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I have no deep insight into the workings of Linux development, but from the outside, this CoC looks to be a distraction from solving any actual problems. Put s
by gizmo686 8y ago
I have no deep insight into the workings of Linux development, but from the outside, this CoC looks to be a distraction from solving any actual problems.
Put simply, it is just a txt file, and nothing about it suggests any actual change in how issues are handled, nor does it (or its predessesor) describe the actual process beyond 'contact the technical advisory board with issues'. If Linux is having issues, the problem would have been in how the TAB handles them; and the new CoC offers no changes or insight into that process.
Beyond that, neither version offers any significant insight into what acceptable behavior is. Again, not nessaserilly a problem (let TAB point out problems as they come up), but CoCs like the new Linux one seem to just be about saying they have a CoC.
- projektir 8y ago> I have no deep insight into the workings of Linux development, but from the outside, this CoC looks to be a distraction from solving any actual problems. Linus calling people names seems like a distraction from solving any actual problems.
- GyYZTfWBfQw 8y agoHe doesn't just call people names. He explains what his problem is.
- gizmo686 8y agoThat was the type of "actual problem" I was reffering to. And I stand by my assesment that the new CoC is a distraction from solving it. (Actually, given the timing, the new CoC might be a signal that he is trying to solve it, in which case I would still put it under the umbrella of distraction)
- Paul-ish 8y agoYou don't address gizmo686's concern, which is that rules without an enforcement or adjudication mechanism are ineffectual or unfairly applied. It's a valid criticism.
- lawnchair_larry 8y agoYet, we have Linux and git, which did in fact solve problems.