linux-kernel - Re: Code of Conduct: Let's revamp it.

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Date:   Tue, 25 Sep 2018 13:28:32 +0200
From:   Pavel Machek <pavel@....cz>
To:     Edward Cree <ec429@...tab.net>
Cc:     Olof Johansson <olof@...om.net>, Jonathan Corbet <corbet@....net>,
        Linux Kernel Mailing List <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>
Subject: Re: Code of Conduct: Let's revamp it.

Hi!

> > I can
> > see how that kind of environment _could_ be implemented with the same
> > code of conduct as a base, but [...] I know I
> > would fight strongly against that.
> It is definitely reassuring to hear you say that.
> 
> > There is a list in the first paragraph, but the preceding words say
> > that it should be a *harassment-free experience for everyone*. That
> > part of the paragraph is to me the most important part.
> It certainly _should_ be the most important; IMHO the sentence should end
>  after 'everyone'.
> 
> > Your above argument that the Code of Conduct is problematic because of
> > who wrote it seems to contradict your statement that we shall judge by
> > code (or text) alone.
> I think there are important differences between code to be run by CPUs
>  and a Code to be run by humans.  And when the author goes on a victory
>  lap on Twitter and declares the Code to be "a political document", is
>  it any surprise I'm worried?

Would you have link on that? I'd really want to know who authored the
document, because it is making statements that are untrue.

Thanks,
									Pavel
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