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A written code of conduct can legitimize petty disputes based on interpretations of the text, even if the issue itself is something easily addressable like usin
by ricardobeat 1y ago
A written code of conduct can legitimize petty disputes based on interpretations of the text, even if the issue itself is something easily addressable like using the word “master” in a programming context. It can become a tool for manipulation (pushing someone out for “CoC violation” vs simply correcting the wording).
- squigz 1y agoI don't see how that is an issue with CoCs. Those people would still try this with or without a CoC - whether the moderators/maintainer acquiesce is the real issue, and, again, is separate from having a CoC.
- majorchord 1y ago> Those people would still try this with or without a CoC Perhaps, but I think it may make the moderator more likely to side with the abuser if they are able to point to a specific part of the CoC that is allegedly being violated, even if that requires colorful interpretation.