Binutils Code of Conduct

[Gomathi Anandan]

Nick,

Thank you for working on this. It IS a great first step in making the
binutils community more inclusive.

Gomathi



On Tue, Sep 26, 2023 at 12:03 PM Nick Clifton <nickc@redhat.com> wrote:

> Hi Guys,
>
>   We are going to have a Code of Conduct for the GNU Binutils.
>
>   Rather than reinvent the wheel however, I have decided to take GCC's
>   code of conduct and tweak it for us.  The revised text is attached
>   below.
>
>   If you have any strong objections to this please let me know as soon
>   as possible, as I plan to put the text up on the binutils web page and
>   wiki by the end of the week.
>
>   If you are interested in volunteering to be on the Code Of Conduct
>   committee, please let me know directly, or email
>   binutils-conduct@sourceware.org.  In the meantime my boss Mark O'Brian
>   has volunteered to be on the committee so we will be starting off with
>   at least one person.
>
> Cheers
>   Nick
>
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>
>                 GNU Binutils Code of Conduct
>
> Like the free software community as a whole, the GNU Binutils community
> is made up of a mixture of professionals and volunteers from all over
> the world, working on every aspect of the project - including
> mentorship, teaching, and connecting people.
>
> Diversity is a huge strength, but it can also lead to communication
> issues and unhappiness.  To that end, we have a few ground rules that we
> ask people to adhere to.  This code applies equally to leaders,
> maintainers, and those seeking help and guidance.
>
> This isn't an exhaustive list of things that you can or can't do.
> Rather, take it in the spirit in which it's intended - a guide to make
> it easier to enrich all of us, the project, and the broader communities
> in which we participate.
>
> This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by the GNU Binutils
> project.  This includes the mailing lists, the issue tracker, events,
> and any other forums created by the project team which the community
> uses for communication.  In addition, violations of this code outside
> these spaces (though still in the context of the GNU Binutils) may
> affect a person's ability to participate within them.
>
> The rules are:
>
>   * Be friendly and patient.
>
>   * Be welcoming.
>
>     We strive to be a community that welcomes and supports people of all
>     backgrounds and identities.  This includes, but is not limited to,
>     members of any race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, color,
>     immigration status, social and economic class, educational level,
>     sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, size,
>     family status, political belief, religion, and mental or physical
>     ability.
>
>   * Be considerate.
>
>     Your work will be used by other people, and you in turn will depend
>     on the work of others.  Any decision you take will affect users and
>     colleagues, and you should take those consequences into account when
>     making decisions.  Remember that we're a world-wide community, so you
>     might not be communicating in someone else's primary language.
>
>   * Be respectful.
>
>     Not all of us will agree all the time, but disagreement is no excuse
>     for poor behaviour and poor manners.  We might all experience some
>     frustration now and then, but we cannot allow that frustration to turn
>     into a personal attack.  It's important to remember that a community
>     where people feel uncomfortable or threatened is not a productive
>     one.  Members of the community should be respectful when dealing with
>     other members as well as with people outside the community.
>
>   * Be kind to others and be careful in the words that you choose.
>
>     Do not insult or put down other participants.  Harassment and other
>     exclusionary behaviour aren't acceptable.  This includes, but is not
>     limited to:
>
>       - Violent threats or language directed against another person.
>       - Discriminatory jokes and language.
>       - Posting sexually explicit or violent material.
>       - Posting (or threatening to post) other people's personally
>         identifying information ("doxing").
>       - Personal insults, especially those using racist or sexist terms.
>       - Unwelcome sexual attention.
>       - Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behaviour.
>       - Repeated harassment of others.  In general, if someone asks you
>         to stop, then stop.
>
>     When we disagree, try to understand why.  Disagreements, both social
>     and technical, happen all the time and the GNU Binutils community is
>     no exception.  It is important that we resolve disagreements and
>     differing views constructively.  One of the strengths of the free
>     software movement is its varied community, with people from a wide
>     range of backgrounds.  Different people have different perspectives
>     on issues.  Being unable to understand why someone holds a viewpoint
>     doesn't mean that they're wrong.  Don't forget that it is human to
>     err and blaming each other doesn't get us anywhere.  Instead, focus
>     on helping to resolve issues and learning from mistakes.
>
>     See the GNU Kind Communications Guidelines for more guidance on
>     constructive interactions:
>       https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/kind-communication.en.html
>
>
> If you believe someone is violating the code of conduct, we ask that you
> report it by emailing binutils-conduct@sourceware.org  For more details
> please see our Reporting Guidelines.
>
>   Code of Conduct Committee
>
> The Code of Conduct Committee, and the formal reporting and response
> procedures, are not yet fully established.  For the time being,
> emailing binutils-conduct@sourceware.org will go to some of the GNU
> Binutils maintainers.  If you are interested in serving on the CoC
> committee, or would like to suggest someone who you think would be a
> good candidate, please email binutils-conduct@sourceware.org .
>
>   Questions?
>
> If you have questions, please see the FAQ. If that doesn't answer your
> questions, feel free to contact us.
>
>   Creative Commons License
>
> This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike
> 4.0 International License.
>
> Text derived from the Django project Code of Conduct, used under the
> Creative Commons Attribution license and the GCC Code of Conduct, also
> under the same license.
>
>