We all live in a society. Every society has customs, values, and mores. This is how homo sapiens are different from other species. Since our childhood, in school, then college, and then at work, we follow a shared set of social values. This shared set of values creates a peaceful world. In the open source world, we strive for values that lead to us all being welcoming, generous, and thoughtful. We may differ in opinions or sometimes disagree with each other, but we try to keep the conversation focused on the ideas under discussion, not the person in the discussion.
Fedora is an excellent example of an open source society where contributors respect each other and have healthy discussions, whether they agree or disagree on all topics. This is a sign of a healthy community. Fedora is a big project with contributors and users from different parts of the world . This creates a diverse community of different skills, languages, ages, colors, cultural values, and more. Although it is rare in Fedora, sometimes miscommunication happens and this can result in situations where the discussion moves from the idea to the person.
Introducing our Code of Conduct
We have a few guidelines that we ask people to keep in mind when they’re using Fedora Project resources. These guidelines help everyone feel welcome in our community. These guidelines are known as the Code of Conduct (CoC). One of the main goals of the Fedora Diversity team is to spread knowledge and improve the visibility of the code of conduct. Violations of the CoC can lead to different outcomes. In the past, there were cases of removal from Fedora mailing lists and IRC channels on violations of the CoC. This can differ depending on the scenario and severity of the issue.
Objectives of the Code of Conduct
Our aim is to have a healthy community of diverse people where ideas and opinions are freely shared and discussion happens openly. To help everyone successfully communicate we ask that you keep these guidelines in mind:
- 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.
- Be respectful. Not all of us will agree all the time, but disagreement is no excuse for poor behavior 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 Fedora community should be respectful when dealing with other contributors as well as with people outside the Fedora community and with users of Fedora.
The Code of Conduct goes on to say:
“When we disagree, we try to understand why. Disagreements, both social and technical, happen all the time and Fedora is no exception. It is important that we resolve disagreements and differing views constructively.” Remember that we’re different. The strength of Fedora comes from its varied community and 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 they’re wrong. Don’t forget that it is human to err and blaming others doesn’t result in productive outcomes. Rather, offer to help resolve issues and to help learn from mistakes.
Together, we can have a healthy and happy community!
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