* Lars Wirzenius <liw@iki.fi> [2006-03-03 22:20:59]: > A code of conduct has often been mentioned as a possible solution to > various communication problems we have. The code would have to specify, > either explicitly or implicitly, some rules for acceptable behavior. > > What do you think of a code of conduct? We have an implicit code of conduct right now. It is practiced on some lists and it hurts the project, in my oppinion. What we need is a change of culture in the project. That is a hard, longterm change. Already at Debconf3 in Oslo I gave a talk "Why Tetrinet is good for Debian - Debian as a social group" and highlighted the importance of a friendly, warm climate in the project. If momentum builds within the project that we need a change of climate we will have it. We can help that to happen. My cited experience with implementing social change in volunteer groups can help here. Formulating a code of conduct that we want to encourage is one important step. Making it known, talking about it, discussing it and moving it towards being a commonly accepted guide line is hard work and will take many years. Shortcuts will fail. We have started already, and have only a few years left to go. Lets continue! /andreas
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