detached document from the CoC.
What does the PHP Community stand for:
- Openness
- Communication
- Stuffed Elephants
Let's start small and move from there, once that's in place we can have
a more productive conversation about a code of conduct that actually
matches this community values.
Now, if we are still adamant on coming up with a CoC first I would like
to put forward the following 3 documents as alternatives for the
Contributor Covenant:
[A contribution policy for open source that
works](https://medium.com/@jmaynard/a-contribution-policy-for-open-source-that-works-bfc4600c9d83#.d53666v7u)
[The Code of
Merit](https://github.com/rosarior/Code-of-Merit/blob/master/CODE_OF_MERIT.md)
[The Pragmatists Code of
Conduct](https://github.com/amacgregor/Pragmatists-Code-of-Conduct/blob/master/Prag-Code-of-Conduct.md)
Cheers!
Sharon Levy wrote:
Or, is the purpose of the CoC really a device to control perceptions,
i.e. protect the image of the PHP project and its citizens?
Well, that would also be a benefit. I don't think these are exclusive
goals. If PHP isn't inviting, people won't want to contribute.
What I fear is that if the citizenry of Userland and PHPland do not feel
at liberty to publicly and freely express their criticism of the PHP
project, then important feedback will not be forthcoming, feedback that
could aid in advancing PHP.
Also, if taking personal responsibility for one's communication style
seems like an unworthy value to subscribe to, then it seems that a BDFL
might be in order.
My own unsolicited 0.02 is that their should be a brief lexicon of
expressions that are deemed inappropriate for discussion along with
*suggested* substitutions.
Those who feel only comfortable with rigid rules underestimate the power
that freedom affords to the creative process.
So, is this CoC really about attracting new thoughts or is it about
making the status quo an even more comfortable place for those who count
as part of the meritocracy?
^Z
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Allan MacGregor
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