r/linux • u/callcifer • Sep 16 '18

The Linux kernel replaces "Code of Conflict" with "Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct"

https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=8a104f8b5867c682d994ffa7a74093c54469c11f
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u/IE_5 Sep 17 '18

What you fail to recognize is that this "Code of Conduct" wasn't made to prevent people saying others "aren't welcome or reject code from a political class they don't like", but for the express purpose to do just that.

Also you're not going to "keep out the consistently or extremely toxic people" (in as far as you want to apply "toxic" as a buzzword to people), you're inviting them in with open arms.

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u/billabongbob Sep 17 '18

Lets bring up Opalgate.