Re: Let's Do the CoC Right

On 01/22/2016 03:31 PM, David E. Wheeler wrote:

> My own behavior earlier is not a terrible example. By one point on the CoC (“ language and actions are free
> of personal attacks and disparaging personal remarks”), it seems problematic if not an outright violation. But one
canargue by another point (“tolerant of people’s right to have opposing views”) that it’s totally within bounds. So the
demarcationsof right and wrong are too easily subject to debate and further disagreement. Less ambiguity and
contradictionis required. 

You can not violate one part of the CoC and use the other part as the
reason.

>
>> Regarding the question of the Code of Conduct having short, general
>> statements versus listing "protected groups", etc. -- I would like
>> to see everyone protected.  Any list, by its nature, is going to
>> make someone feel excluded and unprotected.  In my view, the closer
>> it is to a statement of "The Golden Rule"[1], the better.
>
> Some of us do not need protection; we are already privileged members of the community. Therefor it’s important to
spellout whom we aim to protect. 
>

A Code of Conduct should protect all, equally and without bias.


Sincerely,

JD



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