[llvm-dev] Resuming the discussion of establishing an LLVM code of conduct

[Hal Finkel via llvm-dev]

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> From: "Renato Golin via llvm-dev" <llvm-dev at lists.llvm.org>
> To: "C Bergström" <cbergstrom at pathscale.com>
> Cc: "llvm-dev" <llvm-dev at lists.llvm.org>
> Sent: Thursday, May 5, 2016 7:44:25 AM
> Subject: Re: [llvm-dev] Resuming the discussion of establishing an LLVM code of conduct
> 
> On 5 May 2016 at 13:23, C Bergström <cbergstrom at pathscale.com> wrote:
> > Is the list PG, PG-13, R or at what level do "we" adults all
> > consider
> > "ok". Even on broadcast tv (in the US) you'll hear some profanity.
> > (context)
> > https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/obscene-indecent-and-profane-broadcasts
> 
> Excellent context!
> 
> 
> > Some people have pointed out that they don't like the R-rated style
> > of
> > the LKML. Profanity and no holds barred just isn't for some people.
> > I
> > can respect that, but personally I find it more funny and
> > raw/honest.
> 
> I don't care much about the swearing like "s***, I broke the bots
> again", but I understand not everyone is like that, so I avoid to the
> best of my abilities.
> 
> I can easily cope with "this code is a piece of s***", because
> sometimes it really is. Some people take it personal, though, so it's
> best if we all always avoid that kind of talk.
> 
> But there's nothing dubious about: "you are a piece of s*** for
> writing this code". That is totally unacceptable.

I'd strongly prefer that we have a "no public profanity" policy here. The fact that this community maintains a professional decorum is essential to being able to treat community interaction as an expected part of LLVM-related work activities. Otherwise, to name one problem, such expectations might run afoul of laws and regulations governing the workplace environment. Yes, some profanity is benign, but I see no definitive way to draw that line, and frankly, there are no situations where it is required.

 -Hal
 
> Now, encoding this in the CoC is the hard part...
> 
> 
> > In the world there exists arbitrators/moderators - Why not define a
> > couple of "adults" who have demonstrated a history of strong and
> > reasonable character. People who can defuse situations and
> > basically
> > be the guy which "we" trust to make good decisions. Elect 3 -
> > something pops up... we go to them to make a decision or help fix
> > stuff. It's low volume so shouldn't be a burden.. they would likely
> > help out anyway..
> 
> That's another point I had forgotten.
> 
> I don't think the people in this committee should be nominated, but
> voted. This is more than just the LLVM Foundation doing stuff on the
> side, this is out whole community, of which the foundation is only
> part of.
> 
> I feel very strongly about that, even if I trust the people that get
> nominated. Others might not, and that'd be against the very code
> we're
> trying to uphold.
> 
> cheers,
> --renato
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Hal Finkel
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Argonne National Laboratory