[Development] QUIP 12: Code of Conduct

[Konstantin Shegunov]

On Sun, Oct 28, 2018 at 2:08 PM Martin Smith <Martin.Smith at qt.io> wrote:

> No, it isn't a resolution. Not reacting to a complaint is no resolution.


Given the (current) structure of the community I take that as the offence
not carrying merit.

But even if "the community" does react to the alleged offense, how is that
> different from mob rule?
>

It is not. Note that having a committee doesn't exclude mob rule either. In
all fairness, though, it makes it less likely, as I can easily imagine the
people voted in are going to be of significant integrity.

>Not only can I, I pretty much have to.
>
> No. You don't. You used the word "heinous." It has a meaning. You used it
> deliberately to draw attention away from the problems the CoC is meant to
> resolve.
>

I did no such thing, and I resent the accusation.

I'm not defending the CoC text and premise. I'm defending the goal of
> establishing a CoC.
>

Then I have no idea why we are arguing. I was just responding in good faith
to a question that was put forth. From the very beginning of this thread I
have operated under the assumption that a CoC is going to be adopted in
some form or another.

My turn to bite. What is a heinous act that is not a criminal act?
>

 Personal attacks, baseless accusations, mean-spirited comments, a
combination thereof. Anything that's beyond distasteful, but still doesn't
constitute a crime.
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