Deconstructing the Code of Conduct
summary
Argues that Codes of Conduct actually stop harassment not cultural misunderstandings and rebuts common excuses like free speech or “we’re just friends.” Recommends three concrete steps: adopt Contributor Covenant early, restrict adoption conversation to a small committee, and simulate incidents to test enforcement. Gives concrete examples from multiple projects where early adoption and testing set expectations, reduced conflict, and kept communities productive and growing.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Introduction
- 0:31I love Open Source
- 0:55Code of Conduct
- 1:24What is a Code of Conduct
- 2:10Freedom of Speech
- 3:17Cultural Differences
- 5:32Nice People
- 6:21War
- 7:07Open Source
- 7:38Protect Yourself
- 7:56Early Often
- 8:54Limit the Conversation
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