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Keep in consideration that your actions directly affect others and
 
Keep in consideration that your actions directly affect others and
reflect on the LibrePlanet's work as a whole. Your
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reflect on the LibrePlanet's work as a whole. Your decisions impact  
decisions impact colleagues and influence the public so take those
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colleagues and influence the public so take those
 
consequences into account at all times. This includes many basic
 
consequences into account at all times. This includes many basic
 
things like asking for help if unsure about something, or announcing
 
things like asking for help if unsure about something, or announcing
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'''Be respectful.'''  
 
'''Be respectful.'''  
  
Disagreements happen, as do deliberate agitation, but frustration or
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Respect each another as well as people outside or new to the community.
someone else's actions are still never valid excuses for poor
 
behavior. Differing views are expected in diverse communities, and
 
they should be resolved constructively. Personal attacks, hate speech,
 
trolling, baiting, and spamming will not be tolerated. Always be
 
careful of how you may be misinterpreted and of how you may be
 
misinterpreting someone else. Avoid over-defensive or aggressive
 
reactions and try to pacify any disruptive situations as early as
 
possible to prevent conflicts from escalating. A productive community
 
makes people feel comfortable wand welcome. Be respectful of one
 
another as well as people outside the community.
 
 
 
'''Work together.'''
 
 
 
Aim to make allies wherever possible, and avoid burning bridges. We
 
should stand by our strong set of ideals while remaining very open as
 
a movement. Rather than focusing on differences, search for common
 
ground to encourage people to become free software
 
proponenets. Collaboration is highly encouraged. Reach out to as many
 
individuals as well as existing projects and groups as possible. All
 
work should be done as transparently as possible and published in a
 
way that enables others to discuss and get involved with your efforts.
 
 
 
'''Advocate Freedom.'''
 
 
 
The free software movement is first and foremost a social movement, so
 
please be sure to have read our critical documents and understand our
 
core philosophy. In accordance with 1-3, please do not be berating
 
towards others who may not immediately share the same views. If we are
 
not encouraging and respectful, we can't hope to gain their
 
support. Frame issues and arguments in a way which is conducive to
 
changing minds, not alienating visitors. People are unlikely to listen
 
if they feel in any way like they're being attacked. They are much
 
more receptive to ideas which presented in a positive and constructive
 
way.
 
 
 
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Revision as of 12:29, 24 August 2010

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So that the name 'LibrePlanet' is strongly associated with a clear goal, and so individual groups can cooperate and collaborate effectively, all LibrePlanet participants agree with this set of founding principles:

Mission Statement
Code of Conduct

Add this box to your profile page to indicate you support these documents and agree to work in accordance with LibrePlanet's Mission Statement and Code of Conduct.

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Code of Conduct 0.1

Rules

This Code of Conduct applies to you as a participant in any campaigns, projects, and communities of the LibrePlanet, and covers your behavior in any forum, mailing list, IRC channel, wiki, web site, public meeting, or private correspondence.

Be mindful.

Keep in consideration that your actions directly affect others and reflect on the LibrePlanet's work as a whole. Your decisions impact colleagues and influence the public so take those consequences into account at all times. This includes many basic things like asking for help if unsure about something, or announcing when you leave a project and trying to find others who can pick up where you leave off. We are all working together for free software and the success of our efforts depends on our ability to cooperate. Your contributions are valuable and will be built upon by others, and in turn your work will depend on that of others'. Everyone can provide valuable support to the free software movement, and we should be welcoming and respectful throughout the community.

Be respectful.

Respect each another as well as people outside or new to the community.