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new f1574728 Clarify the terminology: PMC and PMC Member (#205)
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commit f15747284d089a167b9c68599233522c34844b65
Author: Bertrand Delacretaz <[email protected]>
AuthorDate: Fri May 23 19:36:59 2025 +0200
Clarify the terminology: PMC and PMC Member (#205)
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diff --git a/source/contributor-ladder.md b/source/contributor-ladder.md
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@@ -83,9 +83,17 @@ developer mailing list(s), in the view of the entire
community. A PMC
also has a private mailing list, which is for discussion of topics such
as the addition of new committers and PMC members, and any other
sensitive topics.
-
[See more information about being a PMC member](/pmc/).
+### Terminology: PMC and PMC Member
+
+Note that the term _PMC_ refers to the _group_ that steers a project.
+
+The _people_ who are members of the group are called _PMC Members_.
+
+Referring to those people as _PMCs_ is incorrect and can be confusing;
+please avoid doing that.
+
## Foundation Member
When someone has been involved at the ASF for a while, they may be
