On the coord group this week there was a brief discussion in relation to having a set of Community Guidlines or Community Code of Conduct.
We already have some text along these lines in the <http://okfn.org/governance/> document (excerpted below). I've also been looking at the excellent Ubuntu Code of Conduct:<http://www.ubuntu.com/community/conduct> and wondered if we should merge some of this in. Anyone have thoughts, suggestions or opinions here? Regards, Rufus ## Current text in Governance Doc <quote> Philosophy, Goals and Operation Projects and working groups are the chief decision-making units. This reduces friction and allows greater diversity to emerge than in a top-down monoculture model. Each project and working group is delegated authority over its activities, and is given a great deal of latitude both in what it does and how it does it, but all share a similar core philosophy. Commitment to Open Knowledge All projects and working groups should be involved in promoting open knowledge. Promotion can be interpreted broadly and would include running events, producing tools and services to assist in the production or dissemination of open knowledge as well as creating open material directly. Open Discussion Open discussion allows the most promising ideas to come to the fore, and for decisions to be reached on a consensus basis. Communication within projects is typically carried out via mailing lists. These enable all individuals to contribute, at a time convenient to each. They also provide a record of the development process which is available to all users and project members. Meritocracy The OKF believes that authority must be matched by responsibility. Merit should be respected and encouraged. Concretely this means active and able contributors will have the greatest control over the project’s activities; our governance structure is simply there to ensure that there is a solid institutional framework to support these activities. Tolerance A pre-condition for all projects, and essential to a meritocracy. Differences are recognised as a creative force: when discussed openly and without aggression, they allow a group’s thinking to be clarified. </quote> We also have a statement regarding 'members': <quote> As a Member of the Foundation, you are expected to act in accordance with the basic goals and philosophy of the Foundation as set out below. You are expected to act in a professional and responsible manner. You are expected to treat your fellow members with respect and courtesy. </quote> _______________________________________________ okfn-discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.okfn.org/mailman/listinfo/okfn-discuss
