[llvm-dev] RFC: Introducing an LLVM Community Code of Conduct

Chandler Carruth via llvm-dev
2015-10-13T23:43:39Z

On Tue, Oct 13, 2015 at 4:23 PM Hal Finkel <hfinkel at anl.gov> wrote:

> > From: "Tanya Lattner via llvm-dev" <llvm-dev at
lists.llvm.org>
>


> > Some back story here. I have gotten many requests through email and
> > at the developer meetings about having a Code of Conduct and
> > specifically having one for LLVM Developer Meetings. It has been
> > discussed at many of the LLVM socials as well. I can see in
> > hindsight this might appear to be coming out of nowhere for some,
> > but it really is coming from a need we (the board) heard from the
> > community.
>
> This is very useful information. Can you summarize the motivations of
> those making the requests (anonymized, of course)? It seems odd that
> someone would ask about a 'Code of Conduct' without some particular
> impetus, and we obviously want to make sure that we're addressing the
> specific requirements that have come up. What information was being sought?
>

In fact, I'm not aware of these requests being tied to any particular
impetus. While that seems strange to you, it is not uncommon.

The industry at large has hit a large number of specific issues over the
past few years that have provide (IMO) ample motivation for setting
reasonable guidelines in place *before* there is a specific impetus. I
don't think there is any reason to be surprised that several people within
the community would notice the lack of a code of conduct and wish it
existed. I had noted the lack, and I very much wished it existed, but
without any specific impetus.

Now, a reasonable question is "does this address the concerns of those who
have voiced them". I don't want to speak for Tanya, but I have heard
confirmation from all of those that I have heard express such a concern
that what is being proposed addresses their concerns. (Not to say that it
is perfect, just that it appears to be sufficient.)

-Chandler
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