Hi Andrea,
On Thu, Jan 7, 2016 at 2:44 PM, Andrea Faulds <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> I do wonder if we're really going anywhere here.
I don't think we are. We're arguing protocol, process, and punishment
before agreeing on rights and responsibilities. I suggest we agree on first
principles. Submitted for consideration:
*(I) You are a contributor to, and representative of, PHP if you:*
- Join any of the PHP communication channels (mailing lists, IRC
channels, Twitter feeds, or Facebook group) and start or reply to a
conversation.
- Post comments on php.net or bug/feature requests on bugs.php.net.
- Submit comments, issues, or patches to PHP or its extensions through
Github.
- Attend any conference authorized to use the PHP logo.
*(II) As a contributor to PHP, you have the right to:*
- Participate in conversations
- Present your thoughts
- Submit changes to PHP, its extensions, and documentation
- Walk away (both in person and digitally)
*(III) As a representative of PHP, you are responsible for:*
- Your behavior:
- Actively listen
<http://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/active-listening.html> to those who
are speaking
- Affirm what you hear
- Remain calm (strive for equanimity
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equanimity>)
- Keep your voice down. NO CAPS.
- Hands off. Ask before entering personal space
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proxemics#Personal_space>.
- Your words:
- Be understanding: everyone's perspective is different
- Be polite
<http://www.londonschool.com/language-talk/language-tips/5-tips-for-polite-and-diplomatic-language/>
- Be concise
<https://oilpatchwriting.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/the-five-cs-of-writing-%E2%80%93-part-3-conciseness/>
- Discuss the position, not the person
<http://www.nizkor.org/features/fallacies/ad-hominem.html>
- Your submissions:
- Adhere to submission guidelines
- Timely respond to inquiries about your submissions
We're all diplomats to our arguments. Skillful communication and tact goes
a long way toward effective collaboration. If we can't agree what's
respectful communication, we're not going to collaborate.
Cheers,
bishop
