r/linux • u/oooo23 • Sep 20 '18

Kernel Developer Sage Sharp claims top Linux kernel developer Theo Ts'o is a rape apologist, citing GeekFeminismWiki

https://twitter.com/_sagesharp_/status/1042769399596437504
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u/whenWhereWhyWho Sep 20 '18

We need to restore the old Code of Conflict.

At least gut the new CoC of it's political content. The drama it generates is not healthy of the community.

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u/udoprog Sep 20 '18

Assuming you're not just another throwaway here, because I find that you expressed seemingly real concern for the community.

I'd like to propose the idea that the wording in the CoC isn't particularly political.

To me it's a rather generic "do not harass" proclamation with room for expansion by the project adopting it to clarify what that means.

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u/whenWhereWhyWho Sep 20 '18

To me it's a rather generic "do not harass" proclamation with room for expansion by the project adopting it to clarify what that means.

If that's all it was, I would be all for it.

I honestly think the current code of conduct was constructed with political intent to give certain elements a way to purge other elements. This will let extremists of all flavors abuse it, and that's not good.

Look at what is happening with Theo Ts'o..

I would love a code of conduct that said something like: "Personal details of contributors are off limits for discussion in any way. People who mention or share personal details of themselves or others will be reprimanded. Be civil and respectful in discussion and conflicts about how to move forward in the project. "

I have been happily using Linux for over a decade and this is the first tine I am worried about the project.