[FFmpeg-devel] [PATCH] doc/developer.texi: Add a code of conduct

[Josh de Kock]

On 26/03/2016 13:28, Michael Niedermayer wrote:
> + at section Code of conduct
> +
> +Respect other people, treat others the way you yourself want to be treated.
The Code of Conduct is simple, and is based around a few key points:

*insert goal of project here*

Be friendly & respectful.
This is the most simple point; treat others the way you would like to be
treated.
> +Be tolerant to differences in oppinion, people often have different priorities
> +and may see a problem from a different viewpoint.
> +Do not assume mallice for things that can be attributed to incompetence. Even if
> +it is mallice its rarely good to start with that as initial assumtation.
Be considerate.
Not everyone has the viewpoint as you; different opinions, and
interpretations help the project, as looking at issues from a different
angle can assist development.
> +Act friendly towards others and about 3rd parties.
> +Be friendly when someone once has a bad day or is angry and acts unfriendly.
> +Everyone has a bad day once in a while.
> +If you yourself have a bad day or are angry then try to take a break and reply
> +once you are calm and without anger if you have to.
> +Help other teammembers if you can instead of trying to personally gain from not helping.
> +The goal of Software development is to create technical excellence, not for any
> +individual to be better and "win" against the others. Large software projects
> +are only possible and successfull through teamwork.
This is open source, it's for the common good.
Remember that there are others who try to benefit from the project, and
in different ways. Some want to use it, some want to contribute to it,
but the main thing is that we all have a goal--to help each other. If
you see someone struggling with something, rather than putting them
down, why not help them? Give them some pointers, or show them in the
right direction.
> +Or maybe all that can be condensed into Bill and Teds words
However, all these point can easily be summarised using Bill & Ted's
words: "Be excellent to each other."
> +"Be excellent to each other."
> +
>  @anchor{Submitting patches}
>  @section Submitting patches
>  
> 

Just some suggested rewordings, feel free to ignore. I thought it would
be a good idea to break it down into points.

Josh

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