[FFmpeg-devel] [PATCH] [RFC] [GA Vote required] Code of Conduct change re step down requests

[compn]

Hello,

as the CoC rules over the GA, then the GA probably has to vote on this
change? i didnt find any process for changing the CoC, so i send this
mail. I kindly ask someone more familiar with the voting system to start
a vote on the vote.ffmpeg.org for this proposed change to the Code of
conduct.


Reasons for this change:
i am tired of seeing these step down calls for the last 15+ years.
none of these step down calls help anyone.
most people get upset when asked to step down.
new contributors are dissuaded when there are a bunch of people calling
for each others' heads.


Reasons against this change:
"but i really like asking people to step down!"
"the mailing list is more active with more flames!"
"its my last way to be mean on the list, without overtly breaking the
CoC!"
"its not mean to ask someone to step down! its just (insert reason
here)"


shouldnt it already be covered by another rule in the CoC?
specifying it out , and having the GA vote on it, will give the CC more
guidance for easier enforcement and less ambiguity.


thank you for your time.
-compn



diff --git a/doc/community.texi b/doc/community.texi
index 97a49f15ed..1e5e93c227 100644
--- a/doc/community.texi
+++ b/doc/community.texi
@@ -162,6 +162,8 @@ Looking at issues from a different perspective assists development.
 Do not assume malice for things that can be attributed to incompetence. Even if
 it is malice, it's rarely good to start with that as initial assumption.

+Do not ask any developer to step down from any position.
+
 Stay friendly even if someone acts contrarily. 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