I am in general very pro code-of-conduct. Still, this call to build something better has interesting thoughts in it https://shiromarieke.github.io/coc.html
But I'm not sure what something better would be yet, so ATM I think having a CoC is best
As a note, my main hesitancy to post about anything considering on *iterating on* a code of conduct type design can be a dogwhistle for "CoCs are bad let's get rid of them"
I think CoCs have been a useful development. I do wonder if we can improve the design. I just don't know what that may be.
@cwebber I agree. I think that, similarly to how widespread use and discussion of FL/OSS licenses made coders consider the legal and social dimensions of code re/use, CoCs may also help force techies to consider their personal actions and inactions WRT inclusiveness. That is, at minimum if someone has a CoC, you know they at least thought about it, once. That's more than some ever did! :)
@cathal @cwebber I also agree.
I think comparing with licenses is a good approach.
Incidentally, I remember a time not too long ago when many developers were angry and annoyed about having to choose or respect licenses at all... which led things like the WTFPL.
I am not convinced this time has passed... 😉
@meff @cathal @cwebber Yes, they absolutely do.
But both also strive to define aspects of the community around a project, and both can be quite divisive because people have Opinions(tm), and both licenses and CoCs benefit from consideration and gradual improvements.
So there are many meta-things in common.