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| − | + | This Code of Conduct applies to us as participants in any campaigns, | |
| − | + | projects, and communities under the LibrePlanet name, and | |
| − | This Code of Conduct applies to | + | covers our behavior in any related forum, mailing list, IRC channel, wiki, |
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web site, public meeting, or private correspondence. | web site, public meeting, or private correspondence. | ||
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| − | + | == Be respectful. == | |
| − | Respect each another as well as people outside or new to the community. | + | Respect each another, as well as people outside or new to the community. |
Personal attacks, hate speech, trolling, baiting, spamming, and | Personal attacks, hate speech, trolling, baiting, spamming, and | ||
| − | discrimination such as sexism | + | discrimination such as sexism and racism will not be |
| − | tolerated. | + | tolerated. We are working for user freedom for everyone, and that includes those who do not fully agree with us. Rather than condemning individuals for not |
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agreeing wholeheartedly or even disagreeing, respectfully try to help | agreeing wholeheartedly or even disagreeing, respectfully try to help | ||
| − | them to | + | them better understand, and try to understand their views as well. This requires persistently maintaining our |
| − | best behavior. Disagreements happen, as | + | best behavior. Disagreements happen, as does deliberate agitation, but |
| − | + | neither are valid excuses | |
for poor behavior. Differing views are expected in diverse communities, | for poor behavior. Differing views are expected in diverse communities, | ||
| − | and they should be resolved constructively | + | and they should be resolved constructively, always with an eye toward finding common ground, giving each other the benefit of the doubt, and resisting misinterpretation. Avoid over-defensive or aggressive reactions and try to pacify |
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any disruptive situations as early as possible to prevent conflicts | any disruptive situations as early as possible to prevent conflicts | ||
from escalating. A productive community makes people feel comfortable | from escalating. A productive community makes people feel comfortable | ||
and welcome. | and welcome. | ||
| − | ' | + | == Be mindful. == |
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| + | Keep in consideration that our actions directly affect others, including colleagues and the public, and | ||
| + | reflect on LibrePlanet's work as a whole. This includes many basic | ||
| + | things like asking for help if unsure about something, or announcing | ||
| + | when we leave a project and trying to find others who can pick up | ||
| + | where we leave off. We are all working together for free software, and | ||
| + | the success of our efforts depends on our ability to cooperate. Our | ||
| + | contributions are all valuable and will be built upon by others, and in | ||
| + | turn our work will depend on that of others. | ||
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| + | == Work together. == | ||
Aim to make allies wherever possible, and avoid burning bridges. We | Aim to make allies wherever possible, and avoid burning bridges. We | ||
| − | should stand by our strong set of ideals while remaining very | + | should stand by our strong set of ideals while remaining very welcoming as |
| − | a movement | + | a movement. |
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Collaboration is highly encouraged. Reach out to as many individuals | Collaboration is highly encouraged. Reach out to as many individuals | ||
as well as existing projects and groups as possible. All work should be | as well as existing projects and groups as possible. All work should be | ||
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others to discuss and get involved with your efforts. | others to discuss and get involved with your efforts. | ||
| − | + | == Advocate Freedom. == | |
The free software movement is first and foremost a social movement, so | The free software movement is first and foremost a social movement, so | ||
please be sure to have read our critical documents and understand our | please be sure to have read our critical documents and understand our | ||
| − | core philosophy. In accordance with 1-3, please do not be | + | core philosophy. In accordance with 1-3, please do not be aggressive |
| − | + | toward others who may not immediately share the same views. If we are | |
not encouraging and respectful, we can't hope to gain their support. | 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, | Frame issues and arguments in a way which is conducive to changing minds, | ||
Revision as of 16:28, 24 August 2010
This Code of Conduct applies to us as participants in any campaigns, projects, and communities under the LibrePlanet name, and covers our behavior in any related forum, mailing list, IRC channel, wiki, web site, public meeting, or private correspondence.
Rules
Be respectful.
Respect each another, as well as people outside or new to the community. Personal attacks, hate speech, trolling, baiting, spamming, and discrimination such as sexism and racism will not be tolerated. We are working for user freedom for everyone, and that includes those who do not fully agree with us. Rather than condemning individuals for not agreeing wholeheartedly or even disagreeing, respectfully try to help them better understand, and try to understand their views as well. This requires persistently maintaining our best behavior. Disagreements happen, as does deliberate agitation, but neither are valid excuses for poor behavior. Differing views are expected in diverse communities, and they should be resolved constructively, always with an eye toward finding common ground, giving each other the benefit of the doubt, and resisting misinterpretation. 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 and welcome.
Be mindful.
Keep in consideration that our actions directly affect others, including colleagues and the public, and reflect on LibrePlanet's work as a whole. This includes many basic things like asking for help if unsure about something, or announcing when we leave a project and trying to find others who can pick up where we leave off. We are all working together for free software, and the success of our efforts depends on our ability to cooperate. Our contributions are all valuable and will be built upon by others, and in turn our work will depend on that of others.
Work together.
Aim to make allies wherever possible, and avoid burning bridges. We should stand by our strong set of ideals while remaining very welcoming as a movement. 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 aggressive toward 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.
