Hello all, In light of a contentious on-list discussion in October 2011 and PLUG's traditional lack of diversity, I am of the opinion that the group should have a code of conduct. This need not be complex but is an important formality in this splendidly-informal community.
In the case of the contentious on-list discussion, several people, myself included suggested that "you know it when you see it", as was certainly the case in that situation. While that assertion does not constitute a policy, I would like to explore strategies for a simple policy that has the hooks, however simple, to the summoning of law enforcement if necessary. Considering that the pursuit of software/technology freedom should begin in school and last a lifetime, I have been exploring two ideas: 1. A subset of Robert Fulghum's "All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten", such as: Share everything. (!) Play fair. Don't hit people. Clean up your own mess. Don't take things that aren't yours. Say you're sorry when you hurt somebody. Live a balanced life - Learn some and think some And play and work everyday some. Be aware of wonder. 2. An adjusted version of the Portland Public Schools anti-bullying policies (kudos to the schools for finally taking this seriously): http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/student-services/372.htm Kudos to Keith for pointing out last night how one company effectively leveraged a school teacher for running developer meetings. HOPEFULLY we all learned these social skills at home and in preschool/school but we humans all occasionally lapse. Thoughts? Michael Dexter PLUG Volunteer _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list [email protected] http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
