[TriLUG] Code of Conduct

[Joseph Mack NA3T]

On Tue, 14 Aug 2007, Cristóbal Palmer wrote:

> On 8/14/07, Joseph Mack NA3T <jmack at wm7d.net> wrote:

>> Are you proposing a CoC because of your success as a 
>> moral authority or because you want the S.C. to have more 
>> power?

> Please read our several responses already sent to this
> list.

I have read every posting on this topic thank you very much. 
Please don't presume to know what's happening at my end of 
the conversation.

> This is not a helpful or remotely accurate criticism.

Quite true, it's a question. If someone wants authority over 
my behaviour, I'd like to know on what basis they they want 
it.

At the moment no-one involved with this proposal has claimed 
any success or experience using authority over people's 
behaviour.

An S.C. composed of people unqualified, but wanting to 
exercise power over member's behaviour sounds like a power 
grab. I wonder what these people want the power for. The 
absense of guaranteed checks and balances, would indicate 
that the S.C. doesn't expect to be accountable for their 
uses of the power.

> If you have constructive criticism, please offer it. If 
> you would like to hear more about the CoC and LCoC in 
> person,

there's no need to come in person. I can hear quite well on 
the mailing list.

I haven't started criticising yet. I'm still waiting on 
answers to my questions. eg what behaviours are being 
exhibited on the mailing list that need a CoC?

I've noticed people complain bitterly when topics that are 
not FOSS are posted without an "OT". Are members of the S.C. 
excepted from this requirement?


Joe
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