In perl.git, the branch blead has been updated
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commit ef7498d2b69936a5c6476ecf1950066f638b2dac
Author: Aaron Crane <a...@cpan.org>
Date: Sun Jan 21 20:28:52 2018 +0000
perlpolicy: update policy in accordance with recent moderator discussions
Substantive changes:
Firstly, as promised earlier, we have clarified that, by forwarding a
message to the list, the sender takes responsibility for the content of the
message in question.
Secondly, we have changed the policy regarding ban lengths. Previously,
third or subsequent instances of unacceptable behaviour resulted in a ban
twice the length of the person's previous ban. Under the new policy, a third
instance of unacceptable behaviour results in a further warning, and a
fourth instance results in a ban of indefinite length.
Our rationale is that temporary bans are for the offender: to give them the
opportunity to change their behaviour in a way that aligns with our
community expectations. However, if the person in question fails to take
advantage of that opportunity, our focus must shift to the community: we aim
to protect other list members from having to bear the burden of unacceptable
behaviour.
Finally, we welcome Karen Etheridge and Todd Rinaldo as additional
moderators. I'd like to offer both Karen and Todd my personal thanks for
agreeing to serve.
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Summary of changes:
pod/perlpolicy.pod | 46 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--------------
1 file changed, 32 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-)
diff --git a/pod/perlpolicy.pod b/pod/perlpolicy.pod
index 6c57238eac..8a4da41939 100644
--- a/pod/perlpolicy.pod
+++ b/pod/perlpolicy.pod
@@ -545,8 +545,9 @@ it doesn't need to fully describe how all old versions used
to work.
=head1 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
The official forum for the development of perl is the perl5-porters mailing
-list, mentioned above, and its bugtracker at rt.perl.org. All participants in
-discussion there are expected to adhere to a standard of conduct.
+list, mentioned above, and its bugtracker at rt.perl.org. Posting to the
+list and the bugtracker is not a right: all participants in discussion are
+expected to adhere to a standard of conduct.
=over 4
@@ -554,15 +555,18 @@ discussion there are expected to adhere to a standard of
conduct.
Always be civil.
-=item *
+=item *
Heed the moderators.
=back
-Civility is simple: stick to the facts while avoiding demeaning remarks and
-sarcasm. It is not enough to be factual. You must also be civil. Responding
-in kind to incivility is not acceptable.
+Civility is simple: stick to the facts while avoiding demeaning remarks,
+belittling other individuals, sarcasm, or a presumption of bad faith. It is
+not enough to be factual. You must also be civil. Responding in kind to
+incivility is not acceptable. If you relay otherwise-unposted comments to
+the list from a third party, you take responsibility for the content of
+those comments, and you must therefore ensure that they are civil.
While civility is required, kindness is encouraged; if you have any doubt about
whether you are being civil, simply ask yourself, "Am I being kind?" and aspire
@@ -571,16 +575,30 @@ to that.
If the list moderators tell you that you are not being civil, carefully
consider how your words have appeared before responding in any way. Were they
kind? You may protest, but repeated protest in the face of a repeatedly
-reaffirmed decision is not acceptable.
-
-Unacceptable behavior will result in a public and clearly identified warning.
-Repeated unacceptable behavior will result in removal from the mailing list and
-revocation of rights to update rt.perl.org. The first removal is for one
-month. Subsequent removals will double in length. After six months with no
-warning, a user's ban length is reset. Removals, like warnings, are public.
+reaffirmed decision is not acceptable. Repeatedly protesting about the
+moderators' decisions regarding a third party is also unacceptable, as is
+continuing to initiate off-list contact with the moderators about their
+decisions.
+
+Unacceptable behavior will result in a public and clearly identified
+warning. A second instance of unacceptable behavior from the same
+individual will result in removal from the mailing list and rt.perl.org,
+for a period of one calendar month. The rationale for this is to
+provide an opportunity for the person to change the way they act.
+
+After the time-limited ban has been lifted, a third instance of
+unacceptable behavior will result in a further public warning. A fourth
+or subsequent instance will result in an indefinite ban. The rationale
+is that, in the face of an apparent refusal to change behavior, we must
+protect other community members from future unacceptable actions. The
+moderators may choose to lift an indefinite ban if the person in
+question affirms they will not transgress again.
+
+Removals, like warnings, are public.
The list of moderators will be public knowledge. At present, it is:
-Aaron Crane, Andy Dougherty, Ricardo Signes, Sawyer X, Steffen Müller.
+Aaron Crane, Andy Dougherty, Karen Etheridge, Ricardo Signes, Sawyer X,
+Steffen Müller, Todd Rinaldo.
=head1 CREDITS
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