Re: Rationale for CoC proposal A

[Ean Schuessler <ean@brainfood.com>]

What if the DPL begins to consider persistent disagreement with the
DPL as a form of "flaming"?

----- "Wouter Verhelst" <wouter@debian.org> wrote:

> I'd like to propose a rationale for option one on the ballot, if I
> may:
> 
> Rationale:
>   Allowing the DPL to update the Code of Conduct will make it easier
> to
>   adapt it to changing circumstances, without having to go through a
>   lengthy GR procedure. One of the roles of the DPL is to mediate in
>   case of conflict; therefore, the DPL is in an ideal position to
> detect
>   when an update to the code of conduct may be necessary.
> 
>   If the DPL were to go rogue and replace the Code of Conduct by a
> blank
>   page (or similar), we already have sufficient procedures to recall
> or
>   override the DPL.