Binutils Code of Conduct

[Nick Clifton <nickc@redhat.com>]

Hi Guys,

  We are going to have a Code of Conduct for the GNU Binutils.

  Rather than reinvent the wheel however, I have decided to take GCC's
  code of conduct and tweak it for us.  The revised text is attached
  below.

  If you have any strong objections to this please let me know as soon
  as possible, as I plan to put the text up on the binutils web page and
  wiki by the end of the week.

  If you are interested in volunteering to be on the Code Of Conduct
  committee, please let me know directly, or email
  binutils-conduct@sourceware.org.  In the meantime my boss Mark O'Brian
  has volunteered to be on the committee so we will be starting off with
  at least one person.
  
Cheers
  Nick

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                GNU Binutils Code of Conduct

Like the free software community as a whole, the GNU Binutils community
is made up of a mixture of professionals and volunteers from all over
the world, working on every aspect of the project - including
mentorship, teaching, and connecting people. 

Diversity is a huge strength, but it can also lead to communication
issues and unhappiness.  To that end, we have a few ground rules that we
ask people to adhere to.  This code applies equally to leaders,
maintainers, and those seeking help and guidance.

This isn't an exhaustive list of things that you can or can't do.
Rather, take it in the spirit in which it's intended - a guide to make
it easier to enrich all of us, the project, and the broader communities
in which we participate. 

This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by the GNU Binutils
project.  This includes the mailing lists, the issue tracker, events,
and any other forums created by the project team which the community
uses for communication.  In addition, violations of this code outside
these spaces (though still in the context of the GNU Binutils) may
affect a person's ability to participate within them. 

The rules are:

  * Be friendly and patient.

  * Be welcoming.
  
    We strive to be a community that welcomes and supports people of all
    backgrounds and identities.  This includes, but is not limited to,
    members of any race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, color,
    immigration status, social and economic class, educational level,
    sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, size,
    family status, political belief, religion, and mental or physical
    ability.
    
  * Be considerate.
  
    Your work will be used by other people, and you in turn will depend
    on the work of others.  Any decision you take will affect users and
    colleagues, and you should take those consequences into account when
    making decisions.  Remember that we're a world-wide community, so you
    might not be communicating in someone else's primary language.
    
  * Be respectful.
  
    Not all of us will agree all the time, but disagreement is no excuse
    for poor behaviour and poor manners.  We might all experience some
    frustration now and then, but we cannot allow that frustration to turn
    into a personal attack.  It's important to remember that a community
    where people feel uncomfortable or threatened is not a productive
    one.  Members of the community should be respectful when dealing with
    other members as well as with people outside the community.

  * Be kind to others and be careful in the words that you choose.

    Do not insult or put down other participants.  Harassment and other
    exclusionary behaviour aren't acceptable.  This includes, but is not
    limited to:
    
      - Violent threats or language directed against another person.
      - Discriminatory jokes and language.
      - Posting sexually explicit or violent material.
      - Posting (or threatening to post) other people's personally
        identifying information ("doxing").
      - Personal insults, especially those using racist or sexist terms.
      - Unwelcome sexual attention.
      - Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behaviour.
      - Repeated harassment of others.  In general, if someone asks you
        to stop, then stop.
      
    When we disagree, try to understand why.  Disagreements, both social
    and technical, happen all the time and the GNU Binutils community is
    no exception.  It is important that we resolve disagreements and
    differing views constructively.  One of the strengths of the free
    software movement is its varied community, with people from a wide
    range of backgrounds.  Different people have different perspectives
    on issues.  Being unable to understand why someone holds a viewpoint
    doesn't mean that they're wrong.  Don't forget that it is human to
    err and blaming each other doesn't get us anywhere.  Instead, focus
    on helping to resolve issues and learning from mistakes.
    
    See the GNU Kind Communications Guidelines for more guidance on
    constructive interactions:
      https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/kind-communication.en.html


If you believe someone is violating the code of conduct, we ask that you
report it by emailing binutils-conduct@sourceware.org  For more details
please see our Reporting Guidelines.

  Code of Conduct Committee
  
The Code of Conduct Committee, and the formal reporting and response
procedures, are not yet fully established.  For the time being,
emailing binutils-conduct@sourceware.org will go to some of the GNU
Binutils maintainers.  If you are interested in serving on the CoC
committee, or would like to suggest someone who you think would be a
good candidate, please email binutils-conduct@sourceware.org .

  Questions?
  
If you have questions, please see the FAQ. If that doesn't answer your
questions, feel free to contact us.

  Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike
4.0 International License. 

Text derived from the Django project Code of Conduct, used under the
Creative Commons Attribution license and the GCC Code of Conduct, also
under the same license.