[gentoo-dev] Re: Introducing the Proctors - Draft Code of Conduct for Gentoo

[Steve Long]

Paul de Vrieze wrote:
> ps. I would also like to suggest that the devrels looks at things like
> micro bans. That is, banning someone for a couple of days from sending to
> the mailing list. This could be effective against e.g. people who continue
> to feed trolls after being warned not to do so.

I think this is a great idea, in addition to whatever else gets decided; it
would certainly have stopped me in my tracks, and made me think, wrt to my
recent `outburst'.

Re: IRC I think it is already pretty effectively moderated.

As for the Code of Conduct I think it's a good thing, and neatly sets out
the objectives and gives clear warning of enforcement. I like the fact that
as well as pointing out what is unacceptable, it also gives positive
examples.

I do think devs need to lead by example; as was said in the recent council
meeting:
"in *all* of these flamewars/problems, devs are usually involved... it's
never really a case of two users going at it"
(I really do think that's because users are so well moderated on the
forums.)

Maybe there should be an ethical/behavioural element to the dev-exam, so
that prospective devs see that being able to work with others is needed as
much as technical proficiency, dunno. But I'm glad things appear to be
changing for the better.


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