While I think it is worrisome that a respectful and well stated dissenting opinion was considered cause for removal, I am +1 if people don't feel safe to stand down. Your friendship is more important than this and I am here to support. -KAM
On 7/10/2019 8:15 AM, Naomi S wrote: > +1 > > On Wed, 10 Jul 2019 at 13:58, Niall Pemberton <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Thanks Gris, it’s sad that you have to take these measures, but you have my >> full support. >> >> Niall >> >> On Wed, 10 Jul 2019 at 01:56, Griselda Cuevas <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hi Diversity and Inclusion community, >>> >>> In the past few weeks we've had a series of interactions that have >> impacted >>> the perception of trust, welcomeness, worthiness and safety of our >> efforts >>> and spaces. These interactions have focused on scrutinizing processes and >>> working dynamics and have added no value to the initiatives this >> committee >>> wants to drive forward. >>> >>> There has been loud voices that have made conversations non-inclusive. >>> Their long debates with opposing opinions and without clear alternatives >>> have made it difficult for folks without the luxury of time or English as >>> their first language to contribute to the dialogue. >>> >>> There has also been unproductive discussions that cause volunteer energy >> to >>> be drifted from productive work towards politics, bureaucracy and >>> unnecessary polemic discussions. >>> >>> I recognize my responsibility to address this situation and to bring back >>> safety and stability to our community, so I decided to take two actions: >>> >>> In the short term, I decided that the emails from individuals who have >>> demonstrated a detrimental behavior in the list will be moderated. This >>> action has the purpose to keep conversations respectful, productive and >>> inclusive. >>> >>> In parallel, a team within the D&I committee will be working to draft and >>> establish rules of engagement for our community and committee, something >>> we'll call community compact and you'll see coming to the dev@ list >> soon. >>> We hope these rules of engagement will set the tone for our >> collaboration, >>> interactions and conversations. >>> >>> If you have questions, please don't hesitate to ask. >>> >>> Sincerely, >>> G >>> -- Kevin A. McGrail Member, Apache Software Foundation Chair Emeritus Apache SpamAssassin Project https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmcgrail - 703.798.0171
